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ICE's Authority

The authority of ICE in enforcing federal immigration law and its distinction between civil and criminal powers.

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Jan 11, 2026
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Does ice have the authority to detain and arrest people unrelated to immigration

ICE’s statutory authority is focused on enforcing federal immigration law: the agency can question, briefly detain with reasonable suspicion, arrest noncitizens it believes are in the country unlawful...

Jan 22, 2026
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Does ice show up to immigration court

and advocacy groups document that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has been present at immigration courthouses and has arrested people leaving or near courtrooms as part of a recent enforceme...