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ICE to Hire 10,000 Amid Concerns Over Vetting

8/24/2025

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ICE plans to hire 10,000 new agents by year-end, having received over 121,000 applications.
The agency is reducing training duration from 13 to 8 weeks, raising concerns about vetting quality.
Critics note increased school absenteeism linked to ICE enforcement actions, causing parental anxiety.
ICE emphasizes targeted operations and the need for experienced recruits.
Congress allocated $76.5 billion to support ICE's mass deportation initiatives.

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Story summary

ICE plans to hire 10,000 new agents by year-end, having received over 121,000 applications.
The agency is reducing training duration from 13 to 8 weeks, raising concerns about vetting quality.
Critics note increased school absenteeism linked to ICE enforcement actions, causing parental anxiety.
ICE emphasizes targeted operations and the need for experienced recruits.
Congress allocated $76.5 billion to support ICE's mass deportation initiatives.