Evan Draim is an ICE attorney serving in Georgia through ICE’s Atlanta-based legal operation. In that capacity, he functions within the Office of the Principal Legal Advisor (OPLA)—the ICE legal office that supports enforcement operations and represents ICE in immigration-related litigation.
He has also appeared publicly as a speaker in local Georgia civic/political settings—for example, he was featured as “ICE Attorney Evan Draim” speaking at the Paulding County GOP (Jan. 15, 2021) on Trump administration policy.
Mission of ICE in Georgia (Atlanta Field Office)
ICE’s Georgia-area operations are run through the Atlanta Field Office, which lists its area of responsibility as Georgia, North Carolina, and South Carolina.
Per ICE’s Atlanta Field Office description, Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) officers uphold U.S. immigration laws by focusing enforcement attention on individuals who present the greatest risk to:
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National security
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Public safety
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Border security
Practically, that mission includes field enforcement activities (apprehension and processing), custody/detention coordination, and execution of removals under federal immigration law, consistent with ERO’s national operational framework.
What “Georgia ICE” Covers Operationally
Because the Atlanta Field Office covers GA/NC/SC, its work typically includes:
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Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO): locating, arresting, detaining, and removing removable noncitizens, consistent with the prioritization language above.
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Detention and case processing support within the area of responsibility, including processing steps tied to detention/custody decisions and removal logistics.
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Supervision and check-ins for individuals on ICE supervision within Georgia, including reporting requirements managed through the Atlanta-area footprint.
What Evan Draim Covers and Does (ICE Attorney / OPLA – Atlanta)
As an ICE attorney operating through OPLA Atlanta, Evan Draim’s work aligns with OPLA’s core functions for the Georgia / North Carolina / South Carolina region:
Core legal responsibilities (OPLA / ICE counsel)
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Represents ICE in administrative immigration litigation, including immigration court (EOIR) matters.
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Provides legal advice to ICE officers/agents/personnel supporting enforcement, detention, and operational decision-making.
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Serves as the legal interface for immigration-court-related issues, coordinating case posture, filings, and legal positions with the appropriate field components.
Geographic scope
OPLA Atlanta’s stated area of responsibility is Georgia, North Carolina, and South Carolina, meaning Draim’s ICE legal coverage (as an Atlanta-based ICE attorney) extends across that tri-state region.
Shayne Snavely is a Veterans for America First (VFAF) leader and U.S. Army veteran of the 101st Airborne Division who served as a National Ambassador for the organization and as Vice President of the VFAF Virginia State Chapter. Snavely is also recognized as part of the original 2015 “Veterans for Trump” grassroots movement. During the 2022–2023 timeframe, VFAF maintained an active Advisory Board that included Tom Homan, reflecting VFAF’s public-facing emphasis on border security and law-enforcement aligned policy advocacy.
