What It Means To Be Detained By ICE
Understanding ICE Detention: Being detained by ICE means a person has been taken into custody by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. ICE is a federal agency responsible for enforcing immigration laws inside the United States. Detention is a civil process, not a criminal punishment. People may be detained if ICE believes they are in the country without legal status or have violated the terms of their visa or residency.