ICE STRUCTURE
This investigative branch of ICE handles cybercrime, human trafficking, and financial crimes.
HSI
ICE’s budget in FY 2026 reached this amount.
11.3 Billion
Operation Metro Surge took place in this U.S. metro area.
Minneapolis-St.Paul
This court issued the Martinez v. ICE ruling.
This cabinet‑level department oversees ICE.
Department of Homeland Security
This ICE division is responsible for detention, transportation, and removal operations.
ICE’s workforce grew to more than this many personnel in 2026.
22,000
This many agents were deployed during the operation.
2,000
The ruling expanded ICE’s authority to do this.
detain individuals indefinitely
This year ICE was created as part of a major federal reorganization after 9/11.
2003
HSI stand for
Homeland Security Investigation
This percentage represents ICE’s workforce increase from 2024 to 2026.
120%
This many arrests resulted from the operation.
4,000
This type of hearing is no longer required for individuals labeled flight risks.
bond hearing
This agency, separate from ICE, is responsible for processing immigration benefits like green cards and naturalization.
United States Citizenship and Immigration Services.
This side of ICE is most associated with public controversy.
ERO
This was ICE’s operational removal goal for 2026.
1 million
This type of public reaction followed the operation.
protest
Critics argue the ruling violates this constitutional amendment.
5th Amendment
This federal agency handles border security and is often confused with ICE, even though their missions differ.
Customs and Border Protection
This is the key difference between HSI and ERO.
criminal investigations vs. civil enforcement
This major change enabled ICE to expand operations nationwide.
surge in staffing and funding
This federal department partnered with ICE during the operation
DHS
This major consequence is now seen in detention centers nationwide.
full capacity
This long‑standing legal principle allows the federal government broad authority over immigration, often limiting state power.
federal plenary power