Prior to the announcement, ICE agents were required to be at least 21 years of age and no older than 37 or 40, depending on the position they applied for. Noem said in an interview with Fox News that people as young as 18 could now apply.

It comes just a week after ICE launched a new campaign to attract new recruits, with incentives including $50,000 signing bonuses, student loan relief and forgiveness options, as well as the promise of premium pay and enhanced retirement benefits.