The Department of Homeland Security (D.H.S.) has chosen not to disclose the identities of agents involved in fatal shootings, a policy that contrasts with local police agencies, which tend to be more transparent. This discussion arises in the context of a protest in Portland, Maine, following the fatal shooting of Johan Sebastian Guerrero by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents on July 18, 2026.
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D.H.S. Does Not Disclose Identities of Agents Involved in Fatal Shootings
The Department of Homeland Security has opted not to release the names of agents involved in fatal shootings, unlike local police agencies that generally provide such information. This policy has come under scrutiny following a protest in Portland, Maine, after the shooting of Johan Sebastian Guerrero by ICE agents.
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D.H.S. Won’t Name Agents Who Kill. Local Police Agencies Are More Open.
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D.H.S. Does Not Disclose Identities of Agents Involved in Fatal Shootings