Rushing ICE’s Massive Hiring Push Risks Repeating Border Patrol’s Costly Mistakes

In the relentless drive to enforce America’s immigration laws, the Biden administration faces a critical choice: expand Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) swiftly to meet political pressure or prioritize rigorous standards that protect our national sovereignty and public safety. A hard look back at the U.S. Border Patrol’s rapid expansion in the early 2000s offers a stark warning about the dangers of rushing such growth. Why Speedy Hiring Can Undermine National Security Back in 2006, when Border Patrol officials were tasked with boosting their ranks by nearly 50% within just two and a half years, they knew challenges lay ahead....