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  1. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE; / aɪs /) is a federal law enforcement agency under the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. ICE's stated mission is to protect the United States from cross-border crime and undocumented immigration that threaten national security and public safety.

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    The mission of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is to protect America from the cross-border crime and illegal immigration that threaten national security and public safety.

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    U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) employees work hard to protect our country from terrorists, drug traffickers, criminals, and other people who try to enter our country illegally. They enforce the laws that keep American citizens safe.

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    Jan 21, 2025 · The mission of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is to protect America from the cross-border crime and illegal immigration that threaten national security and public safety.

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    U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE; / aɪ s /) is a federal law enforcement agency under the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. ICE's stated mission is to protect the United States from cross-border crime and …

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    4 days ago · U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Mission: Protect America through criminal investigations and enforcing immigration laws to preserve national security and public safety. Vision: DHS’s premier law …

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    What is Immigration & Customs Enforcement's enhanced operations?
    Immigration and Customs Enforcement said in a statement Sunday that its enhanced operations aim to "enforce U.S. immigration law and preserve public safety and national security by keeping potentially dangerous criminal aliens out of our communities.”

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    What is immigration enforcement?
    Browse through the "Immigration Enforcement" drop-down menu to learn more. As one of the country's premier federal law enforcement agencies, ICE is dedicated to detecting and dismantling transnational criminal networks that target the American people and threaten our industries, organizations and financial systems.

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    Does Immigration & Customs Enforcement have a director?
    The agency has not had a Senate-confirmed director since Sarah Saldaña stepped down on January 20, 2017. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement was formed under the Homeland Security Act of 2002, following the events of September 11, 2001.

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    Why is immigration enforcement important?
    Securing our nation's borders and safeguarding the integrity of our immigration system is a primary focus of ICE officers and agents throughout the country. Immigration enforcement is the largest single area of responsibility for ERO and is a critical component of the overall safety, security, and well-being of our nation.

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    How does Homeland Security enforce federal immigration laws?
    To the extent permitted by law, the Secretary of Homeland Security may structure each agreement under section 287 (g) of the INA (8 U.S.C. 1357 (g)) in the manner that provides the most effective model for enforcing Federal immigration laws in that jurisdiction. Sec. 12. Encouraging Voluntary Compliance with the Law.

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    Does Ice Patrol American borders?
    ICE personnel (special agents and officers) do not patrol American borders; rather, that role is performed by the Border Patrol. ERO and HSI operate as two independent law enforcement agencies and have completely separate mission statements.

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    1 day ago · Immigration and Customs Enforcement said in a statement Sunday that its enhanced operations aim to "enforce U.S. immigration law and preserve public safety and national security by keeping ...