U.S. Northern Command (USNORTHCOM) is sending approximately 200 Marines to Florida in support of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) interior immigration enforcement mission.

The United States military on Thursday announced it is deploying about 200 Marines to Florida to assist U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations.

It said their roles will focus on administrative and logistical tasks and they are specifically prohibited from direct contact with individuals in ICE custody.