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ICE Vetting Process

The federal vetting process for ICE has gaps between policy and practice, leading to incomplete checks and trainees entering the field without finished screenings or training.

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Jan 25, 2026
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What did the GAO report specifically say about ICE mistakes involving U.S. citizens, and what years did it cover?

The found that and have taken enforcement actions against some people who were U.S. citizens, and that in policy, training, and recordkeeping prevent the agencies from knowing the full scope of such m...

Jan 16, 2026

How do ICE vetting and background check processes work, and where have they failed in the past?

The federal vetting process for ICE nominally combines standard federal background investigations, drug testing, fingerprinting and continuous vetting after hire; the agency’s public guidance describe...