US immigration crackdown | DHS grants USCIS special powers to execute warrants, make arrests & more

In a dramatic escalation of the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) granted the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) sweeping new law enforcement powers. Effective in 30 days, the rule allows USCIS agents to carry firearms, execute warrants, make arrests, and conduct their own investigations. Traditionally known as the agency that issues visas, green cards, and citizenship, USCIS is now moving into a direct enforcement role.