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ICE Hiring and Accountability

The process and accountability of ICE hiring, including background checks, vetting, and misconduct investigations.

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Jan 17, 2026

How does ICE report the geographic distribution of its workforce, and where can granular state or county agent counts be obtained?

ICE and DHS public statements and annual materials report overall workforce totals and hiring milestones at the national level — for example, ICE and DHS announced a roughly 120% increase from ~10,000...

Jan 10, 2026

What role does the polygraph play in ICE hiring and background checks?

The polygraph is a tool ICE uses selectively as part of personnel vetting for certain law‑enforcement roles and sensitive hires, not a universal requirement for all applicants . ICE materials describe...

Jan 7, 2026

What are the hiring, vetting, and disciplinary processes for ICE agents accused of crimes?

ICE recruits through formal federal hiring channels, including direct-hire authorities and targeted programs for veterans and students, and subjects candidates to background, medical and fitness requi...

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