ICE plans to hire 5,000 new officers to support its deportation efforts, according to a New York Times report. The move follows a similar surge last year that led to problems with undervetted recruits.

During that previous hiring wave, the agency skipped basic checks, allowing some officers in who were later removed. The new initiative aims to avoid repeating those mistakes, though details on vetting improvements remain unclear.

The hiring push is part of a broader enforcement strategy, but critics worry about repeating past errors. The agency has not yet commented publicly on the plan.

This development comes amid ongoing debates over immigration policy, with the administration emphasizing border security and deportation operations.