Major Expansion Plans
Under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act signed on July 4, 2025, ICE is set to add about 10,000 new employees over the next five years. That would grow the workforce from roughly 20,000 to about 30,000 officers and support staff
This anticipated increase represents a 50% staffing boost, making it one of the largest expansions in the agency's history
Massive Budget Bump
ICE is receiving unprecedented funding—including nearly $76.5 billion in overall agency spending and $29.9 billion earmarked specifically for hiring and deportations
In total, DHS immigration enforcement funding reaches upwards of $170 billion, making ICE the most heavily funded law enforcement agency in the U.S
More discussion at: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44610732 (93 points, 73 comments, 2 hours ago)
Couldn't come soon enough! The Govt needs money for other things!
https://chatgpt.com/s/t_687ad3aa8f488191b68b4e01cddb57cd
What's Happening with ICE Hiring?
Major Expansion Plans Under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act signed on July 4, 2025, ICE is set to add about 10,000 new employees over the next five years. That would grow the workforce from roughly 20,000 to about 30,000 officers and support staff
This anticipated increase represents a 50% staffing boost, making it one of the largest expansions in the agency's history
Massive Budget Bump ICE is receiving unprecedented funding—including nearly $76.5 billion in overall agency spending and $29.9 billion earmarked specifically for hiring and deportations
In total, DHS immigration enforcement funding reaches upwards of $170 billion, making ICE the most heavily funded law enforcement agency in the U.S
I actually think that spending over $75 billion to fund a secret police force for a corrupt autocrat might not be the best use of taxpayer dollars
Corrupt Autocrat Lives Matter movement, anyone?
I read OP's opening lines as sarcasm.