U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is expanding its numbers of special agents with authority to investigate, arrest, and refer for prosecution people suspected of violating immigration law, per a final rule published in September 4.

“USCIS has always been an enforcement agency. By upholding the integrity of our immigration system, we enforce the laws of this nation. As Secretary Noem delegated lawful authorities to expand the agency’s law enforcement capabilities, this rule allows us to fulfill our critical mission. This historic moment will better address immigration crimes, hold those that perpetrate immigration fraud accountable, and act as a force multiplier for DHS and our federal law enforcement partners, including the Joint Terrorism Task Force,” said USCIS Director Joseph B. Edlow.

You can read USCIS’ press release here.

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