USCIS Director announced plans to hire special agents to form a specialized enforcement unit within the agency, often referred to as a ‘mini-ICE.’ This initiative aims to bolster immigration enforcement capabilities and is reportedly funded by fees collected from immigrants. The announcement has sparked controversy regarding the legality of using these funds for enforcement purposes.
Key Details:
- USCIS plans to create a new enforcement unit within the agency.
- Funding for this initiative is expected to come from immigrants’ fees.
- Concerns raised about the legality of this approach by immigration advocates.
- The move is seen as a shift in USCIS’s focus from processing legal immigration to enforcement.
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Source: @David_J_Bier