What are the dangers of working for ICE? Report examines the data
Published on Nov 7, 2025, 1:08:32 PM
Total time: 00:12:16
Published on Nov 7, 2025, 1:08:32 PM
Total time: 00:12:16
The leading cause of death for Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers is COVID-19 followed by cancer linked to the 9/11 attacks on the World Trade Center,according to a Mother Jones report. ICE data reviewed by the outlet showed that deaths and assaults at the agency are not outsized compared to other law enforcement, despite the Trump administration’s claims that their work is exceptionally dangerous. Noah Lanard is a reporter for Mother Jones and covered the story. He joins us with details of what he found in the data.
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