The Department of Homeland Security manages the country’s immigration system. Once Border Patrol processes individuals, they usually transition into the custody of Immigration and Customs Enforcement. ICE Field Director Henry Lucero oversees enforcement and removal proceedings in Arizona. He discussed how the agency determines where to send people and how court rulings like the Flores Settlement pose challenges.
Arizona 360 airs Fridays at 8:30 p.m. on PBS 6 and Saturdays at 8 p.m. on PBS 6 PLUS. See more from Arizona 360.
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