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ICE Faces Scrutiny Over Incomplete Vetting of Recruits

10/26/2025

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Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) admitted recruits into training without complete vetting.
Reports indicate some recruits failed drug tests, had criminal histories, or did not meet physical or academic standards.
A Department of Homeland Security (DHS) official said recruits acknowledged missing fingerprinting and drug tests.
DHS disputes these claims, stating most new hires are experienced law enforcement officers, with over 200 recruits dismissed and 11,000 more hires planned by next year.

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Story summary

Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) admitted recruits into training without complete vetting.
Reports indicate some recruits failed drug tests, had criminal histories, or did not meet physical or academic standards.
A Department of Homeland Security (DHS) official said recruits acknowledged missing fingerprinting and drug tests.
DHS disputes these claims, stating most new hires are experienced law enforcement officers, with over 200 recruits dismissed and 11,000 more hires planned by next year.