Summary
More than a dozen Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) offices and detention centers are scattered across Michigan.
Source: mlive

AI News Q&A (Free Content)
Q1: What is the primary role of the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in the United States?
A1: The primary role of the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is to protect the United States from transnational crime and illegal immigration that threaten national security and public safety. ICE operates under the United States Department of Homeland Security and has two main components: Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) and Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO).
Q2: How many immigrant detention facilities are there in the United States, and what is their purpose?
A2: The United States maintains the largest infrastructure for illegal immigrant detention, with 961 sites reported by the end of the fiscal year 2007. These facilities are designed to hold immigrants as part of the enforcement of immigration laws. They are either directly owned by or contracted with the federal government.
Q3: What are the different types of facilities operated by the Federal Bureau of Prisons, and how do they differ from ICE facilities?
A3: The Federal Bureau of Prisons operates several types of facilities, including United States penitentiaries, federal correctional institutions, private correctional institutions, and federal prison camps, among others. These facilities differ from ICE facilities as they are not specifically used for detaining immigrants; instead, they serve to incarcerate individuals convicted of federal crimes.
Q4: How does ICE ensure the management and administration of its operations?
A4: ICE manages its operations through several supporting divisions, including the Management & Program Administration, the Office of the Principal Legal Advisor (OPLA), and the Office of Professional Responsibility (OPR). These divisions aid in the administration, legal support, and maintaining professional standards within the agency.
Q5: Who is the acting director of ICE, and when was the last Senate-confirmed director appointed?
A5: The acting director of ICE is Todd Lyons. The last Senate-confirmed director was Sarah Saldaña, who stepped down on January 20, 2017. Since then, the agency has not had a Senate-confirmed director.
Q6: Are ICE personnel responsible for patrolling American borders?
A6: No, ICE personnel are not responsible for patrolling American borders. This role is fulfilled by U.S. Customs and Border Protection. ICE focuses on internal enforcement and investigations related to immigration and customs.
Q7: What is the relationship between ICE facilities and federal prisons?
A7: ICE facilities are separate from federal prisons operated by the Federal Bureau of Prisons. While federal prisons are used to incarcerate individuals convicted of federal crimes, ICE facilities are specifically used for detaining immigrants as part of immigration law enforcement.
References:
- United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement
- List of immigrant detention sites in the United States
- List of United States federal prisons