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Detained and Deported
Immigration Enforcement Affecting Parents and Children
Why’s it important?
Most recent figures: 7/10-9/12 – 204,810 deportations of parents with USC kids.
Candidates for Removal
• Unauthorized v. “legal” immigrants in U.S.
Why can you be removed?
• Unauthorized– Entered without papers– Overstayed your permission
• Immigration violations– Working without permission– No Change of Address– Smuggling, harboring others
Grounds for removal 2
• Criminal charges– Drugs– “Aggravated felonies”– “Moral Turpitude”– Domestic abuse/neglect– Traffic?
• Security threats
Pedro gets busted
• Pulled over• Fingerprinted• Detained @ jail
Pedro’s fingerprints went to….
What’s an “ICE Hold?”
• Addressed to local law enforcement agency• A REQUEST to hold the detainee• 48 hours (x/c holiday, weekend) from
releasability• For ICE to take over custody
Continued Detention
• ICE will detain– Those deportable for crimes or security risks;– Most with an old deportation order;– Anyone who is a risk to flee;– Anyone who is a public safety concern.
Getting out of Detention
• Release on Recognizance• Immigration Bond• Voluntary return
Finding a Detainee
• Gather bio information:– A number– Accurate name– Birthdate– Home country
• Search www.ice.gov/locator/
Producing a Detainee
• Great Resource: ICE Tool Kit for Prosecutors:
• http://www.ice.gov/about/offices/leadership/osltc/tool-kit-for-prosecutors/