Donald Trump authorizes the FBI, DEA and other government agencies to pursue illegal migrants

The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS), by order of the President Donald Trump has authorized law enforcement officials throughout the federal government to participate in “the investigation, location determination, and detention” of undocumented immigrants. issuing a directive intended to operationalize the president’s campaign promise on immigration, according to a memo obtained by CBS News.
The directive allows federal law enforcement agents to carry out immigration-related law enforcement actions that are normally reserved for Department of Homeland Security officials.

The memorandum also It emphasizes that FBI agents already have powers to make immigration arrests under a special permit that was previously rarely used.
The ATF and DEA are not typically involved in immigration enforcement, with exceptions related to drug trafficking or illegal use of firearms. According to the new memo, that could change soon.

Although the document It stops short of designating agents or detailing specific personnel to participate in the deportation campaign planned by President Trump. Administration officials appear to be working to increase the number of law enforcement officers who can pursue immigration-related matters.