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ICE Weapon Spending Soars 700%, Sparks Controversy
10/23/2025
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Story summary
- Under U.S. President Donald Trump, ICE increased weapon purchases by 700% in 2025, reaching over $71 million.
- The spending covers small arms, chemical agents, and missile components.
- ICE's tactics have produced violent incidents, including pepper spray used against protesters and journalists.
- A federal judge restricted DHS's use of force after chemical agent incidents, amid a broader crackdown on immigration.
