ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement)

Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is a U.S. federal agency responsible for enforcing immigration laws within the United States. Recent news highlights concerns regarding ICE's operational practices and their impact on immigrant communities. Specifically, there are reports of ICE officers potentially increasing their aggressiveness in entering homes, even when immigrants don't open the door. A Cuban immigrant's death in ICE custody is under investigation, with conflicting accounts of suicide versus fatal choking by guards. An ICE officer shot a Venezuelan immigrant in Minneapolis, sparking protests and raising concerns about the use of force. Furthermore, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has signed a nearly $140 million contract to purchase six Boeing 737 planes for deportation operations, signaling an expansion of deportation efforts. These events have placed ICE under increased scrutiny, raising questions about its accountability, treatment of detainees, and the overall impact of its enforcement strategies on immigrant communities.