ICE has take a spotlight role in the wake of plans in Trump's administration for mass deportations. Here's what you need to know about the agency.

Immigrants across South Florida are bracing in anticipation of a wave of Immigration and Customs Enforcement raids ordered by the Trump administration. The big picture: President Trump has already acted on his promise to crack down on undocumented immigrants through large-scale deportation.

Border czar Tom Homan told NBC News that several people with criminal convictions were apprehended in Chicago.

Currently, the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and U.S. Customs and Border Protection agencies are the only entities that can enforce immigration law. Here in Southwest Louisiana, local law enforcement agencies say they will cooperate if help is requested by the federal government.

A recent directive by the administration means U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officials can conduct deportation raids at places previously off limits.

Acting Deputy Attorney General Emil Bove, appointed by President Donald Trump, will oversee the efforts of the FBI, DEA, ATF, U.S. Marshall Service, and federal prosecutors.

TPD will comply with state regulation, which says that local police do not enforce civil federal immigration laws. Tacoma police officers also will not inquire into a person’s immigration status unless it is connection to a criminal investigation, the release said.

A Facebook post that garnered hundreds of shares, comments and reactions alleged that agents showed up “looking for someone,” but were turned away by staff. More rumors surfaced later that similar things had happened at Dunedin High School and King High School in east Tampa.

Gov. Andy Beshear said any requests from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement would be "looked at and evaluated."

West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey said during a news conference on Jan. 30, 2025 that a total of 72 people had been arrested as of late on Jan. 29, 2025 in a statewide sweep by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents.

President Donald Trump has made immigration enforcement a top priority for his administration and has supported Abbott’s immigration efforts. Texas repeatedly sued the Biden administration, targeting many of its immigration policies, some of which provided migrants legal pathways to legally enter and stay in the U.S.

John Cook and Dani Busboom Kelly were honored at Pinnacle Bank Arena on Thursday night. The Schuyler Police Department has released a statement denying reports of “large scale deportations or raids” by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.