U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is a federal agency under the Department of Homeland Security. It is responsible for enforcing immigration laws, investigating customs violations, and combating illegal activities like human trafficking and drug smuggling. ICE has two main divisions: Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO), which focuses on apprehending and deporting individuals who are in the U.S. unlawfully, and Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), which handles a range of criminal activities. ICE plays a crucial role in national security and maintaining the integrity of U.S. borders and immigration systems.