Immigration and Customs Enforcement is playing a key role in the Trump administration’s plans to crack down on illegal immigration. Here’s a look at some key questions about the agency and its priorities.
Why was ICE created? Immigration and Customs Enforcement, known as ICE, began operating in 2003 after a major government effort to boost national security in the wake of the September 11, 2001, terror attacks. ICE is part of the Department of Homeland Security, which began operations the same year. Previously, immigration enforcement in the US was largely handled by the Immigration and Naturalization Service , which was part of the Department of Justice.
Homeland Security Investigations, the division known for its investigations of such crimes as child pornography, human trafficking and antiquities fraud, now is tasked with enforcing immigration laws “and other federal laws related to the illegal entry and unlawful presence of aliens” in the US as its “primary mission.
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