Overview

• Sen. Josh Hawley sent a formal letter dated Sept. 12 to DHS Secretary Kristi Noem and Acting ICE Director Todd Lyons recommending Fort Leonard Wood as a training site.
• He argues the Missouri installation can speed up instruction for thousands of recruits as the administration expands ICE’s enforcement workforce.
• The proposal cites the presence of the U.S. Army Military Police School and the Marine Corps Police Academy as evidence of relevant training infrastructure.
• Hawley says the post can handle population surges and has extra capacity tied to the Army Transformation Initiative.
• As of the latest coverage, DHS, ICE, and the Army have not announced any decisions or next steps on the suggestion.