John Morton Sworn in as New ICE Chief
May 21, 2009 – 5:20 am
With the completion of his swearing-in ceremony at Potomac Center North headquarters building in the nation’s capital, the new head John T. Morton became the third Assistant Secretary of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to lead the agency in its six years of existence. The ceremony was officiated by the ICE Deputy Assistant Secretary John Torres in presence of ICE employees. Raising his right hand, Morton swore to “support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies.” At ICE, Morton is expected to guide a workforce of more than 19,000 in an international mission to enforce U.S. customs and immigration laws and conduct investigations related to cross-border and financial crimes. He will be working toward strengthening of nation’s immigration system. Additionally, Morton will play a lead role in coordinating with state and local law enforcement agencies cracking down on human trafficking activities and preventing the illegal movements of weapons and currency from US to Mexico.
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