ICE hiring spree raises vetting concerns after fatal shootings

The recent fatal shootings by ICE officers in Texas and Maine have sparked questions about the agency’s hiring practices. Over the past year, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has rapidly hired a large number of new officers. Some law enforcement experts now worry that this hiring spree may lead to shortcuts in background checks and other vetting procedures. Without proper screening, they say, the risk of hiring unsuitable candidates increases. ICE has not commented on the specific cases or its current hiring process.