ICE went on a hiring spree. Sterling credentials were not required, AP investigation finds
Summary
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) hired 12,000 new officers rapidly after receiving $75 billion from Congress for a mass deportation plan by President Donald Trump. An Associated Press investigation found that some new hires had questionable backgrounds, including legal and professional issues, raising concerns about the agency's vetting process.Key Facts
- ICE doubled its workforce by hiring 12,000 new officers and agents in a short time.
- Congress allocated $75 billion to ICE to support President Trump's deportation campaign.
- Some new hires had histories of bankruptcies, job instability, and legal allegations.
- ICE’s rapid hiring led to concerns about insufficient background checks.
- The agency keeps employee identities confidential to protect them from harassment.
- Most new hires shared publicly were male and came from police, military, or security backgrounds.
- ICE acting director Todd Lyons praised the hiring campaign despite scrutiny.
- Experts warn that poor vetting increases risks of misconduct and ineffective enforcement.
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