ICE RECRUITMENT BOOM: 100,000+ APPLY AFTER JULY HIRING PUSH — DHS WAIVES AGE CAP, $50K BONUSES TO FILL 10,000 DEPORTATION ROLES

Reports show a nationwide surge of applicants seeking to join ICE after a July 2025 recruitment push. More than 100,000 people have applied as the administration seeks to hire up to 10,000 deportation officers, offering incentives like up to $50,000 signing bonuses and removing the age cap. A recent Arlington, Texas hiring expo drew about 3,000 attendees and raised concerns about expedited vetting and expanded enforcement capacity; DHS had not responded to requests for comment.