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To meet these ambitions, barriers such as age restrictions have been lowered, allowing retirees over 60 or even over the age of 70 to rejoin the force with minimal training requirements. Sources from within ICE indicate significant interest among former personnel, many of whom have already submitted applications, signaling a robust pipeline of recruits.
Implications of Increased Enforcement
This surge in staffing and effort toward mass deportation reflects an administration committed to significantly expanding immigration control. Critics argue that such aggressive policies, combined with lenient sanctuary city policies that often overlook criminal records of undocumented individuals, perpetuate a cycle of systemic tension and social division.