By Steve Neavling
Hampered by ICE’s negative reputation, federal agents from Homeland Security Investigations are making a dramatic proposal: Leave ICE.
The suggestion was laid out in a report obtained by The Washington Post.
“Separating HSI into its own standalone agency is not simply a branding preference,” agents said in the document. “HSI’s affiliation with ICE significantly impedes investigations and HSI’s ability to fulfill its mission.”
The agents said their relationship with ICE is endangering their safety, frightening crime victims, and undermining their partnerships with other agencies.
Congressional approval would be needed to break HSI from ICE.
