In first 6mos. of 2026, ICE lost 2,900 employees, while spending billions hiring 4,400 new ones
Of the 2,900 who left ICE:
About 1500, over half, QUIT
Average tenure: 4 months
About 522 (18%) got FIRED
And 800+ RETIRED, many saying they can’t stand the incompetent new recruits
USA Today: