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FEMA Employees Shifted to ICE Amid Deportation Concerns

8/9/2025

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The Department of Homeland Security has shifted more than 100 FEMA employees to Immigration and Customs Enforcement to help recruit new agents for a mass deportation effort. This controversial decision, labeled as temporary, sparks worries about FEMA's preparedness for the upcoming hurricane season, especially as the agency grapples with staffing shortages and operational hurdles.

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Story summary

The Department of Homeland Security has shifted more than 100 FEMA employees to Immigration and Customs Enforcement to help recruit new agents for a mass deportation effort. This controversial decision, labeled as temporary, sparks worries about FEMA's preparedness for the upcoming hurricane season, especially as the agency grapples with staffing shortages and operational hurdles.