What is ICE ERO's responsibility after an immigration court orders deportation?

The primary responsibility of ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) after an immigration court orders deportation is to carry out the removal process. This entails coordinating and executing the physical removal of individuals from the United States who have been ordered deported by the courts. The removal process typically involves verifying the individual’s identity, arranging travel logistics, and ensuring that the deportation complies with legal and procedural guidelines.

Monitoring individuals indefinitely is not the role of ERO following a deportation order. Instead, their focus is on the execution of the order. While temporary stays of deportation may be issued in some cases, it is not a responsibility of ERO to arrange these stays. That process typically involves the courts or legal representatives. Furthermore, referring cases to local authorities is not a function directly associated with ERO's mandate concerning deportation orders; they are primarily tasked with enforcement and removal rather than law enforcement collaboration at the local level.