News Releases and Statements

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s Deputy Director and Senior Official Performing the Duties of the Director Patrick J. Lechleitner visited Atlanta and Ft. Moore in Georgia this week to host the agency’s annual Director’s Awards ceremony, the first of five ceremonies across the nation.

To be clear: HSI's only role in the apprehension of ‘El Mayo’ Zambada was to help execute the arrest on US soil near El Paso, Texas on July 25.

Engagements with detention contractors such as LaSalle Corrections are vital; they enable U.S. government officials and the private sector to come together to plan and implement appropriate, efficient and fiscally responsible care.

Open dialogue strengthens the agency’s essential partnerships, fosters trust and helps keep American communities safe.

In response, ICE notified the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, the Texas Department of Parks and Wildlife, and the Laguna Atascosa National Wildlife Refuge.

To ensure noncitizens could still visit with their families, loved ones, and attorneys, the agency paid for 520 phone minutes per month for each person — at no cost to those in custody.

ICE regularly meets with stakeholders nationwide, including state, local, tribal and territorial governments, elected officials and law enforcement professionals.

ICE regularly meets with stakeholders nationwide, including state, local, tribal and territorial governments, elected officials and law enforcement professionals.

To ensure transparency and preserve the American public’s trust, ICE engages with stakeholders nationwide, including state, local, tribal and territorial governments, elected officials, and law enforcement professionals.

ICE engages with stakeholders nationwide, including state, local, tribal and territorial governments, elected officials, and law enforcement professionals.

Officials from ICE and HSI participated in the National Sheriff’s Association’s annual conference in Oklahoma City this week, providing briefings and leading sessions on the agency’s efforts in combating drug trafficking, enhancing border security, and addressing trends in money laundering and retail crime.

ICE leadership met with LaSalle Corrections officials to discuss operational requirements and the agency’s continuing mission to promote health and welfare in detention facilities.

Given recent changes in legislation and the evolving situation at the nation’s southwest border, it’s increasingly important for ICE officials to meet with concerned members of the public, including groups that advocate for migrants’ rights.

ICE engages with stakeholders nationwide, including domestic governments, law enforcement agencies and elected officials.

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement leadership met with CoreCivic leadership June 12. In a constantly changing environment, it’s increasingly important for the agency to engage with detention contractors, which helps officials ensure that detained noncitizens’ needs are being met while ensuring the continued understanding of our changing mission space and the shared responsibility of appropriate care for those in custody.

ICE engages with stakeholders nationwide, including state, local, tribal, territorial governments, elected officials, and law enforcement, the private sector, faith-based organizations and colleges and universities.

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Deputy Director and Senior Official Performing the Duties of the Director Patrick J. Lechleitner and Enforcement and Removal Operations Executive Associate Director Daniel A. Bible traveled to San Diego this week to meet with ERO and Homeland Security Investigations personnel as they prepare to support operations on the southwest border.

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Chief of Staff Michael D. Lumpkin and Office of Partnership and Engagement Assistant Director Francey Lim Youngberg met with representatives from the American Immigration Lawyers Association this week.

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Chief of Staff Michael D. Lumpkin and Office of Partnership and Engagement Assistant Director Francey Lim Youngberg met with representatives of the Acacia Center for Justice this week.

ICE continues to modernize the immigration system as resources allow to realize cost efficiencies across its operations.

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement plans to issue a task order with the GEO Group, Inc. for the Adelanto ICE Processing facility in Adelanto, California to extend to September 30, 2024.

ICE continues to modernize the immigration system as resources allow to realize cost efficiencies across the operational landscape.

As one of its private detention contractors, it is imperative for the agency to engage with valued partners to ensure continued understanding of our changing mission space and the shared responsibility of appropriate care for those in custody.

Director Lechleitner also met with Homeland Security Investigations special agents and Enforcement and Removal Operations officers in Allentown in a townhall.

ICE continues to modernize the immigration system as resources allow to realize cost efficiencies across the operational landscape.