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Border Patrol and ICE staffing since 2021

The fact-check is about the claims regarding the increase in Border Patrol agents and ICE hires since 2021, and whether these claims are supported by evidence.

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Jan 10, 2026
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How many Border Patrol and ICE agents has the federal government added since 2021?

Since 2021 there is no evidence of a large net increase in Border Patrol agents; federal reporting shows Border Patrol onboard levels fell through FY2024 and remained below the 22,000 authorized level...