Who is responsible for entering records of immigration violators into the NCIC?

The responsibility for entering records of immigration violators into the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) lies with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). ICE focuses on immigration enforcement and plays a central role in tracking individuals who violate immigration laws. As the agency specifically tasked with enforcing immigration regulations, ICE has the authority and the operational capability to maintain accurate records of individuals who are not compliant with immigration standards.

While other agencies like Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and local police may have involvement in various aspects of immigration enforcement or law enforcement, they do not have the primary responsibility for managing NCIC entries related to immigration violations. CBP primarily handles border control and inspections, while local police agencies may deal with local law enforcement issues but typically do not engage directly with federal immigration records. The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), although a major player in law enforcement and criminal background checks, does not cover immigration specifically as part of their mandate. Therefore, ICE is distinctly responsible for ensuring that immigration violators are recorded appropriately within the NCIC framework.