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Looks like Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is getting a serious makeover with a staggering $75 billion boost from the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. They’re not just renovating the office—nope, they’re laying the groundwork to add 10,000 new officers to their ranks, which is pretty ambitious, right? In less than two weeks, they’ve snagged over 100,000 applications. Talk about a job fair like no other!
The new recruitment drive pulls out all the stops—high salaries, signing bonuses, and even widening the pool to include those 40 and over. Because why not? Who needs the youthful vigor of a fresh recruit when you can have seasoned veterans? Critics are raising eyebrows, suggesting that the major overhaul is more about scrambling for warm bodies than an actual strategy to improve operational integrity. So, do we call this savvy recruiting or a desperate grab for talent?
Still, the bigger question looms: Can you really throw millions at a problem and expect it to change overnight? With record detentions continuing, some are wondering if more agents are the real answer or just adding fuel to an already volatile fire. What do you think—will this move really help secure our borders, or is it just stirring the pot?
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