Immigrant Latinos, former military personnel, and retirees responding to ICE's recruitment drive
The Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is currently holding recruitment fairs across the United States, aiming to recruit 10,000 additional agents with the extra funding provided by Trump's "Big, Beautiful Bill." This bill, allocated $170 billion to border protection and the fight against illegal immigration.
Among the crowd at these fairs, a diverse group of individuals can be found, spanning across age groups and ethnicities. The recruitment crowd is heavily male, but a significant number of African-American and Hispanic candidates are also present.
One such individual is Eddie, a former child protective services officer from Texas. He stated his desire to ensure proper treatment for those being deported, expressing interest in joining ICE to bring humanity to the role. Another candidate is John Wolworth, a 33-year-old unemployed former soldier from Colorado, who drove eight hours to sign up for ICE.
Allan Marquez, an employee of a private security company, expressed support for the mass deportations promised by Trump, stating it is part of keeping the nation safe. However, Marquez added that his Mexican grandparents immigrated legally to the United States decades earlier.
The recruitment drive has been met with criticism from some quarters, with concerns about the rapid growth and shortened training period of ICE. Eddie admitted some concern about this, but believes that with his background in child protective services, he can make a positive contribution.
ICE's website features an urgent plea for potential recruits, using muscular rhetoric. The agency is offering a bonus of $10,000 per year for recruits who work for five years, along with a guaranteed government salary, healthcare, and other benefits.
Walter Campbell, a former Marine, was attracted to ICE due to the promise of a stable job, benefits, and a $10,000 yearly bonus for five years. He was unaffected by the protestors who criticized him for joining ICE, citing Trump's electoral win as a mandate for his deportation campaign.
To critics who accuse ICE of unselectively targeting Hispanics or those speaking Spanish, including U.S. citizens, ICE's Director, Campbell, dismissed these as teething problems. He acknowledged that mistakes will occur during such a large-scale operation, stating it is not the cleanest job in the world.
A man in his 60s at the recruitment fair said he was there because he believes Trump wants to make America great again. His sentiments were echoed by many at the fair, indicating a strong support for ICE's recruitment drive.
However, the search results do not provide specific information about who supports the recruitment of agents at ICE in recent years. The recruitment drive continues, with ICE seeking dedicated individuals to fulfil the roles in the agency.
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