Immigration and Customs Enforcement

Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is a U.S. government agency that enforces immigration laws and investigates customs violations. Established in 2003, ICE operates under the Department of Homeland Security and has two main divisions: Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO), which focuses on identifying and deporting unauthorized immigrants, and Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), which addresses criminal activities like human trafficking and immigration fraud. ICE plays a crucial role in national security by enforcing laws that regulate immigration and combatting transnational crime, ensuring both the enforcement of law and the protection of the nation's borders.