Why ICE Faces So Few Consequences
Why ICE Faces So Few Consequences When people talk about immigration enforcement in the United States, one name often rises to the top: ICE. Stories about raids, detention centers, and deportations regularly make headlines. But here’s the question many Americans quietly ask: When something goes wrong, who holds ICE accountable? Why does it seem like the agency so often avoids serious consequences? This article takes an investigative look at why ICE, formally known as U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement faces so few consequences. We’ll explore internal investigations, legal immunity rules, limits on oversight, and ongoing FOIA battles. Think of it as peeling back the layers of an onion. Each layer reveals another system that protects the agency from direct accountability. Let’s dive in. The Birth of ICE and Its Expanding Power ICE was created in 2003 after the 9/11 attacks as part of the newly formed United States Department of Homeland Security . The goal was national sec...