U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement
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Abbreviation |
ICE
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ICE is a component of the United States Department of Homeland Security
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Motto |
"Protecting National Security and Upholding Public Safety"
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Agency Overview
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Formed |
2003, March 1
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Preceding agencies |
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Annual Budget |
$5 billion (2008)[1]
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Legal personality |
Governmental agency
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Jurisdictional Structure
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Federal agency |
United States
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Constituting instrument |
Homeland Security Act of 2002
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General nature |
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Operational Structure
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Headquarters |
Washington, D.C.
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Agency executive |
John P. Torres, Acting Assistant Secretary
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Parent agency |
U.S. Department of Homeland Security
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U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is the largest and primary law enforcement agency of the United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Its duty is to protect the nation's border. Its main office is located in Washington, D.C..
ICE is run by an assistant secretary, who is given the job by the President of the United States, confirmed by the Senate, and reports directly to the Secretary of Homeland Security.[2]
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