US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)

US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), created after 9/11 as part of the Department of Homeland Security, is facing increased scrutiny. Recent news focuses on its actions under the Trump administration, particularly regarding immigration enforcement. ICE is newsworthy due to a surge in operations, especially in Democrat-run cities, leading to detentions and deportations that have sparked outrage and legal challenges. A federal judge ordered the release of a five-year-old and his father, citing 'incompetently-implemented' deportation quotas, while another denied a request to block an ICE surge in Minnesota. ICE's detention of students and fatal shootings have raised concerns about the agency's role and potential for political influence. Tech workers are calling for CEOs to demand ICE's removal from cities, highlighting the agency's controversial activities and the ethical implications of its operations.