HSI vs. ERO Powers, Which ICE Branch Is Knocking On Your Door? Two Branches of ICE and Their Different Enforcement Powers
ICE has two separate branches with vastly different missions and enforcement powers. HSI (Homeland Security Investigations) investigates transnational crimes like human trafficking, drug smuggling, and cybercrime, while ERO (Enforcement and Removal Operations) handles immigration enforcement including detention and deportation. Understanding which branch you’re dealing with is critical because they have different arrest authorities, jurisdictions, and…
