Which division of the Department of Homeland Security focuses on enforcing immigration laws and investigating customs violations?

• A. ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement)
• B. TSA (Transportation Security Administration)
• C. CBP (Customs and Border Protection)
• D. FBI (Federal Bureau of Investigation)

Answer: (A)

Immigration and Customs Enforcement is the division that handles enforcing immigration laws and pursuing investigations into customs violations. Its mission includes enforcing immigration rules and conducting investigations into cross-border schemes and customs-related crimes through its investigative arm. This focus sets ICE apart from the Transportation Security Administration, which worries itself with security screening for travel; Customs and Border Protection, which guards borders and handles customs inspections at ports of entry; and the FBI, which is a DOJ agency handling a broad range of federal crimes but not primarily immigration enforcement within DHS.