ICE warns of vetting delays amid rapid hiring surge under Trump
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ICE warns of vetting delays amid rapid hiring surge under Trump
"If a Field Office receives derogatory information about a newly hired employee's conduct prior to ERO employment (eg, termination or resignation in lieu of termination from another law enforcement agency for misconduct), please refer the matter to IIU."
"Donald Trump's Republican administration hired thousands of ICE officers last year to support the US president's mass deportation drive, a fast pace that raised questions about the vetting and quality of recruits."
"But the largest group of people detained by ICE in the second Trump administration do not have a criminal record, the Guardian reported. Violating immigration law alone is a civil offense, not criminal."
ICE is facing challenges managing its historic recruitment surge, with stalled background checks creating uncertainty when allegations of past misconduct emerge among new hires. The agency issued guidance directing field offices to refer derogatory information about employees' pre-employment conduct to its internal integrity investigations unit. Trump's administration hired thousands of ICE officers to support mass deportation efforts, raising concerns about recruit vetting quality. However, the majority of ICE detainees lack criminal records, as immigration violations constitute civil rather than criminal offenses. Public support for the administration's immigration approach has declined following arrests of non-criminals and violent incidents involving federal officers.
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