United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement

United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is a federal agency under the Department of Homeland Security. It enforces immigration laws and investigates customs violations. ICE has two main divisions: Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO), which focuses on deporting individuals who are in the U.S. illegally, and Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), which addresses crimes like human trafficking, drug smuggling, and immigration fraud. ICE plays a crucial role in promoting national security and upholding U.S. laws, balancing enforcement with the need for humane treatment of individuals during immigration processes.