Unchecked ICE Misconduct Reveals Risks of Rapid Expansion and Abuse of Power

As the Biden administration poured billions into dramatically expanding Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), hoping to accelerate deportations, a troubling pattern has emerged: at least two dozen employees and contractors have been charged with serious crimes since 2020. An Associated Press investigation exposes a disturbing trend of physical abuse, sexual misconduct, bribery, and corruption within ICE ranks—an agency empowered to wield immense authority over vulnerable individuals.How Much Abuse Will America Tolerate in the Name of Enforcement?The rapid growth of ICE—from aggressive hiring sprees doubling its workforce to overseeing nearly 70,000 detainees—has created a perfect storm for misconduct. While the Department...