I want to bring in NBC News senior homeland security correspondent Julia Aninsley now. So Julia, we know the FBI is now investigating this shooting as an act of targeted violence. We heard Senator Cruz saying this is the third shooting in Texas directed at ICE or Customs and Border Protection offices or agents.What do we know about the threats and the tension around these agencies right now. Well, he did reference some. In fact, just yesterday, six woman women were charged with an ambush in Alvarado, Texas, ...

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Immigration Policy - US reveals new plan to deport Kilmar Ábrego García to Eswatini [1]

Economic Impact - Deporting workers leads to crop spoilage, construction delays, and difficulties for nursing homes [1] - The deportation of workers results in tangible economic costs across various sectors [1]

ICE Recruitment & Workforce - ICE's recruitment fair attracted over 3,000 people, indicating significant interest in joining the agency [3] - The applicant pool was diverse, including African-American and Hispanic individuals, with a predominantly male demographic [4] - Financial incentives, such as $50,000 signing bonuses and $60,000 student loan reductions, were offered to attract candidates [2] - Overtime rates of up to 25% were available, adding to the financial appeal of working for ICE [2] - ICE is rapidly expanding, becoming the largest law enforcement agency in American history at an unprecedented pace [7] - The agency is reportedly lowering its standards while offering high pay, raising concerns about the quality and reliability of its workforce [7][8] - ICE is streamlining its training program, reducing it from 13 weeks to 8 weeks, primarily by eliminating Spanish language instruction [12] Immigration & Enforcement - ICE's rhetoric, emphasizing the removal of the "worst of the worst" immigrants, has been effective in attracting applicants [6] - Some attendees expressed a desire to remove immigrants perceived as violent or harmful [14] - There are concerns that ICE is being transformed into a "Robocop agency" that unfairly targets immigrants [17] - The narrative around immigration is shifting, portraying immigrants as threats rather than individuals seeking opportunities [13][14]