Immigration and Customs Enforcement

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) manages all aspects of the immigration enforcement process — including identification and arrest of aliens who are subject to enforcement, as well as case management, detention and removal.

As part of its critical mission, ERO manages all aspects of the immigration enforcement process, including the identification, arrest, detention and removal of aliens who are subject to removal or are unlawfully present in the U.S.

ERO targets convicted criminal noncitizens, gang members, and immigration law violators, including re-entry offenders and fugitives.

HSI, DEA, FBI, IRS, and Secret Service canceled the 2021 Mid-Atlantic Anti-Money Laundering Conference due to COVID-19.

ICE provides a toolkit to help prosecutors navigate the U.S. immigration system for foreign nationals assisting investigations or testifying.

ICE executes its mission through the enforcement of more than 400 federal statutes, focusing on preventing terrorism, immigration enforcement and combating transnational crime.

The most recent productions from ICE Office of Public Affairs

ICE received applications through USAJOBS after a recruiting event in Texas and addresses common hiring questions.

For the enforcers. For the brave. For those who fight to keep America safe.

Mr. Venturella began his career in Chicago, Illinois, in May 1986 with the former Immigration and Naturalization Service, serving as a Deportation Officer, Supervisory Detention and Deportation Officer, Assistant Director, and Deputy Director.

The Office of Congressional Relations (OCR) is the primary point of contact for the U.S. Congress. OCR focuses on promoting a greater understanding of ICE operations, policies, programs and initiatives among members of Congress, congressional committees, and their staff.

OFTP provides specialized firearms and tactical training, as well as all equipment, support and guidance necessary to promote both officer and public safety while enabling effective execution of the ICE law enforcement mission.

The Office of Public Affairs (OPA) communicates ICE’s mission to employees, media, and the public, and manages internal communication products.

The following monthly metric reports are for ICE.gov:

Many former U.S. Customs Service (USCS) and Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS) employees either worked at duty stations near Ground Zero in New York, New York, or assisted with evidence recovery and clean-up efforts connected to the 9/11 terrorist attacks.

The Law Enforcement Assistance Corner offers ICE resources for federal, state, local, and tribal law enforcement agencies on immigration and criminal enforcement.

Located in Williston, Vermont, the Law Enforcement Support Center (LESC) is integral to Department of Homeland Security efforts to protect and defend the United States.

Domestic locations for ERO, HSI, OPLA, OPR, OPE, LESC, and JTFI

ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) encourages directing concerns about practices or policies to local field liaisons.

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Office of Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) is committed to providing open lines of communication for the general public, aliens and other stakeholders.

ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) arrests and removes aliens who threaten community safety or violate U.S. immigration laws.

ICE enforces over 400 federal statutes to combat cross-border crime and illegal immigration, prioritizing national security and public safety.

The Office of Information Governance and Privacy (OIGP) components include the Performance Management Office, the Privacy Unit and the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Unit.

On July 17, 2026, DHS published a final rule establishing a fixed time period of admission and an extension of stay procedure for F nonimmigrant academic students, J exchange visitors and representatives of foreign information media.

ICE accidentally posted personal and immigration data for 6,000 detained individuals online for five hours before removal.

The Federal Tort Claims Act allows monetary claims for property damage or personal injury caused by federal employee negligence, with a two-year filing deadline.

The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) grants public access to federal records, excluding protected categories like privacy or national security.

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) protects its intellectual property, including seals and trademarks for registered programs.

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The leaked records include the locations of ICE and CBP facilities, workers’ cell phone numbers, and the members of groups tied to wiretap programs, Palantir software, and xAI’s Grok chatbot.

Oct 2026WiredNews article