By John Q. Hosedrinker 
ICE is struggling to meet its arrest quotas, leading them to loosen hiring restrictions and offer large signing bonuses. Interviews with potential recruits reveal a disturbing trend: applicants often share motivations that align with the administration’s goals, including a desire to deport immigrants and a general agreement with the political views of the current administration. Many applicants are driven by a desire to “serve their country,” attracted by the financial incentives, or inspired by public figures such as Dean Cain’s recent promotion of ICE. These individuals, often lacking critical thinking, are precisely the type of people ICE is actively seeking to employ.
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The people applying for ICE jobs are exactly who you think they are. Honestly, it’s hard to be surprised by the types of individuals drawn to this kind of role. It seems like the profile often includes a combination of factors, almost a checklist. There’s a strong undercurrent of resentment and a desire for power, frequently coupled with a limited skill set that makes them unemployable elsewhere.
Many likely envision themselves as enforcers, relishing the perceived authority and the chance to exert control. Some are probably the type of individuals who couldn’t make it in the traditional military or law enforcement, perhaps lacking the discipline or qualifications. Instead, they see ICE as a path to that same level of power, but with potentially lower standards. It’s a place where they can feel superior to those they target.
The comments point to a concern about the influx of people who align with extremist ideologies. The mention of Jan 6th insurrectionists, Proud Boys, and those who are part of groups known for hate and violence is particularly alarming. It raises questions about the vetting process and whether these individuals are actively being recruited or are simply seeing ICE as a haven for their beliefs. There is also a fear that they may use the organization as a way to carry out personal vendettas and fulfill a need to dominate and abuse.
There is a strong feeling that some applicants are fueled by racist beliefs, echoing what we’ve seen in past law enforcement. The sentiment is clear: they’re not here to serve and protect. They are here to harass, discriminate, and dehumanize. The comments are rife with descriptions of these people being “scum,” “Nazis,” and “fascists,” expressing a visceral disgust for their character. These people are viewed as un-American filth, those who lack moral compass and those who seek to exploit the system for their own gain.
The desire to do “something” to fight back is clear. Suggestions like flooding ICE with fake applications or spreading rumors highlight the frustration with the current situation. It’s a testament to the anger and powerlessness felt by those who see the potential for abuse within ICE. The idea of creating a bot to send in applications and answering phone calls for interviews represents a kind of digital activism, a way to disrupt the system.
Ultimately, the overarching theme is one of deep distrust and fear. There’s a sense that ICE is becoming a haven for individuals who should not be entrusted with power, and the idea that they are being placed into key positions within the organization is a frightening prospect. The question is whether the current administration is aware of these types of applicants and what actions are being taken to weed out these individuals.