The "Initiating Criminal Enforcement Act," also known as the ICE Act, seeks to amend the existing Immigration and Nationality Act by adding a new criminal provision. This provision targets any person who knowingly impedes or interferes with officers or employees of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) while they are actively enforcing immigration laws. Specifically, the bill includes actions such as destroying or damaging United States property that is being utilized for immigration enforcement operations. Individuals convicted under this new section could face significant penalties, including fines under Title 18 of the U.S. Code, imprisonment for a term of up to five years , or both.