Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem is facing intense criticism following reports that the agency is planning to hire a total of 10,000 new deportation officers by the end of 2025. To reach this target, reports are claiming that she has given the green light to tap individuals who do not meet the current set of recruitment standards.
Internal documents cited by media outlets suggest that in the rush to expand the workforce, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has processed candidates with a history of criminal convictions, failed drug tests, and medical disqualifications.
