Summary
ICE is trying to recruit police officers from the New York Police Department (NYPD) after Zohran Mamdani was elected as New York City's mayor. ICE is focusing on hiring people with local law enforcement experience to increase their workforce. The recruitment effort follows new funding and incentives to strengthen immigration enforcement.
Key Facts
- ICE is targeting NYPD officers for recruitment after Zohran Mamdani's election as New York City's mayor.
- ICE has launched a nationwide campaign to hire more personnel for enforcement and deportation operations.
- Over 200,000 people have applied to join ICE, with more than 18,000 tentative job offers already issued.
- ICE is offering signing bonuses of up to $50,000 and student loan repayment programs to attract candidates.
- ICE has been advertising in cities like New York City since late July 2023.
- President Trump's administration is cracking down on sanctuary cities and increasing ICE enforcement.
- A law signed by President Trump earlier this year gives ICE $75 billion in extra funding over four years to hire and expand operations.
- The law aims to hire 10,000 new ICE agents and provides funds for technology upgrades and other resources.
