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In fact, ICE will now be the highest-paid federal law enforcement agency in the history of the US.
In fact, ICE will now be the highest-paid federal law enforcement agency in the history of the US.
The wheels are in motion
During last year’s campaign, Donald Trump vowed to launch the largest mass deportation of undocumented immigrants in US history.
And with that passing of the Big Beautiful Bill, it’s become even more clear that immigrants are Donald Trumps number one target.
Sweeping Immigration Overhaul
Most Americans and cooperations might be more interested in the locking of the 2017 tax cuts, but the bill also secure financing for Trumps immigrations policies.
$150 Billion for Border and Deportations
The bill allocates a staggering $150 billion to border security and deportation efforts.
A significant chunk of this funding is earmarked for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), marking a historic expansion of the agency’s budget and authority.
ICE Now Outpaces FBI and Federal Prisons
According to the American Immigration Council, ICE will receive roughly one-third of the new funds—giving it a bigger annual budget than both the FBI and the federal prison system combined.
Highest paid in US-history
“This bill makes ICE the highest-paid federal law enforcement agency in U.S. history,” said the Council’s Aaron Reichlin-Melnick to the Financial Times.
Thousands of New Agents to Be Hired
The law includes provisions to hire 10,000 new ICE agents, 5,000 customs officers, and 3,000 additional border patrol agents.
Immigration at the Heart of Trump’s Appeal
Illegal immigration was a dominant issue in the 2024 election campaign.
Many voters cited it as their primary reason for supporting Trump, who campaigned on promises of tougher border control and stricter enforcement.
10 Million Undocumented Immigrants
The Pew Research Center estimates that around 10 million people are currently living in the United States without legal status.
200,000 Deported Since January
Since returning to office in January, Trump’s administration has deported approximately 200,000 individuals.
An additional 60,000 are currently in ICE custody—many held in conditions that have sparked concern from human rights organizations.
Border Crossings Hit Record Lows
While illegal border crossings have plummeted to record lows under Trump’s policies, his broader goal of mass deportations has faced repeated legal roadblocks.
Trump Doubles Down on ICE Funding
Determined to fulfill his campaign pledges, Trump has pushed for more funding for ICE.
His goals are to tighten the border, locate and detain undocumented residents, and carry out widespread deportations.
He has also proposed building more detention centers.
July 4th Signing Ceremony
President Trump is set to officially sign the legislation into law on July 4th.
Once signed, the measures will go into immediate effect, cementing a new chapter in US immigration enforcement.
