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A former U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement lawyer who was responsible for training new deportation officers warned lawmakers on Monday that the ICE training program is “deficient, defective and broken." Ryan Schwank testified in a forum held by Democratic Sen. Richard Blumenthal and Rep. Robert Garcia. “I am here because I am duty-bound to report the legally required training program at the ICE academy is deficient, defective and broken,” Schwank said. He testified that he had volunteered to take on an assignment in Georgia training new, inexperienced recruits. “On my first day, I received secretive orders to teach new cadets to violate the Constitution by entering homes without a judicial warrant. For the last five months, I watched ICE dismantle the training program, cutting 240 hours of vital classes from a 584-hour program,” he said. The Trump administration has worked to recruit, train and deploy new immigration officers at a rapid pace. ICE announced in January that it had hired more than 12,000 new officers in the past year, more than doubling its force. The recent fatal shootings of two U.S. citizens by immigration enforcement officers, as well as allegations of excessive force used against both immigrants and protesters, prompted Democrats to demand new negotiations over Department of Homeland Security funding and ICE tactics. Congress is still at a stalemate over any funding deal for DHS, as the partial government shutdown drags on.
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A former U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement lawyer who was responsible for training new deportation officers warned lawmakers on Monday that the ICE training program is “deficient, defective and broken." Ryan Schwank testified in a forum held by Democratic Sen. Richard Blumenthal and Rep. Robert Garcia. “I am here because I am duty-bound to report the legally required training program at the ICE academy is deficient, defective and broken,” Schwank said. He testified that he had volunteered to take on an assignment in Georgia training new, inexperienced recruits. “On my first day, I received secretive orders to teach new cadets to violate the Constitution by entering homes without a judicial warrant. For the last five months, I watched ICE dismantle the training program, cutting 240 hours of vital classes from a 584-hour program,” he said. The Trump administration has worked to recruit, train and deploy new immigration officers at a rapid pace. ICE announced in January that it had hired more than 12,000 new officers in the past year, more than doubling its force. The recent fatal shootings of two U.S. citizens by immigration enforcement officers, as well as allegations of excessive force used against both immigrants and protesters, prompted Democrats to demand new negotiations over Department of Homeland Security funding and ICE tactics. Congress is still at a stalemate over any funding deal for DHS, as the partial government shutdown drags on.

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Former ICE agent: I am duty bound to report the legally required training program at the ICE Academy as deficient, defective, and broken. On my first day training new cadets, I received secretive orders to teach them to violate the Constitution by entering homes without a judicial warrant. I watched ICE cut 240 hours of vital classes that teach our legal system, firearms training, the use of force, lawful arrests, proper detention, and the limits of officers' authority.
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Former ICE agent: I am duty bound to report the legally required training program at the ICE Academy as deficient, defective, and broken. On my first day training new cadets, I received secretive orders to teach them to violate the Constitution by entering homes without a judicial warrant. I watched ICE cut 240 hours of vital classes that teach our legal system, firearms training, the use of force, lawful arrests, proper detention, and the limits of officers' authority.

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CBS News Exclusive: The number of detainees in ICE custody has reached a new record high, surpassing 70,000 for the first time in the deportation agency's 23-year history, according to internal Department of Homeland Security data obtained by CBS News. CBS News' Camilo Montoya-Galvez has more.
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CBS News Exclusive: The number of detainees in ICE custody has reached a new record high, surpassing 70,000 for the first time in the deportation agency's 23-year history, according to internal Department of Homeland Security data obtained by CBS News. CBS News' Camilo Montoya-Galvez has more.

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BREAKING: ICE Whistleblower Ryan Schwank just blew the whistle on Donald Trump’s ICE and their illegal actions. “I watched ICE dismantle the training program… classes that teach the Constitution, our legal system, firearms training, the use of force, lawful arrests, proper detention, and the limits of officers authority. ICE is teaching cadets to violate the Constitution and they were attempting to cloak it in secrecy by demanding that I lie about it.”
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BREAKING: ICE Whistleblower Ryan Schwank just blew the whistle on Donald Trump’s ICE and their illegal actions. “I watched ICE dismantle the training program… classes that teach the Constitution, our legal system, firearms training, the use of force, lawful arrests, proper detention, and the limits of officers authority. ICE is teaching cadets to violate the Constitution and they were attempting to cloak it in secrecy by demanding that I lie about it.”

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FACT CHECK: No trainings OR standards have been cut from ICE training. New ICE recruits receieve 56 days of training and an average of 28 days of on-the-job training. Training increased from five days a week, eight hours a day to six days a week, twelve hours per day including personalized independent training. It’s the same hours of training officers have ALWAYS received.
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FACT CHECK: No trainings OR standards have been cut from ICE training. New ICE recruits receieve 56 days of training and an average of 28 days of on-the-job training. Training increased from five days a week, eight hours a day to six days a week, twelve hours per day including personalized independent training. It’s the same hours of training officers have ALWAYS received.

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Travelers on social media reported hourslong waits over the weekend to get through Transportation Security Administration checkpoints at airports.⁠ ⁠ The issue stems from an impasse in Congress over funding the Department of Homeland Security, which oversees immigration enforcement in addition to the TSA. Democrats have been holding up funding in exchange for new limits on the power of ICE officers, including requiring them to wear proper identification and banning masks.⁠ ⁠ Read more: 🔗
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Travelers on social media reported hourslong waits over the weekend to get through Transportation Security Administration checkpoints at airports.⁠ ⁠ The issue stems from an impasse in Congress over funding the Department of Homeland Security, which oversees immigration enforcement in addition to the TSA. Democrats have been holding up funding in exchange for new limits on the power of ICE officers, including requiring them to wear proper identification and banning masks.⁠ ⁠ Read more: 🔗

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The Department of Homeland Security is now calling the federal crackdown in Minneapolis “the largest operation” in its history. A DHS official tells Camilo Montoya-Galvez there are now roughly 800 Customs and Border Protection agents in the Minneapolis region. That's on top of more than 2,000 ICE agents and officers deployed to the area to oversee immigration arrests and investigations into alleged fraud.
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The Department of Homeland Security is now calling the federal crackdown in Minneapolis “the largest operation” in its history. A DHS official tells Camilo Montoya-Galvez there are now roughly 800 Customs and Border Protection agents in the Minneapolis region. That's on top of more than 2,000 ICE agents and officers deployed to the area to oversee immigration arrests and investigations into alleged fraud.

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A First Victory for Due Process: In a major legal decision, a federal judge has ruled that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) can no longer detain immigrants without offering them a bond hearing
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A Royal Cadet in training! ⛑️ The King has joined The RCN to celebrate the 1000th King’s Nursing Cadet. During his time at the College, His Majesty met cadets from across the UK who are undertaking or have completed the programme, which allows cadets to carry out 40 hours of teaching and learning experience plus 20 hours of clinical observation in a healthcare environment. The young cadets demonstrated some of the new skills they have learnt - and even encouraged His Majesty to have a go himself!

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In less than 2 weeks, ICE has received over 110k applications from patriotic Americans to join the best of the best and remove the worst of the worst from our country. Despite a 1000% increase in assaults against our brave U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement law enforcement— courageous Americans are answering the call to defend our homeland.

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Retired Staff Sgt. Wilmer Trujillo, an American citizen who served in the U.S. Army and the Texas National Guard for roughly 20 years, is desperately urging federal immigration officials to release his wife, Arelys Barahona-Martinez, who is facing deportation to her native Honduras. "The country I worked my entire life for is ripping my family apart," Trujillo told CBS News' Camilo Montoya-Galvez. In a statement to CBS News, the Department of Homeland Security said ICE arrested Barahona-Martinez on June 10, noting she entered the U.S. illegally. The department cited a deportation order from over 20 years ago.

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Strengthening the Pillars of Naval Training ⚓🏛️ Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi, PVSM, AVSM, NM, Chief of the Naval Staff, inaugurated three new Squadron buildings at Indian Naval Academy through a video conference, marking another significant step in strengthening training infrastructure. Constructed under Phase II of the prestigious Naval Academy Project, the new facilities represent a major milestone in enhancing the training capacity of Indian Naval Academy, aligned with the evolving requirements of a growing and future-ready Navy. Addressing officers, staff and cadets on the occasion, the CNS fondly recalled his association with the Academy as its former Commandant and commended the project team for their dedicated efforts in delivering modern, mission-oriented infrastructure for the next generation of naval leaders. His reflections on the vital role of experiential learning and Squadron life resonated deeply with the cadets witnessing the event, inspiring them to strive for excellence as future leaders of a proud maritime force ✨ #SquadronInauguration #StrengthThroughTraining #MaritimeExcellence SpokespersonNavy IN Western Naval Command Southern Naval Command Eastern Naval Command 🇮🇳

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After 8 months of training, these recruits are ready to cross the finish line! 💪🏃 This morning, Randy Clarke joined 22 future Metro Transit Police officers on the National Mall for a final run, marking a major milestone in their journey. These recruits joined Metro last December and have received training that is specific to all three regions of the DMV. Later this month, their graduation on August 28 will mark the beginning of the next phase in their journey: three months of field training and a rewarding career serving the community. Ready to follow in their footsteps? Learn more:

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