US ICE's Historic Recruitment: 12,000+ New Agents Boost Manpower by 120%

• US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced hiring over 12,000 officers and agents by January 3, 2026.
• This recruitment drive exceeded the target of 10,000, increasing total manpower by 120% from 10,000 to 22,000.
• The agency received over 220,000 applications, enabling it to surpass goals while maintaining standards.
• Legislation signed by US President Donald Trump provided resources for this accelerated recruitment.
• Thousands of new recruits are already deployed, supporting enforcement operations like arrests and investigations, marking unprecedented speed.

Why It Matters: US ICE achieved its most successful hiring drive, boosting manpower by 120% with over 12,000 new agents.