The Trump administration has initiated an unusual strategy by engaging various federal agencies, such as the IRS and U.S. Marshals, to enhance the immigration enforcement workforce. This initiative aims to expedite arrests and deportations, as internal pressures mount for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to increase activity. Former ICE director Sarah Saldana highlighted the unusual nature of this directive, stating that it diverges from the traditional missions of other agencies. Staffing shortages within ICE have been a long-standing issue, now compounded by a demand for higher arrest quotas from White House officials.
Sarah Saldana noted that while collaboration between law enforcement agencies is common, using other agencies primarily for immigration enforcement is highly unusual.
The staffing levels within agencies overseeing immigration enforcement have long been inadequate, a concern crossing political parties for decades.
Stephen Miller emphasized the administration's urgency, stating that ICE's goal is to arrest at least 75 individuals daily in each field office.
The directive to utilize other agencies like the IRS for immigration tasks raises concerns about straying from their core missions, as per Saldana's observations.
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