Immigration and Customs Enforcement
/ɪˌmɪɡˈreɪʃən ənd ˈkʌstəmz ɪnˈfɔːrsmənt/
Definitions
- (n.) A U.S. federal agency under the Department of Homeland Security responsible for enforcing immigration laws and investigating customs-related offenses.
Immigration and Customs Enforcement conducts operations to detain and deport individuals violating immigration laws.
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- immigration and customs enforcement
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Commentary
Typically abbreviated as ICE; legal texts often reference it in discussions of immigration enforcement policy and administrative procedures.
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