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So, a buddy of mine joined ICE after graduating. Not your typical right-wing dude, more like "I need the cash" vibes. Here's the kicker: he didn’t get the usual training! He even came over to my place so I could teach him how to keep things calm and do gentle restraints. Last I heard, he was thinking of quitting because all the yelling and chaos was too much. Honestly, surprised they let him loose on the streets without proper training!
My uncle worked for ICE for like 15 years, and man, family dinners got tense. He said the job pulled in two types: some actually trying to protect people, and others who just wanted power trips. He told stories about folks who’d been here forever — kitchens, families, everything — getting picked up. That haunted him. Over time, he got colder, started calling people "illegals" instead of names. He retired early, not sure if he did more good or harm. Talk about a tough gig.
My older bro’s a wild one — a Mexican dude from San Diego who’s a self-proclaimed nationalist. Got kicked out of the police academy, blamed on some “black guy” vendetta. Joined ICE recently but also got arrested for drugs last week. Meanwhile, my sister got detained visiting her boyfriend and he blamed her for looking "different". Basically, ICE seems like where the wild and weird join to feel important.
Alright, before we dive into the drama, here's the tea on ICE. This agency is kinda the new kid on the block—born in 2003 from a government mashup after 9/11. ICE basically split into two squads: one chasing the hardcore baddies like traffickers (think superheroes), and another handling immigration crackdowns (more like the grumpy neighbor with a notebook). Families say this split is a game-changer when unpacking their stories.
Here’s an idea: If the Trump crew really wanted tough immigration enforcement, wouldn’t they have tossed convicted creep Ghislaine Maxwell out? She wasn’t born here, so why not? Just saying.
My sister tried joining ICE back in the early 2000s, but she flunked the psych test for being too empathetic. Yup, too much heart doesn’t cut it. Later on, Trump’s crew basically lowered the bar because they couldn’t get enough tough folks to sign up. So heads up: being a bit of a softie is banned if you wanna be in ICE.
My brother-in-law worked at ICE for decades but quit right before Trump’s term. He saw the writing on the wall and didn’t want to turn into the ‘bad guy.’ He mainly busted drug smugglers and wasn’t about chasing undocumented folks before the policies changed.
People keep asking: who actually signs up to be an ICE agent? One sneaky journalist even applied to find out and got the job offer without the usual hoops! Sounds like a plot twist no one expected. It raised eyebrows — are these folks really secret agents or just ticking off boxes on a to-do list?
My cousin and his wife have been with Cali border patrol for like 15 years. Honestly, not the best folks—kind of stuck in their teen years and acting like know-it-alls. My cousin loves bragging about desert chases. Haven't seen them in a few years; last time we argued about how not everyone loves the US invading places. Spoiler: lots of people actually don’t.
I was an ICE contractor until last September. Took the gig because my mom was seriously sick—needed the money to care for her, but she sadly passed. There are two big branches in ICE: HSI (the ‘white collar’ crime fighters) and ERO (the ‘street enforcers’). HSI folks often hate the street stuff but have to do it. ERO? That’s the devil. I feel guilty and believe I should own up to it.
I’m a teacher and after a student protest against ICE, I covered a class where one kid quietly said his dad works for ICE. You could tell he was uncomfortable about it. A tough moment, ‘cause it’s hard being that kid when everyone’s shouting their opinions outside.
Turns out, many family members say their agent relatives aren’t out hunting for villains—they just want a steady paycheck and pension. With starting money often way better than the military, joining ICE sometimes feels like a practical career move rather than a heroic cause.
My uncle’s been at ICE over a decade and yeah, I think he’s garbage. Haven’t spoken to him in years. Sometimes I remind the fam that what he’s done is seriously awful. No regrets calling out the bad stuff!
Had a friend who started working for ICE before all this mess; now we’re not friends. He’s adopted Latino kids and yet ruins thousands of people’s lives. How do you justify looking your own kids in the eye after that?
A guy I knew was a marine interdiction agent loving his boat job catching drug shipments. But when Trump took office, he was set to be reassigned to street deportations. That wasn’t his gig, so he bailed. Now? He’s chasing whales on cruises. Better vibes all around.
Celebs used to steer clear of politics, right? Wrong! At a recent awards show, stars rocked protest gear and called out ICE right from the red carpet. They’re basically shouting, 'We care!' and proving some things are just too huge to stay silent about.
Three cousins and a friend’s spouse work for ICE in specialized roles like fighting human trafficking, substances, and cyberstuff. They’re all pissed off with the new policies that focus on deporting everyday folks instead of the big bad guys. One said, ‘Why deport the guy fixing your roof instead of stopping drug shipments?’ Good question.
My brother freaked out when I posted a simple post about tyranny on Facebook—didn’t even tag him. Later, he physically attacked me when I worried about my immigrant wife. Yeah, that’s the kind of person ICE might recruit.
Throwaway, but I’m currently at ICE and honestly, I’m horrified. I keep asking myself if I should quit—but if I do, someone worse takes my place. Just the other day, I told local cops they can’t hold someone on a warrant, and I bet newer hires wouldn’t care. It’s a messed up place, and we’re stuck trying to keep it sane. Also, hate all the big wigs running the show. We all swore oaths, but not to cruelty.
After all the politics and protests, the big question is... what DOES a family dinner look like when your cousin’s with ICE? Spoiler: it’s a masterclass in changing the subject fast. Forget weather talk; maybe just pass the mashed potatoes and pray no one says the word "ICE."
About 13 years ago, I was a test proctor for ICE exams. They were the worst—big time bullies, throwing tantrums over rules like no hats or jewelry. They made me quit. On the flip side, folks testing for insurance stuff were the nicest people ever. Just saying.
My British cousin thinking about joining ICE? Drama alert! Grandma, who lived illegally in the UK for 60 years, plus mom and brothers are all like ‘Don’t come back.’ Family drama at max levels because of his right-wing views. Oof.
My cousin’s husband—ex-PA state trooper turned failed brewer and gambler—joined ICE mainly for the $50K bonus and OT. He’s making bank but leaving my cousin to handle the chaos. They’re both in hot water, and honestly, it’s a sad mess. She’s the hardworking, attractive one stuck with two crappy husbands. Story of life?
My brother’s in ICE now, and yeah, we’re not chatting. He dove hard into MAGA before joining and now thinks he’s doing God’s work by calling all immigrants dangerous criminals. Newsflash: Jesus told us to love our neighbors, you know that, right?
Had friends over and the daughter just got out of the army. Turns out plenty of her army buddies joined ICE. One example? A Hispanic guy with 4 kids needing the cash. Honestly, lots of folks just trying to survive out here.
My uncle works for ICE and truly believes he’s protecting us. But he also calls his sister 'hysterical' when she’s upset. Problem is the job attracts folks already wired to see threats everywhere, and it just amps that paranoia up. So it’s less about good vs. bad, more about how the system hooks certain mindsets.
My brother-in-law is the textbook bigoted, hateful type. Military for 20 years and rumored to do federal contracts. We’re NC for a reason, but I’m waiting for proof he’s involved with ICE. Family whispers aren’t usually wrong...
So, cousin took a job with ICE six months ago. He was already the black sheep—super insecure, gun guy, and a security guard at random places. Now? Still a bit fearful and awkward. Some things never change.
My uncle told my mom he's thinking of joining ICE. Here’s the kicker: he and his brother came here illegally in the '90s and come from a family with many undocumented people. Talk about a plot twist. Now he acts like he’s above it all. Seriously?
Got a second cousin in CBP who I grew up with. The guy was a bully as a kid and surprise surprise, he’s still a bully 35 years later. Some things never change.
If you’re curious, check out the "Black and Tans"—British paramilitary in Ireland around 1920. Their recruitment and brutality? Insanely similar to ICE. Spoiler: they were hated and remembered as unqualified thugs. History repeating itself?
My nephew’s been hunting for a job for a year. He called me crying because he got a flyer for ICE recruitment but is scared of the hate he'd get. I'm trying to help him financially, but it feels like desperation is being used to bait folks into these jobs.
My cousin’s been with Border Patrol for 25 years. She loved chasing real criminals but hates now deporting housekeepers and people who've been here forever. She said many co-workers are quitting because Trump’s team is pushing them to go after easy targets. Also, background checks are lax—last month, they kicked out two new hires for violence and worse. She was thrilled to retire.
My sister-in-law just joined ICE. I love her, but it’s heartbreaking. She’s a college grad, couldn’t find work, got excited for benefits. I warned her, once you work for ICE, good luck finding a job afterward. She’s basically sporting a lifetime scar now.
So, a journalist applied to ICE, aced the process despite failing a drug test and missing paperwork, and got a job offer. Talk about breeze-through hiring—how’s that even a thing?
I’m disgusted by my dad, who works for CBP. Even if he’s not on the front lines causing chaos, supporting that system is a heavy burden. Hard to explain.
Got two brothers: one in ICE and one in Border Patrol. Both have been at it for years, but I cut them off last year. They voted for the current regime and told my sister “Trump’s good for our jobs.” Guess making bank turned them into pigs. Nah, thanks.
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