The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced a final rule on September 4, 2025, that grants new law enforcement authority to its special agents. This change enhances their ability to enforce immigration laws more effectively.
- USCIS final rule introduces new special agents
- Enhanced law enforcement authority granted to USCIS
- Policy update impacts immigration enforcement procedures
- Legal firm Fragomen provides analysis on rule change
- No detailed specifics on enforcement scope provided
On September 4, 2025, USCIS issued a final rule allowing its special agents to carry out law enforcement duties. This move aims to improve immigration enforcement and border security. The new authority enables agents to investigate, arrest, and enforce immigration laws more independently. The rule expands USCIS agents’ powers, aligning them with other federal law enforcement agencies. The change is part of broader efforts to strengthen immigration oversight and national security.
- USCIS special agents can now conduct investigations and arrests without needing external agency approval.
- The rule enhances USCIS’s ability to enforce immigration laws directly.
- The change aims to improve border security and immigration compliance.
- The final rule took effect shortly after its announcement on September 4, 2025.
This development signals a significant shift in USCIS’s enforcement capabilities, potentially impacting immigration procedures and legal processes nationwide.
Stakeholders should monitor USCIS updates for operational changes and enforcement priorities following this authority expansion.
