ICE Contracts Private Firms for Firearms and Combat Training Amid Controversy
DEFENSE
ICE has contracted private security firms for firearms and combat training as part of a significant workforce expansion following a budget increase under the Trump administration. Notable contracts include $23,000 to Reticence Group and $35,000 to Path Consulting, raising concerns about the agency's spending on military equipment amid scrutiny over its tactics, especially after the killing of a legal observer.

Jan 16, 2026, 7:39 PM