Whistleblower warns ICE has slashed training for recruits
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Whistleblower warns ICE has slashed training for recruits

8:55 Feb 28, 2026
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Ryan Schwank, a former ICE attorney and training instructor, testified under oath before U.S. congressional lawmakers that the agency’s training program for new recruits has been severely cut and weakened. He described ICE’s training as “deficient, defective and broken.” Schwank says the length of the training curriculum has been shortened by significant hours, and hundreds of hours of instruction on key topics have been eliminated, including:Constitutional rights and lawful limits on enforcement powerUse-of-force protocolsFirearms safety and handlingProper arrest and detention proceduresPractical evaluations and real-world simulationsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/today-explained--6659607/support.Don’t miss our latest episodes! Please follow me to stay updates with fresh news everyday. Let’s keep the support this podcast to serve update news entire the world!
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