ICE HSI Shadow Wolves Reclassified As 1811 Agents, Expanding Border Arrest Powers On Tribal Lands

ICE’s Shadow Wolves, a Native American HSI patrol unit on the Tohono O’odham Nation, combines traditional tracking with modern tech to target human and drug smugglers. A 2022 law (PL 117-113) enables their reclassification from GS-1801 tactical officers to GS-1811 special agents, signaling expanded arrest and investigative powers. The update aligns with broader 2025 moves to expand DHS enforcement capacity and raises implications for operations on tribal lands.