Trump Administration Cuts Corners on Immigration Training

The Trump administration has gutted the training program for new immigration officers, according to whistleblower documents that surfaced Monday. It’s a move that won’t exactly inspire confidence in the agency’s ability to do its job.

Cuts to Training Requirements

It turns out, the administration made significant cuts to the training requirements for new officers. Because, you know, who needs thorough training when you’re dealing with people’s lives and livelihoods? The documents, made public on Monday, reveal the extent of these cuts, and it’s pretty stark.

It’s not like this is a surprise, given the administration’s track record on immigration. But still, it’s worth noting that this won’t do much to alleviate concerns about ICE’s heavy-handed tactics and lack of accountability.