Under President Trump, ICE gained new powers and more money. Inside ICE, Trump’s migrant crackdown is taking a toll on officers captures the strain many agents now face.
Staff report exhaustion and frustration. Current and former agents told Reuters that long hours and heavy demands are wearing them down
Inside ICE, Trump’s migrant crackdown is taking a toll on officers further reveals that arrest quotas have surged. Daily arrests rose by 250 % compared to the Biden era. Many arrested had no criminal charges or were legal residents
ICE has shifted key staff away from serious crime to immigration enforcement. That shift sparked resentment among agents. Specialized personnel feel their skills are underused
To cope, ICE launched a recruitment drive. The aim is to hire 10,000 new officers backed by a $75 billion Republican-supported funding package . But filling roles and alleviating pressure could take months or years
Despite leadership assurances that morale is stable, the article notes concerns. There have been frequent leadership changes, safety fears from misdirected raids, and rising public backlash over enforcement tactics.
Agents struggle with moral conflict, as they balance agency orders and public criticism. Videos of arrests made in sensitive places—like driveways, schools, and courthouses—have gone viral, intensifying outrage
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