Shifts in Immigration Enforcement

This chapter examines the recent strategies of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) as it incorporates agents from various federal agencies, reshaping its focus on immigration enforcement. Discussions reveal internal dissent among law enforcement personnel originally hired for specialized crime investigations, alongside concerns about resource reallocation impacting broader missions. The chapter highlights the implications of these changes in the context of immigration policy under the Trump administration and the resulting challenges in accountability and transparency.