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ICE Officer Reinstated Amid Controversy Over Excessive Force

12/24/2025

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Victor Mojica, an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer, was reinstated days after being placed on administrative leave for using excessive force at a New York immigration court.
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) did not provide a clear explanation for his rapid return, while an internal review continued.
Rep. Dan Goldman criticized the lack of transparency in DHS disciplinary processes.

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Story summary

Victor Mojica, an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer, was reinstated days after being placed on administrative leave for using excessive force at a New York immigration court.
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) did not provide a clear explanation for his rapid return, while an internal review continued.
Rep. Dan Goldman criticized the lack of transparency in DHS disciplinary processes.