US citizenship agency adds law enforcement agents for 1st time

The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is introducing law enforcement agents for the first time, enabling them to make arrests, carry firearms, and execute warrants under a new rule that expands their authority. USCIS Director Joseph Edlow emphasized that this change will enhance the agency’s ability to combat immigration crimes and collaborate effectively with federal law enforcement partners.

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