President Donald Trump has called for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents to resume traffic stops just one day after his administration temporarily paused most such operations following two fatal officer-involved shootings in Texas and Maine.

The temporary suspension was introduced after separate incidents in Houston and Biddeford, Maine, where two men were fatally shot during federal immigration enforcement actions. According to officials, neither of the men was the primary target of the operations, prompting widespread criticism and demands for independent investigations into the use of force.

Despite the pause, Trump publicly argued that traffic stops remain one of ICE's most effective enforcement tools in tackling illegal immigration. In a social media post, he urged agents to continue using the tactic, emphasizing its importance in carrying out immigration enforcement across the country.

Earlier, Border Czar Tom Homan described the suspension as only a short-term operational pause rather than a permanent policy change, saying ICE could continue its work using other enforcement methods while the agency reviewed recent incidents.

In response to growing scrutiny, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced plans to rapidly expand the use of body-worn cameras for ICE officers nationwide, aiming to improve transparency during enforcement operations.

The two fatal shootings remain under active investigation.

In Biddeford, Maine, 26-year-old Joan Sebastian Durán Guerrero, a Colombian national authorized to work in the United States, was killed during an ICE operation while driving to work. DHS said an officer opened fire after believing public safety was at risk when the vehicle attempted to flee. However, family members, witnesses, and immigrant advocacy groups have questioned the official account and called for an independent investigation.

In Houston, 52-year-old Lorenzo Salgado Araujo was fatally shot during another immigration enforcement operation while traveling with co-workers. DHS stated the shooting occurred after he allegedly refused commands and struck a law enforcement vehicle. Relatives and eyewitnesses dispute that version of events, claiming officers did not clearly identify themselves before opening fire.

State and federal authorities have launched multiple investigations into both incidents. The Maine Attorney General's Office, federal investigators, and the DHS Office of Inspector General are reviewing the Maine shooting, while additional inquiries continue into the Houston case.