ICE Removes Spanish-Language Training Requirement for New Recruits Amid Decrease in Non-English Services and Softening of Hiring Standards.

ICE has removed a long-standing Spanish-language training program requirement for new recruits, reflecting a shift in prioritizing hiring over qualifications. The agency is on a hiring spree following a $175 million boost to immigration enforcement. The decision is consistent with the Department of Homeland Security's approach under the current administration, which has seen a reduction in non-English government services and the softening of hiring standards.