Bodycam footage shows Georgia police traffic stop leading to ICE arrests

A traffic stop for driving slow in the left lane quickly turned into an immigration arrest. The AJC obtained body camera footage showing how local police in Jefferson, Georgia, pulled over a work van and contacted ICE, which arrived within minutes to detain the driver and passengers. The video shows officers sharing passport information and coordinating directly with federal agents, even without a formal partnership. Officials say police should not target specific vehicles, including vans commonly used by construction workers. The AJC’s Lautaro Grinspan explains how a routine stop can funnel drivers into ICE custody — and what it reveals about local law enforcement’s role in immigration enforcement. Credits: AJC | Jefferson Police Department | Mario Guevara/Facebook | Luis Estrada Telemundo Atlanta/Facebook