What is the primary focus of the ICE Fugitive Operations Team?

The primary focus of the ICE Fugitive Operations Team is to locate and apprehend fugitives who have outstanding removal orders. This team plays a crucial role in enforcing immigration laws by targeting individuals who have been ordered to leave the United States but have not complied with that order. The team's operations often involve tactical execution and collaboration with other agencies to effectively apprehend these individuals who are considered fugitives.

This focus is distinct from the other options. Identifying undocumented immigrants can be a task for various branches of immigration enforcement but is not the specific mandate of the Fugitive Operations Team. Conducting workplace enforcement pertains to enforcing laws against employers who hire undocumented workers but is outside the team's purview, as is processing immigration applications, which is typically handled by different divisions within ICE or the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). The Fugitive Operations Team’s dedicated mission to apprehend individuals who have failed to leave the country ensures that they target specific individuals who pose a higher risk by remaining in the country despite legal mandates.