Anti-Trump US reporter says she was offered job at ICE after ‘minimal vetting’
The Guardian • • general
Key Points:
- Journalist Laura Jedeed reported being effectively hired by ICE after a brief interview and minimal paperwork, highlighting apparent flaws in the agency's recruitment process.
- DHS denied she was offered a job, calling her claims a "lazy lie," stating that a Tentative Selection Letter is not a job offer but an invitation to submit further information.
- Jedeed countered DHS's denial with video evidence showing a final offer and onboarding date in her application status, which she interpreted as a formal job offer.
- The dispute raises questions about ICE's vetting procedures, with Jedeed expressing concern about potential security risks due to the agency's apparent lack of thorough background checks.
- Slate supports Jedeed's reporting, affirming that she progressed beyond the tentative selection stage and
