FBI Redirects Thousands of Agents to Immigration Enforcement in Major Operational Shift
In a significant realignment of federal priorities, the Federal Bureau of Investigation is reassigning a large number of field agents to immigration enforcement duties. Internal documents reviewed this week indicate that up to 2,000 agents—nearly 45% of the FBI’s field force—will shift from their current caseloads to support nationwide immigration-related operations.
The move is part of a broader initiative involving multiple federal agencies and reflects what officials describe as an urgent need to strengthen immigration enforcement infrastructure across the country. Internal memos note that the reassignment is in collaboration with the Department of Justice and the Department of Homeland Security, citing “upcoming operational goals” as the primary reason for the change.
FBI spokesperson Ben Williamson confirmed the shift, describing it as strategic and temporary, though no formal timeline has been provided for when agents may return to their original roles.
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