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ICE: from fighting terrorism to pursuing migrants

Los incentivos y cambios en la agencia que nació tras los atentados del 11S en Estados Unidos

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The agency in question was created after the 9/11 attacks in New York to enhance US security, but now it pursues migrants. Under Trump, the agency offers bonuses of up to $50,000 to agents for making detentions. The agency now allows 18-year-olds to join and has reduced training from 18 weeks to 6 weeks, and no longer requires a university degree.

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