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ICE Cuts Recruit Training Amid Immigration Controversy

3/3/2026

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During a hiring surge for U.S. President Donald Trump's deportation goals, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) reduced recruit training times.
Training hours were cut by over 240 hours, especially in firearms and practical skills.
Whistleblower Ryan Schwank called the training "deficient" and warned recruits may lack knowledge of constitutional duties.
ICE says it kept hours via longer sessions, but concerns persist; 58% of Americans disapprove of Trump's immigration policies, with investigations into ICE's operations ongoing.

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Story summary

During a hiring surge for U.S. President Donald Trump's deportation goals, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) reduced recruit training times.
Training hours were cut by over 240 hours, especially in firearms and practical skills.
Whistleblower Ryan Schwank called the training "deficient" and warned recruits may lack knowledge of constitutional duties.
ICE says it kept hours via longer sessions, but concerns persist; 58% of Americans disapprove of Trump's immigration policies, with investigations into ICE's operations ongoing.