The FBI is shifting its enforcement efforts dramatically toward immigration, with almost half of its agents in major field offices reassigned to this duty. This transition raises concerns among current and former bureau officials about the potential neglect of key areas such as counterterrorism, fraud, and violent crime, all of which had been longstanding priorities. Particularly in major cities like Atlanta and Los Angeles, substantial resources are dedicated to noncitizens whose only infraction is visa overstay. This change coincides with increased requests from the Department of Homeland Security for military support in domestic patrol roles.
The FBI is significantly redirecting resources to immigration enforcement, with up to 45% of agents in major field offices assigned to this duty, impacting counterterrorism efforts.
This shift in focus means that hundreds of FBI agents will now prioritize immigration cases like visa overstays over critical areas such as fraud and violent crime.
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