News Releases and Statements

While FERM initially began in four locations, DHS is quickly expanding to cities across the country and is removing families who are determined to be ineligible for relief and are ordered removed through this non-detained enforcement process.

ICE has reviewed all BI invoices and is unaware of any inaccuracies. Contracting staff are held to the highest standards and remain committed to ensuring accuracy and continuing to act as stewards of the taxpayer dollar.

Upon notification, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement took swift action to immediately rectify the error.

"I have directed ICE leadership to identify and begin taking meaningful steps to address necessary changes to policies and procedures, as well as resource needs, within 60 days of the issuance of this memorandum."

It is my commitment to make the corrections necessary to ensure we continue to prioritize the health, welfare and safety of ICE detainees.

ICE respects the rights of people to voice their opinion peacefully.

I’m here today to discuss New York’s Green Light Law and the profound danger it poses to law enforcement and the public. 

"I am writing to you with strong concerns about New York City’s lack of cooperation with ICE and the impact that lack of cooperation has..."

If this law takes effect, ICE would simply have to transfer individuals a greater distance from their arrest location to other facilities.

For decades, immigration officers have utilized detainers as a collaborative law enforcement tool.

As field office directors for ICE ERO, we we want to set the record straight.

ICE does not conduct immigration enforcement operations at hurricane evacuation sites or shelters, such as during and immediately after hurricanes. 

The acting ICE director testified Thursday afternoon before the House Committee on Appropriations, Subcommittee on Homeland Security.

The test is intended to ensure public safety officials have the methods and systems that will deliver urgent alerts and warnings to the public.

"ICE’s mission is critical to protecting national security and public safety..."

ICE is deeply concerned by the devastation wildfires have caused in significant portions of northern California.

“ICE plays a critical role in protecting public safety and our national security..."

“It has been the honor of my life to lead the men and women of ICE for more than a year..."

"In each targeted enforcement action in which these specific individuals were sought, ICE officers acted professionally..."

"It is yet another example of the need for Congress to urgently close the loopholes that allow criminal aliens to avoid removal and remain in the United States."

Since Sunday, ICE deportation officers have arrested more than 150 individuals who are in violation of federal U.S. immigration laws.

“Today's actions send a strong message to U.S. businesses that hire and employ an illegal workforce: ICE will enforce the law, and if you are found to be breaking the law, you will be held accountable.”

“We remain deeply grateful for Special Agent McGuire’s service and for the selfless manner in which he lived his life. His family will always be part of the ICE family.”

"San Francisco’s policy of refusing to honor ICE detainers is a blatant threat to public safety and undermines the rule of law."

“Once again, a non-cooperative jurisdiction has left their community vulnerable to dangerous individuals and preventable crimes."