ICE detainer

An ICE detainer is a request from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement asking a local jail or police agency to hold someone for a short time after they would otherwise be released, so ICE can take custody for possible immigration enforcement. It is not the same as a criminal arrest warrant or a deportation order.

Texas 287(g) Law alert for non-citizens

The Texas 287(g) Law – What Every Non-Citizen Should Know Before Being Pulled Over

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Texas’s 287(g) program authorizes trained local jail officers to screen arrested individuals and share information with ICE. It typically applies after an arrest and booking, not during a routine roadside stop, but a traffic stop can lead to arrest. This article explains how 287(g) works in Texas, what happens after booking, and steps non-citizens can

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What is an immigration hold?

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An immigration hold (ICE detainer) is an ICE request that a local jail keep someone in custody for up to 48 hours after their scheduled release. It lets ICE decide whether to take the person into federal immigration custody for possible removal proceedings. This article explains how detainers work, common triggers, and key rights and

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