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How many agents do Border Patrol and ICE have? See the numbers


Published on 2025-01-16 13:21:04 - MSN
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  • Donald Trump plans to beef up Immigration and Customs Enforcement and the Border Patrol to help carry out his immigration agenda in his second term.

The article from MSN discusses the staffing levels of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). As of the latest data, CBP, which includes Border Patrol, has approximately 19,000 Border Patrol agents, with an additional 2,000 officers at ports of entry. ICE, on the other hand, employs around 20,000 officers, with 6,000 specifically in Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) and 8,300 in Homeland Security Investigations (HSI). The article highlights the significant workload these agents handle, including managing border security, immigration enforcement, and combating transnational crime. It also notes that despite these numbers, there are ongoing discussions about the adequacy of these forces in dealing with current immigration and security challenges, with calls for increased funding and personnel to address these issues effectively.

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[ https://www.msn.com/en-us/politics/government/how-many-agents-do-border-patrol-and-ice-have-see-the-numbers/ar-AA1xiYBs ]
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