What is ICE's job?

The Civics 101 podcast revisits the topic of ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) to clarify its current role, especially in light of the Trump administration's policies. The discussion centers on defining ICE's job, distinguishing between ICE agents (HSI) and enforcement officers (ERO), and examining the legal boundaries of immigration enforcement, including the "100-mile zone." The hosts address the controversial issue of racial profiling, referencing a Supreme Court stay on a lower court's order that had barred it. They also scrutinize conflicting statements from the DHS Secretary regarding the percentage of detainees with criminal records, highlighting that being undocumented is a civil violation, not a crime. Ultimately, the podcast questions whether ICE's focus is truly on public safety and national security, or if it has shifted towards broader enforcement of immigration laws under presidential directives.