Immigration

Why ICE and Border Patrol are fighting over which should arrest illegal immigrants

By Anna Giaritelli
Published October 31, 2025 7:00am ET
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Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Border Patrol are fighting over which is better-suited to carry out President Donald Trump’s deportation operation.

This week, the fight devolved into a public blame game that has gotten uglier every day.

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