The Department of Homeland Security has requested the Treasury Secretary to deputize workers, including Internal Revenue Service officers, to aid in immigration enforcement efforts. This move is part of the Trump administration's ongoing efforts to strengthen immigration enforcement.
In a memo dated February 7, DHS Secretary Kristi Noem outlined the department's needs related to immigration enforcement. The memo highlighted that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) requires assistance in developing cases that involve tax, immigration, and money laundering charges. Additionally, DHS has asked the IRS to collaborate in conducting employer investigations and identifying and dismantling financial networks supporting human smuggling.
The memo also listed other areas where DHS requires support, such as assisting with detention facility pick-ups and providing transportation for the removal of migrants.
The memo emphasized that the Department of the Treasury has qualified law enforcement personnel who can contribute to immigration enforcement efforts, especially given recent expansions in the Internal Revenue Service's workforce and budget. The administration has already granted authority to various Justice Department agencies, members of the Texas National Guard, and other entities to assist in immigration enforcement.
This latest development underscores the government's commitment to enhancing immigration enforcement measures and addressing issues related to national security and border control.
