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ICE Sees 100,000 Job Applications Amid Assault Surge

8/13/2025

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More than 100,000 Americans have flocked to apply for jobs with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) since the recruitment drive launched in late July. With a goal of hiring 10,000 agents, the Department of Homeland Security is sweetening the deal with enticing bonuses and student loan support, all in response to a staggering 1,000% rise in assaults on ICE officers.

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Story summary

More than 100,000 Americans have flocked to apply for jobs with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) since the recruitment drive launched in late July. With a goal of hiring 10,000 agents, the Department of Homeland Security is sweetening the deal with enticing bonuses and student loan support, all in response to a staggering 1,000% rise in assaults on ICE officers.