Immigration and Customs Enforcement Operation MEGA LIMITED OFFICIAL USE HEADQUARTER APPROVED OPERATION PL ' IMMIGRATION AND C TOM ENFORCEME NT {ICE) Operation MEGA Dates: eptcmbcr 17-21, 2017 Lan Enfurec:mc:nt Senviti• c '1ffici:l' I s. Onh• Revised 8 I 0 11017 2018-ICLI-00007-R-0097 I. Situation Executive Order 13,768 entitled Enhancing Public Safety in the Interior ofthe United States.. directs ICE to employ all la\\ ful means to ensure the faithful execution of the immigration laws of the United Slates against all rcmo,able aliens. The objccli\C of Operation \llEGA is to appl) an organized. methodical approach to the location and apprehension of aliens amenable to remo,al Among its broad law enforcement authorities, Imm igration and Customs Enforcement is charged with the criminal and civil enforcement of immigration Ja,,s \\ithin the United States. Enforcement and Removal Operations {l:.RO) is the lead enforcement component '' ithin ICE charged '" ith identif) ing. localing. arresting. detaining. and remO\ ing unla'' full) present al iens. I lomeland ccurit) Im estigations (I I I) is the principal invcstigati\C arm of the Department of I lomclancl Sccurit) and is responsible for combating transnational criminal organizations that are illegally exploiting America·s crave!. trade. financial and immigration S)stems. II. Mission Operation ~1 EGA information: ''ill target aliens'' ho, as indicated b) a\.ailable im estigati\e (a) Ha\ e been convicted of an) criminal offense; (b) Ha'e been charged \\ith any criminal offense. \\here such charge has not been resohcd: (c) I la\ e committed acts that constitute a chargeable criminal offense: (d) Ha\e engaged in fraud or" illful misrepresentation in connection\\ ith any official matter or application before a go' emmental agenc): (e) Have abused an} program related to receipt of public benefits: (f) Are subject to a final order of removal. but \\ho ha\e not complied \\.ith their legal obligation to depart the United States: or (g) In the judgment of an immigration officer. othern ise pose a risk to public safety or national security. In support of the Department of Justice·s {DOJ) counter \ Iara ah atrucha {\1S-l 3) strateg). \1 EGA \\ill also seek to target kno\\n or su pected tS-13 gang members and associates that the Depanment of Justice {DOJ) has identified as not meeting their prosecutorial thresholds. The DOJ-identified MS-13 members and associates have been derived from criminal investigations in se,eral cities across the United States. During MEGA enforcement actions. HSI will._l ~ and. if additional C\ idencc is de\eloped against these individuals. 11 I \\ill present for criminal prosecution. Ill. Execution This operation "ill consist of 5 da) s of enforcement acti\ ities from September 17-21. 2017. '' ith continued arrest and location efforts as resources allo'" and in\CStigati\e leads are receh ed. Enforcement activities will be conducted b) multiple arrest teams dispatched throughout all 24 Field Office Areas of Operation (AO Rs) and 26 Special Agent in Charge (SAC) commit all necessary resources offices. The ERO Field Office Directors (fODs) '' ithin their jurisdictions. including Fugitive Operations Teams (FOTs) and Mobile Criminal Alien Teams (\11CATs). Deponation Officer:, (DOs) from the Criminal Alien Program (CAP). Altcrnati\es to Detention (ATD) and the detained and non-detained units of local ERO offices v~ill assist as necessal). Field offices" ith dedicated Task Force Officers or other partnership~ should invite as appropriate and coordinate the assistance of additional resources for this operation. ''ill The folio\\ ing Law Enforcement Agencies (LEAs) \\ill assist in this operation: ( cc attached Excel spread beet fo r Team and L EA breakdown). One SDDO or DO \\ill be assigned as the Team Leader (TL) for each CRO team and one ''ill be assigned as the File Control Officer (fCO). Operation Briefing On September 15. 2017. all officers. agents. and an) other la\\ enforcement personnel participating in the operation ''ill attend the operation briefing. The briefing should include a rcprc entative from the Office of Chief Counsel (OCC) to address Fourth Amendment and other pertinent legal considerations associated '' ith enforcement of administrati\le warrants. This briefing "'ill also include instruction from the local Field Office Ju\enile Coordinator to Cruiure appropriate handling of an) children encountered. In addition. ICE. field managers ma) choose to seek additional training b) their local OCC prior to the operation. 3 Lal L nlorcemcnt 'ic""';, l\c - Officiai t: '" Only "' •rlllm ,,, Re' iscd 81l 0120 17 2018-ICLI-00007-R-0099 Hours of Operation Operational hours for making conLact at residences will range from daily. TLs will determine the duty hours \\ithin this range that best sui~ al needs. Arrest activilies not conducted at residences may be conducted before nd after if deemed operational!) necessary based on investieative de\ clo ments. 1 o planned arrest attempts at residences'' ill begin prior to unless the FOO o r SAC has revie\\ed the case and gh·en appro\al based on specific justifications for each case (provide anachment if applicable). All acth ities ''ill be conducted in accordance \\ ith ICE policies and procedures. Supervisor) stafT will change shift hours as needed in order to facilitate the operation. Each operational team ''ill secure an) and all lcgall) issued identity documents for all arrestees who will require a travel document (ID) for removal. Teams will make every effort to secure documents prior to departing the arrest location. Obtaining these documents at the time of arre twill greatly decrease the time spent in detention. As arrest efforts progress. team resources may be reassigned to other geographical areas to meet operational needs or returned to their official duty posts as deemed appropriate by ICE supervisors. Homeland Securiry lnvesrigarion · HSI will plan and conduct enforcement operations at the most advantageous days and times in accordance with standard protocols. Officer Safety All ICE Field Management shall consider officer safet) issues and available intelligence to ensure the welfare of all officers involved in the operation. In general. it is important to consider that a majority of the target locations associated with this operation will result in the arrest of more than one subject. Supen isors are encouraged to allocate greater manpower than is traditional!) assigned to each target location in order to account for larger groups and associates with criminal histories. ICE officers will not ..i Lan Enforcement Srnsithc orfic;ai Use Oul~ Revised 8r1 0f2017 2018-ICLI-00007-R-0100 Tra11sportatio11/Dete11tio11 ICE field \!tanagers ma) also choose to assign designated processing and transportation teams to allow at-large arrest teams to continue apprehcn ion cITons and maintain appropriate staffing numbers for at-large imestigati\e and arrest cfTons. ICE managers should utilize contracted transportation \\hen feasible. Once arrested. all detainees will be transponed to an appropriate detention faci lity (or transferred to the custod) of the Oepanment of Health and I luman Services (H I IS} if appropriate}. All files'' ill be revie\\ed b} the FOT team leader ODO for legal sufficienc) prior to the alien being tran fcm:d to an on,,ard location. An) legal sufficiency issues or concerns will be prompt I) raised with the local OCC for discussion and resolution. The arrest of an} alien requiring a oticc to Appear ('.TA) should be presented \\ith the option of a Stipulated Remo\ al. ''here applicable. to aid m the reduction of detention time. and if deemed appropriate b) supcn iSO[) personnel gi\ en the circumstances. To the extent possible. FOOs will \\Ork'' ith their OCC and the l:.xecuth·e Office for Immigration Revie'' {COIR) to ensure their a\.ailabilit} to approve stipulated removals and legal sufficiency of the NTA during the operation. Paramount to the success of this operation'' ill be the safe and orderl) transportation of the apprehended aliens. Each FOO "•ill be responsible for identifying suitable detention space'" ithin their AOR. hould additional detention resources be required. the FOO \\ill coordinate locating those resourees '' ith I IQ Field Operation~ . All adult targets" ill be detained in detention facilities as determined by the responsible field office. Targets under 18 )Cars of age'' ill be housed in ICE custody if the minor is determined to be accompanied or "as pre\. iousl) released to a parent or legal guardian. and HHS custod) if designated as unaccompanied. \\. hen appropriate, a form of ATD ma} be utilized if authori1ed b} supcn isOr} personnel. An} ju\.enile criminal aliens'' ill be transported to one of the ICE under-72-hour contract be detenuon facilities. An) juvenile that needs to be held for a longer period transferred to an HI IS foci lit}. As the a\ ailabi lit) of HHS beds in secure facilities ma} be limited. arrests of an) juveniles ma} need to be staggered to occur be) ond the dates identified for this operation. ICE ''ill continue to coordinate" ith HHS regarding the avai lability of secure beds for ju\cnilcs in advance of the upcoming operation. Ground transportation. ICE Air. and/or commercial air \\ill be utilized as appropriate. ''ill 5 bav. fnforeemeHt Sc:H'lilh" l'I./ Official L u~c Only r(, ' Revised 8 I012017 2018-ICLI-00007-R-0101 ICE Air Operation ICE Air Operations (IAO) will support Operation MEGA to be conducted by all 24 AORs from eptember 17-21. 2017. Prior to the operation, if field offices anticipate a significant number of arrests, the} should contact IAO to schedule immediate air transportation service for transfer/staginglremo' al of aliens via established mailboxes and ICE Air points of contact. clear!)' identif)ing cases as Operation MEGA cases. IAO will assign a Out) Officer from both Air Charter Operations and Commercial Air Operations. 24 '7. throughout the course of this operation to ensure immediate responsiveness to the field. s operational demands. In addition. to ensure all field offices are provided '"ith optimal IAO support prior to. during. and after Operation MEGA. IAO will establish a 24n Command Center to assist the field offices "ith any requisite air transportation movements (Charter/Commercial). Duty Officers will be rotated and a roster will be suppl ied prior to the operation In the C\'ent the field offices require assistance. please contact the Out) Officer for Air Charter Ops at or the Out} Officer for Commercial Air Ops at - In addition. for officer safety purposes. IAO ''ill ensure the Deportation Officer(s)/Flight Officers in Charge assigned to the air transportation mO\'Cments "ill ha'e adequate rest bcm een missions. Dul} Officers for both Air Charter and Commercial Air" ill be rotated and a dut} roster for Command Center assignments" ill be supplied prior to the operation. IAO "ill coordinate" ith ERO Assistant Attaches for Removal (AARs) to reduce counlr} clearance and rcmo,al notification time frames. in order to expedite rcmO\als during and after the operation AARs "' i II remain available during the course of the operation to assist in acquiring exceptions to removal timelines. documentary information. and/or clearances in order to facilitate removals as soon as possible. IV. Adm inistration The ICE Exccuthc Associate Directors (EAD ). Deput) Executive Associate Directors (Deputy EADs). and Assistant Directors (A Ds). as appropriate. as \\ell as panicipating ICE offices ha'e been briefed on this operational plan and support ils execution. 6 La" Enfor.etmeat SeR· 1tn le' Revised 8/ I0/20 I7 2018-ICLI-00007-R-0102 Enforcement and Remoml Operations A) Targeted Alien - 8,.tOO Target lists \\ill be provided to the field offices no later than Augu t 23, 201 7. hould an issue \\ ith a target remain unresoh ed prior to the initiation of the operation, that target should be remo\ed from the lisL B> close of bu iness eptember 12, 201 7. each FOO \\ill re\ie\\ and apprO\c the target list priorto return to the Fugiti\e Operations mailbox (HQERO. FUGOPS). Once appro\ed b) HQ. the final target list '"ill be disseminated to the respecthe FODs b) Thursday, eptember 14, 201 7. ERO HQ \\ill suppon legal. tra\el document, and rcmo\al efforts for each target after apprehension. B) After-Action Reporting Requirements ICE Offices should conduct an after-action briefing as soon as practicable after completion of the operation and before the after-action conference. In addition. the NFOP ma) conduct a national after-action teleconference. C) Operational De-Conflictio o The target list will be queried in to ensure de-confliction '' ith I IS i and other law enforcement agencies. HSI and ERO ma) participate joint I) or in parallel in enforcement activities as dictated by resource-to-target needs within local AORs. D) Local Law Enforcement Agencie (LEAs) ICE Offices are general!) directed to ad\'isc local LEAs prior to the execution of an) HQ apprO\ed operation plan. I IO\\e\er. if operation sensitivities are expected to compromise officer safet) or operational securit). notification to LEAs ''ill be left to the discretion of ICE supervisors. E) en iti\'e Location and Fourth Amendment Potential enforcement acti' ities near sensith e locations as defined in the October 24. 2011. memorandum titled E11forceme111 .k11om at or Focu.w:d on Sensitfre loca11om. including schools. \\ill be 3\ oided unless operationall) ncccssal). and onl) then in compliance \\ith the requirements of the memorandum. Pre-planned operations conducted near a sensithe area must be reviewed and approved in \Hiting by HQ according to the memorandum. and outlined in this section of the 7 L;m i;nforu:nh:m 8ci1,1mc Official i;,e Col~ Rc,ised 8 10 2017 2018-ICLI-00007-R-0103 operation plan. All personnel a signed to the operation must ha\e completed the annuall) required ensiti\e Locations training. F) Congressional, Community and Media Relations No proactive outreach ball be conducted with non-Ian enforcement entitle: on the planning or execution of thi operation. The specifics of the operation "ill be coordinated \\ith the ICE. Offices of Congressional Relations and Public Affairs {OPA). OHS and/or ICE press release(s) or media events ma) occur once the results of the initial four-da) operation surge arc finalized. Once finalized. ERO AAR·s \\ill \\Ork\\ ith their LS Embass) Public Affairs Office to de\elop messaging for local foreign media regarding the dangers of illegal migration. and that entering the United States illegall) ''ill result in arrest. detention. and imminent rcmo\al as the operation demonstrates/ed. G) Pro ecu tions In instances\\ here an alien ma) be subject to prosecution. the case'' ill be presented to the U.S. Attome) ·s Office' talc Attome) ·s Office. as appropriate. If the case is accepted for prosecution. a Form 1-2-t7A (Immigration Detaineri\otice of Action). ''ill be filed'' ith the agenc) assuming custod) of the alien. depending on the nature of the prosecuting agency"s cooperation ''ith ICE transfer requests. If the U.S. Attorne) ·s Office/State Attomcy·s Office declines to prosecute. the declination'' ill be recorded in the EARM prosecution module and the narrati\'e portion of the Form 1-213 (Record of Oeportable/lnadmissible Alien) and included in the file. H) Gang These targets ma) current!) or previous!) ha\ e been affiliated '' ith criminal gangs. In the event officers encounter an alien affiliated '' ith a street gang. officers must record the appropriate information on the Form 1-213 and photograph an}' umoos. Where operationall} safe. photos" ill be taken in residences \\here gang tags and or paraphernalia are prcvalenL to include a photo of the front of the house for future officer safet) concerns. ICE Definition ofGang A/ember and Gang A~socia1e A Ga ng Member is defined as nn)onc \\ho admits gang affiliation. is com icted of, iolations associated \\ith 18 L ..C. § 521 or an) other federal or state law punishing or imposing ci' ii consequences for gang-related activit) or association, 8 La11 Enfurec::ment Stn· 1tnC! Official " ·c Onl?' Re" 1scd 8fl 011017 2018-ICLI-00007-R-0104 falls under h\ o or more of the follO\\ ing criteria. one of\\ hich occurred in the pre\ ious fh·e )ears. An ociatc Gang lember is defined as an indi\idual \\ho e\.hibits .Q..!.!£ of the follo,.. ing criteria but has not been formall) initiated into the gang: Q! • • • • • • • • • ubject has tattoos identif) ing a pccific gang. Subject frequents an area notorious for gangs and or associates with knO\\n gang members. Subject has been seen displaying gang hand signStS) mbols. Subject has been identified as a gang member b) a reliable source orb) an informant (tested or untested). Subject has been arrested on t\\ o or more occasions \\ ith kno" n gang members (if the most recent arrest occurred in the past five )Cars, the ..pre\ ious fi\e years'" requirement is deemed to ha\e been met). Subject has been idenufied as a gang member b) a jail. prison. or other LEA. Subject has been identified as a gang member through seized \Hillen or electronic correspondence. ubject has been seen "earing gang apparel or been found possessing gang paraphernalia. Subject has been identified as a gang member through documented reasonable suspicion. The officers/agents conducting the arrest ,..,ill determine "hether indications of association are presenl I) ~on-targeted JuHniles The presence of non-targeted juveniles at a target location. or in the care of a targeted alien, , .. ill be explored during initial im·estigation. suneillance and diligent research of a\ ailable indices. to the extent possible. Should avai lable information indicate that such non-targeted ju\ eniles "ill like I} be present, authorization from ICE supen isors should be obtained prior to taking an) enforcement action. In the event that non-targeted minors are identified. or like!) to be encountered. farnil) members. care providers and communit). as \\Cit as state and local juvenile resources. "ill be identified and a plan of care for nontargeted ju\ cnilcs "ill be addressed prior to the commencement of operations. In addition. the utmost care and consideration "ill be used" hen dealing" ith minors. especiall} "hen minors are present during in ten ie" s or encounters '' ith 9 La" Eufoaecmcnt Scniith c Offieia! U· e ORI) Rc.,,ised 8/10 2017 2018-ICLI-00007-R-0105 adults. The questioning of minors will be kept to a minimum and conducted in the least thrcalening manner and environment possible. In thee\ cnt thal non-targeted minor(s) is are present. and their presence was not anticipated during operational enforcement planning acti\ ities. the supen isors and TLs ma) need to seek a sistance from the state or local go\'ernmcntal agenc) responsible for juvenile issues. i.e.. Child Protective en ices (CPS). As such, ICE supen isors and TLs \\ill maintain possession of the agency's appropriate contact numbers to be used as necessal) throughout the entiret) of the operation. If non-targeted minors are encountered. the local ju\enile coordinator will be contacted for guidance. If this person is una\ ailable. the Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) must be notified at 202-·W 1-5709 upon completion of processing. Whcne\ er possible. non-targeted minors will be placed in the care of immediate famil) members \\ho have no ascertainable criminal history and or are not targets of this operation. If there are no other options. primal) care pro\ iders ''ho fall within the Executive Order Enhancing Public Safety in the lntartor ofthe United States dated January 25. 2017, and are subject to removal but have no ascenainable criminal record. and are not targets of this operation. ma} be placed on an Order of Recognizance or upen ision. "ith supen·isor) appro\ al. Non-targeted minors" ill be turned O\ er to local resources onl) as a last reson. be conducted consistent" ith the requirements of uch enforcement acti\ it} ICE Po lie} 'o. 11064. I: Facilttatmg ParenJa/ Interests in the Co11r~e of Cfril Immigration Enforcement Actfrit1es {Aug. 23. 2013). '"ill J) Alien procc ing after arre t Afier the initial arrest processing is completed, the arresting officer. or a removal team member identified prior to the operation." ill serve charging documents to all relevant panics and or input all the information mto eTD. as applicable. At this time. onl) El ahador. Guatemala. Honduras and the Dominican Republic panicipate in cm. For all other countries. after uploading a cop} of the TD presentation into cTD. the officer must mail the TD package to the appropriate consulate, Embassy or HQ. Attention to detail is very important to ensure that countries do not ha\ e an excuse to delay or not issue a ffi--photos must be clear and on photo paper: tra\el document applications. \\hen needed. must be complete I) filled-in: and references to CAT. refugee or as) lum must be redacted. 10 La .... [nforeemeat Sen ,jfr." Offidal u,c Onl.• Rcvased810.2017 2018-ICLI-00007-R-0106 Field Offices are reminded to refer problematic cases to the Remo\ al and International Operations (RIO) teams for assistance. The RIO Insight page contains tra\ cl document guidance and re Jc, ant TD application fonns. K) Tasks Enforcement and Remo\.·a/ Operat1011s I. All Participating Field Offices: A copy of the Operation Plan and FOD appro' ed target list "ill be sent to the "ational Fugiti\'e Operations Program \.\FOP) 'ia the llQERO. FUGOPS Mailbox. ubmissions must include the Operation Plan. igncd FOD Signature Page. Target List. and Personnel Brea"dO\\.n, along "ith any additional atlachmcnts as neccssar) . 2. FOP: Prior to the operation. FOP'' ill pro' ide HQ Field Operations "ith a cop) of the appro,ed operation plan. "\FOP \\ill pro\ ide notifications of the planned operation to the folio\\ ing: a. the La\\. Enforcement Support Center; b. the National Criminal Analysis and Targeting Center: c. the Office of Congressional Affairs; d. the Office of Public Affairs: and e. the Office of the Principal Legal Ad' isor. 3. The La'' Enforcement upport Center (LESC) is a\ailable 24 hours a da}. seven da.>s a \\eek and "ill pro\ ide support to arrest teams conducting operations. All officers. agents participating in the operation should ha\.e the contact number for the LE C: 802-872-6020 \\hen calling the LESC. officers should be prepared to prO\ ide their indi' idual LE C officer ID. Homeland SecurilJ lnwtsl1gatio11s \,I EGA \\ill target known or suspected \1 -13 gang members and associates that the Department of Justice (DOJ) has identified as not meeting their prosecutorial thresholds. During MEGA enforcement actions. H I special agents \\ill ha\'e unifonnit) "ith respect to the folio\\ ing: 1. U e of FALCON and FALCON Mobile: The FALCO platfonn pro\ ides a suite of programs to facilitate in\estigathe analytics and data accc s across HSI missions. Currentl). FALCO~ houses all gang II Lav. [nfo r~~mcnt SeA ,ith e Offieia1 l!c;e OAI) Re\.lsed 8 10'2017 2018-ICLI-00007-R-0107 infonnation collected through both the lCM and EID (EAGLE) modules. It is highl) recommended that field components conduct record checks (names. address, phone and identification numbers, etc.) through FALCON on their proposed MS-13 targets. 4. Consent Scarche : Where operationally feasible. when agents obtain consent to search any residence. conve)ance. or computer, the agents \Viii document consent in \\ riting. All consent searches wi II further be documented after the fact in an ROI. The ROI \\ill include the details surrounding the search. including who gave consent. relationship to 12 Lav. Eof6re... mtet Seus1tr. e Offieisl U ,e Onl:+ Rc\'iscd 8110 20 17 2018-ICLI-00007-R-0108 the domicile. the name and biographical information of all persons encountered or arrested. a list of any items seized. and the names of an} H I or other la\\ enforcement personnel \\ho \\Cre inrnlved. 5. Encounters with .. Citizens and Lega l Permanent Residents : As soon as a person is identified as a united States Citizen (USC) or Lawful!} Admitted Permanent Resident (LPR). and that person is not subject to any other criminal or administrative \ iolation of la'', the person \\ill not be detained unless there is a la\\ enforcement reason (i.e .. a \\arrant. operational integrit). officer safet)) to detain them. In the case of encountering a USC or othemise lawful!) present person \\ ith an active state or local "arrant. those individuals \\ill immediately be turned O\.er to state or local law enforcement. The arrest of U C or LPR gang member... based solel) on their affiliation "ith a gang.\\ ill not occur unless combined \\ilh another.., iolation of state or federal la" . Add1tionall). consult "ith OPLA for LPR gang members encountered "ith prior convictions that make them amenable to remo\ able proceedings. L) General Report ing Req uirements £nforceme111 and Remo,·al Opt:rallons I. Daily Operations Report : Submitted to NFOP \'ia the HQERO, FUGOP mailbox utili1ing the HQ appro,ed arrest reporting spreadsheet. Reports "ill be submitted once a da} at the conclusion of the enforcement OJXration for the da) ·s acth ities up to the submission of the rcpon. 2. EAGLE: ALL EAGLE entries pursuant to this operation "ill use .. C ro C heck MEGA ' 3. Ol\U: All Operations \1anagement vtodule (0M 2) entries pursuant to this operation \\ill use Cro Check. At the conclusion of daily operations. each team leader" ill ensure that the OM2 is properly updated with all F01 and \1CAT arrests and that these arrests are \alidated in EAGLE. 13 Lav. EAfareemenl Sett:.tln t: \111£.D roa v Fl I I \ t Offieisi l ''" OnlJ (f l'l.O of111~1l'u/t Dl/Spd ri rofid•N~~ .. " /Dmt. Re\ 1sed 8 I012017 2018-ICLI-00007-R-0109 4. Quality Assurance: An officer(s) and support staff not involved with the operation ''ill revie\\ target files against the dail) repon to ensure lhat lhe statistics reported are accurate. This re\ ie'' must be completed daily and at the conclusion oflhe operation. If asked to pro\ ide statistics prior to 'alidation. lhe information must be clearl) identified as not validated and subject to change. 5. ignificaot Event otification (SEN): A SE I ignificant Incident Report (SIR)\\ ill need to be submitted in accordance\\ ith e\isting polic) a \\ell as for an} arrests of these targets in ''hich an) incidents, media or '-JGO ncti..,1t) occurred during lhe encounter and the custody di!)position(s) incident to arrest. The reports will be titled Cro Check Incident. 6. DROLcnd nod Intelligence (INTEL) Debriefing: To facilitate lhe collection of intelligence. each FOT"MCAT AFOD \\ill coordinate "ith their local IN I EL AFOD. to accomplish an intelligence debriefing of lhe subject and submit a ORO Lead. if appropriate. Homeland Security Jm·estigat1om Throughout lhe operational period. ICE and H I senior leadership" ill be briefed on lhe investigath e achie\ ements of this operation. The HSI Contraband Smuggling and Gang Unit (C GU) will be responsible for the tracking and rcponing of enforcement statistics captured in ICM and qualitati\ e information from Significant Prospecti\e bent Acti\ it} Reports (SPEA Rs) and Significant Incident Reporu (SIRs) related to this operation. Standard reporting to Domestic Operations "ill continue as usual. Field offices arc ad' ised lhat lhe report submissions for this operation must thorough!) rcncct lhe role pla)ed b) OHS components during the course of the enforcement action or investigath e activil). 1. ignificant Enforcement Nctivork ( EN): Field offices must adhere to existing SEN reporting requirements and submit rcporu '"ith as much ad' anced notice a possible prior to the anticipated action (in lhe case of Pl:ARs). and as soon as possible. but no later than 24 hours after the occurrence (in the case of SlRs). During lhe operational period. offices will title their SPEAR and SIR submissions in the followi ng manner: Operation MEGA. and select ..Transnational Crime and Public afety'' "ithin the ·'Oh is ion·· field. ote that all reporting threshold are wah·ed for Operation ~1EGA . t .i l :I" Euforccm~ut SeRsith c Offieial l'1;e Only :\U (.. t:A.fl :\o - Rc,iscd 8 10 2017 2018-ICLI-00007-R-0110 2. ICM : All enforcement activities shall be memorialized in a report or series of reports under one ICM case number labeled Operation MEGA. Arrests and seizures shall adhere to SEA CATS policies and to follO\\ the aforementioned report labeling in the prefix of the title followed \\ ith .. : arrest &/or seizure of .. :· Da ta Quality Reminder 3. EAGLE: The EAGLE booking application is used by ICE law enforcement officers to process the biometric and biographic information of individuals arrested. EAGLE is used to track the 15 L:ih Enfon:cmcnt Scu:siliH; HIUIWiji. ·- " p#!J/1. nla& o/1r11.1~111.. , Official b 'c Onl~ "(.,".CIASSlnEll F"vlt OrFICL-CL tSEO\LI' L. F'JL.'O u n JJ]J II vU. F !t'lmflM do mq ~ atm:JI for-, .... ....,anadl~ 'JDnlX'h ho .. Revised 8r10 2017 2018-ICLI-00007-R-0111 apprehension of indh- iduals. both U.S. ciliLens and foreign nationals. who ha\ e been arreslcd b) ICE. CBP. or other la\\ enforcement Ill . . . . . istrative la\\ s, officers \\ ithin DI I for \ iolations • including the I J\. Please include on all respecti\e EAGLC reporting. The criminal affiliation field within EAGLE is utilized to designate arrestees as gang member or associales. Please ensure that the gang designation and membership criteria are applied to properl} identif) \1 -13 gang members and associates. users ma) locate - e a ro riate three digit code for gang related acth it) b} entering the from lhe criminal affilialion field. Once the code is entere e user ma) press the enter "e) to allo\\ the code description to populate in the criminal affiliation field. 4. G ang Member hip Identification: Individuals encountered should be full) identified and documented \\ ithin ICM Reports of Im estigation (ROI}. Form 1-213 · s. etc .. and lhe follO\\ing criminal affiliation codes should be selected. as appropriate. in ICM and EAGLE: Gang Leader (IC\l Code: - A gang leader is a gang member ''ho holds a leadership posmon \\ ithin the gang and directs a gang· s criminal ancLor recruitment acti\ity in furtherance of lhc gang's criminal goals. Gang \itember (ICM Code: - A gang member is an indi\ idual \\ho shares a gang's identit) and its purpose of engaging in criminal acti\ it). • An indi\ idual \\ill be identified as a gang member if he or she admits membership in a gang or if the indi\idual has been convicted of\ iolaling Tille 18 United tatcs Code Section 521 or an) olher federal or state la" criminalizing or imposing ch ii con equenccs for gang-related act iv il) . An individual may also be identified as a gang member ifhe or she meets lwo or more of lhc gang idenlifying crileria. at least one of\\ hi ch must ha' e occurred \\ ithin the previous 5 )ears. 16 Official ~l:str.HU..ffilFIF.WfO/tOFll I It r u ~c Only \L> i; FOtfl rndcr IN 1-rraz Re\i~ed 2018-ICLI-00007-R-0112 8 10 2017 Gang Associate {ICM Code:- A gang associate is an individual \\ho exhibits one of the gang member criteria but \\ho is not fonnally initiated into the gang. La\\ Enforcement Officers encountering the indh idual ''ill detennine \\hether indications of gang association are present. [.Vote. Sub;c.ct does not have to be arrested for c/as. ification} V. Co mma nd and Control Enforcement and Remoml Opera1io1u I. Primal) means of communication\\ ill be' ia radio. telephone and E-mail. 2. General contact infonnation: Emergencies: 911 LE C: 802-872-6020 ector: l-800-X-SECTOR (973-2867) lNTERPOL: 202-532-4297 INTERPOL 24-hour Command Center (IOCC): 202-616-3900 ORR: 202-401-5709 TACC0\1 (703) 551-5611 3. Local contact infonnation: AFOD: office SDDO: office ERO Los Angeles Command Center: Homeland Securtl)' /ni·esrigariom HSI field offices\\ ill utilize standard command and control mechanisms as per local protocols. 17 ..Lan rnforcemcnt S.QRSi h-. e Official l SC Onl) Rc,ised 8 10 2017 2018-ICLI-00007-R-0113 ATIACHME T : (If a pplicable) Attachment I: Complete Target List Attachment 2: Other than normal operational hou~ justification Attachment 3: Operational Support Anachment 4: Supporting Agenc) Contact Information Attachment 5: CP Contact List DISTRIBUTION - rRO: HQNFOP llQNCATC HQ Field Operations HQ Repatriation HQOPLA HQOPA FOD DFOD Fugitive Operations AFOD 18 I "" Fnforccmcnt Scnsith c Offieial lJ.,e OHi~ { "J.'CLA.'fSlf1£DffOR OFF/CV I )).. b COr£Xm Revised 8 I0/2017 2018-ICLI-00007-R-0114 Operation MEGA September 20 17 AUTHORIZING OFFICl.\L JORGER FIELD JR For Da,·id A. 'v1arin field Office Director Los Angeles Field Office APPROV I G OFFICIAL Assistant Director Enforcement 19 Re\I ed 8 10 2017 2018-ICLI-00007-R-0115 Enforcement and Removal Operations A) Targeted Aliens - 8 400 Target lists will be provided to the fi eld offices no later than August 18, 2017. Should an issue with a target remain unresolved prior to the initiation of the o eratiQQ, that target should be removed from the list. By close of business Se tember 5, 2017, each FOD will review and approve the target list prior to return to the Fugitive Operations mailbox (HQERO, FUGOPS). Once approved by HQ, the final target list will be disseminated to the respective FODs by Thursday, Se tember 7 2017. ERO HQ will support legal, travel document, and removal efforts for each target after apprehension. B) After-Action Reporting Requirements ICE Offices should conduct an after-action briefing as soon as practicable after completion of the operation and before the after-action conference. In addition, the NFOP may conduct a national after-action teleconference. C) Operational De-Confliction The target list will be queried in TECS MOD utilizing to ensure de-confliction with HSI and other law enforcement agencies. HSI and ERO may participate j ointly or in parallel in enforcement activities as dictated by resource-to-target needs within local AORs. D) Local Law E nforcem ent Agencies (LEAs) ICE Offices are generally directed to advise local LEAs prior to the execution of any HQ approved operation plan. However, if operation sensitivities are expected to compromise officer safety or operational security, notification to LEAs will be left to the discretion of ICE supervisors. E) Sensitive Locations and Fourth Amendment Potential enforcement activities near sensitive locations as defined in the October 24, 201 1, memorandum titled Enforcement Actions at or Focused on Sensitive Locations, including schools, will be avoided unless operationally necessary, and only then in compliance with the requirements of the memorandum. Pre-planned operations conducted near a sensitive area must be reviewed and approved in writing by HQ according to the memorandum, and outlined in this section of the 7 I ,aw Enforcement Sensitive Offieial Use Only 1 • , . • 11L• document is UNCLA5~'>JFIEDllFOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY (U!/FOUO). It co111ai11s information _ • p rom public release 1111der tire reec.0111