ICE Jobs Fair Draws Hundreds of Applicants in Texas

ARLINGTON, Texas—Despite protesters, hundreds of vehicles filled the parking lot on the first day of an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) recruiting event to attract more deportation officers and attorneys. The two-day job fair at Esports Stadium in the Dallas area that began on Aug. 26 is part of the Trump administration’s efforts to hire and train additional ICE personnel to bolster border security and deportation efforts. Earlier this month, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced that it removed age limits for ICE recruits, opening the door for qualified retirees to apply. ICE is offering incentives that include signing bonuses of up to $50,000, student loan repayment and forgiveness options, overtime pay, and enhanced retirement benefits....