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FBI's Immigration Focus Strains Resources, Sparks Controversy

10/10/2025

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The Washington Post reports nearly 25% of the FBI's 13,000 agents are focused on immigration enforcement.
In major field offices, the share exceeds 40%, reducing resources for cybercrime, drug trafficking, and terrorism investigations.
Apple removed the DeICER app from the App Store, used by activists to monitor ICE activities.
Critics say the move reflects a new interpretation of Apple's hate speech policy that shields federal immigration agents from public oversight.

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Story summary

The Washington Post reports nearly 25% of the FBI's 13,000 agents are focused on immigration enforcement.
In major field offices, the share exceeds 40%, reducing resources for cybercrime, drug trafficking, and terrorism investigations.
Apple removed the DeICER app from the App Store, used by activists to monitor ICE activities.
Critics say the move reflects a new interpretation of Apple's hate speech policy that shields federal immigration agents from public oversight.