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DHS Announces Progress in Enforcing Immigration Laws, Protecting Americans

Today, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced its end-of-year immigration enforcement numbers, the results of a year-long return to enforcing the law, upholding the integrity of our lawful immigration system, and keeping America safe. In Fiscal Year (FY) 2017, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) reported 310,531 apprehensions nationwide, 303,916 of which were along the Southwest border, underscoring the need for a physical barrier at the border. Additionally, in FY 2017, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Removal Operations (ERO) conducted 143,470 arrests and 226,119 removals. Read the full press release

 ICE By the Numbers 2017

ICE IMPACT IN FY 2017

HSI continues transnational gang fight in 2017 Transnational criminal street gangs represent a significant threat to public safety in communities throughout the United States.

Drug disruption major HSI focus in 2017 ICE is increasing its enforcement efforts in four areas: online, finance, international and local partnerships.

ICE prioritizes removing criminal aliens Take a behind-the-scenes look at the high profile removal process.

ICE Air Operations prioritizes safety and security for its passengers Removing non-U.S. citizens who are in the country illegally is a core responsibility of ICE in support of the agency’s mission.

Learn more: ICE By the Numbers 2017

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