The U.S. Department of Immigration and Customs Enforcement is holding a massive hiring event in Arlington this week. As is the case with most things involving federal immigration policy these days, protests are planned for the duration of the event.

ICE will be looking to hire officers and general attorneys at the two-day event, which will be held Aug. 26 and 27 at the Arlington Esports stadium on Ballpark Way. In a statement, acting ICE Director Todd M. Lyons said the agency is looking to hire “thousands of patriotic Americans” to help facilitate President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown, “and we know Arlington is a great place to start.”

A protest for the event is planned on Tuesday and Wednesday from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. at 1200 Ballpark Way. The event has been organized by the D

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