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ENFORCING THE NATION'S IMMIGRATION LAWS IN A FAIR AND EFFECTIVE MANNER

Enforcement and Removal Operations

Keeping America Safe

ICE’s mission is to protect America from the cross-border crime and illegal immigration that threaten national security and public safety. This mission is executed through the enforcement of more than 400 federal statutes and focuses on immigration enforcement and combating transnational crime.

On an average day ICE...
4,000 lbs
Narcotics Seized
87
Criminal Arrests
$4.93M
Illicit Currency and Assets Seized
6
Victims Identified
284
Administrative Arrests
335
Detainers Issued
509
Removals Conducted
12
Gang Members Removed
3.26M
Immigration Cases Managed

Daily average numbers are based on FY 2020 totals.

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