U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement facts for kids
Quick facts for kids U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement |
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ICE is a component of the United States Department of Homeland Security
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Abbreviation | ICE |
Motto | "Protecting National Security and Upholding Public Safety" |
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Formed | March 1, 2003 |
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Annual budget | $5 billion (2008) |
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Federal agency | United States |
Operations jurisdiction | United States |
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Headquarters | Washington, D.C. |
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Parent agency | U.S. Department of Homeland Security |
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is the largest and primary law enforcement agency of the United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Its duty is to protect the nation's border. Its main office is located in Washington, D.C..
ICE is run by an assistant secretary, who is given the job by the President of the United States, confirmed by the Senate, and reports directly to the Secretary of Homeland Security.
Related pages
- List of United States federal law enforcement agencies
International agencies like ICE
Images for kids
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ICE headquarters building in Washington, D.C.
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HSI Special Response Team (SRT) members training using armored vehicle at Fort Benning in Georgia.
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ICE ERO officers deporting a man to Mexico
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ICE officer detaining a suspect
See also
In Spanish: Servicio de Control de Inmigración y Aduanas para niños
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