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U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement

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U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement
ICE is a component of the United States Department of Homeland Security
ICE is a component of the United States Department of Homeland Security
AbbreviationICE
Motto"Protecting National Security and Upholding Public Safety"
Agency overview
FormedMarch 1, 2003
Preceding agencies
Annual budget$5 billion (2008)[1]
Jurisdictional structure
Federal agencyUnited States
Operations jurisdictionUnited States
Constituting instrument
  • Homeland Security Act of 2002
General nature
Operational structure
HeadquartersWashington, D.C.
Agency executive
Parent agencyU.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.[2]

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References

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  1. "FY2008 Budget". Archived from the original on 2009-03-10. Retrieved 2009-03-09.
  2. "DHS | Assistant Secretary for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE): Julie L. Myers". Archived from the original on 2009-01-21. Retrieved 2009-03-09.

Other websites

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International agencies like ICE

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