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Whistleblower warns ICE has slashed training for recruits

Whistleblower warns ICE has slashed training for recruits

Summary

A former lawyer for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) claims the agency is cutting back on training for new recruits and is advising them to ignore the Constitution. The lawyer, Ryan Schwank, says the training academy is inadequate and poorly managed.

Key Facts

  • Ryan Schwank, a former ICE lawyer, has raised concerns about reduced training for recruits.
  • He claims the training academy is not meeting necessary standards and is flawed.
  • Schwank states that recruits are being told to ignore constitutional guidelines.
  • He believes this is part of an effort to quickly produce new officers for more arrests.
  • Schwank discussed these issues with a reporter and his lawyer, David Kligerman.

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