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ICE to Reinstate 584-Hour Training Standard in 2026

6/4/2026

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Secretary Markwayne Mullin announced ICE will restore officer training to the pre-2025 584-hour standard beginning July 1, 2026.
Former ICE attorney Ryan Schwank said 240 training hours on the Constitution, firearms and use-of-force were cut.
Senate Democrats' documents show training fell about 40% to roughly 336 hours as of February.
ICE officials defended the program, saying officers still receive extensive firearm instruction, de-escalation tactics, and Fourth and Fifth Amendment training.

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Secretary Markwayne Mullin announced ICE will restore officer training to the pre-2025 584-hour standard beginning July 1, 2026.
Former ICE attorney Ryan Schwank said 240 training hours on the Constitution, firearms and use-of-force were cut.
Senate Democrats' documents show training fell about 40% to roughly 336 hours as of February.
ICE officials defended the program, saying officers still receive extensive firearm instruction, de-escalation tactics, and Fourth and Fifth Amendment training.