- ICE, initially established as a counterterrorism agency, has transformed over the years to focus primarily on immigration enforcement.
- Despite its evolving role, ICE has not received much operational guidance or oversight from Congress since its inception.
- This lack of oversight contrasts with the more intensive scrutiny and regulatory involvement it experienced under the Trump administration.
- The shifting focus of ICE highlights a broader change in national priorities, from counterterrorism to immigration matters.
- The transformation of ICE into a key player in immigration enforcement reflects significant policy changes at the federal level.
Source: https://www.foxnews.com/politics/how-ice-went-from-post-9-11-counterterror-agency-center-immigration-fight)
