What are "ICE holds"?

"ICE holds" refer specifically to requests made by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to local law enforcement agencies to detain individuals who are suspected of being in the country unlawfully. This practice is a tool used by ICE to facilitate immigration enforcement, allowing them to take custody of individuals after their release from local law enforcement, typically for other criminal charges. The purpose of these holds is to ensure that individuals with immigration violations are not released back into the community without being processed by immigration officials.

The other options, while related to immigration in some way, do not accurately define "ICE holds." Proposals for new immigration laws focus on legislative changes rather than law enforcement practice. Training sessions for ICE agents pertain to preparation and education for immigration enforcement but do not involve the holding of individuals. Community outreach programs aim to inform and engage with the public about immigration issues, which is distinct from the enforcement actions associated with ICE holds. Thus, the correct answer illustrates the specific function and purpose of ICE holds in the context of immigration enforcement.