Summary
The Trump administration plans to change the leadership in ICE by placing Border Patrol leaders in ICE field offices. This move aims to intensify deportations and make enforcement tactics tougher. Some former ICE officials worry this could shift the agency's focus and affect how it operates.
Key Facts
- The Trump administration wants to put Border Patrol leaders in charge of ICE field offices in big cities.
- This change aims to boost deportations and toughen enforcement tactics.
- ICE typically focuses on removing individuals with final deportation orders.
- Former ICE and DHS staff are concerned about changes in detention and community relations.
- Officials expect enforcement operations to become more aggressive.
- The White House aims for ICE to make about 3,000 detentions per day to meet its deportation goal.
- Leaders from the Border Patrol have been impressed with operations in Los Angeles and Chicago.
- Some concerns involve the Border Patrol’s different style and lack of experience in interior enforcement.
