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Thousands of FBI agents assigned to immigration enforcement

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CBS News has confirmed that thousands of FBI agents, usually tasked with combating domestic terrorism and other national security threats, have been reassigned to immigration enforcement.

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  • About 3,000 FBI agents have been reassigned to immigration enforcement tasks. 24s
  • These agents work with ICE and Border Patrol to locate and arrest suspected undocumented individuals. 30s
  • Other federal agencies and state officials have also been deputized to assist with immigration enforcement. 1m 4s
  • A federal judge questioned the government's attempt to deport Quilmar Abrego-Garcia to Africa instead of Costa Rica. 1m 41s
  • No African country has agreed to accept Abrego-Garcia, and the judge may order his release due to the lack of a removal plan. 2m 10s
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