ICE Hired Officers Before Background Checks Were Completed, AP Investigation Finds
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- Category: United Kingdom
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-04-17 03:14 UTC
- Sources: The Independent
An Associated Press investigation found that some new US Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers began working before passing background checks and had problematic records in their past. The findings raise concerns about the standards applied during a rapid hiring spree at the agency.
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