What the New ICE Deportation Policy Means
Officials with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) have begun the process of putting in place a policy that would fast-track the arrest, detention and deportation of undocumented immigrants who have been in the United States for less than two years. The expedited removal policy was initially blocked in 2019 by a preliminary injunction. In June 2020, however, the U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia lifted that injunction and allowed the new policy to go into effect. This has paved the way for ICE deportation proceedings to go forward with even less oversight and has put the lives and families of immigrants at risk.
Immigrants without the proper documentation may be arrested and detained by ICE or other federal immigration agencies. These immigrants must then usually be afforded a hearing with an immigration judge before being deported back to their home country. Because of the Trump administration’s crackdown on immigration, however, many immigrants could now be deported without any oversight by a federal immigration judge or a fair process. For many of these individuals, working with a qualified and experienced New York deportation attorney is the only real way to protect themselves from summary deportation by ICE.
Ongoing Threats to Immigrants and Their Families
The latest tactic by ICE and the Trump administration follows a long line of decisions that have resulted in harsh and hostile treatment for immigrants to the United States. In most cases, working with an ICE deportation lawyer can provide added help in navigating the legal system and ensuring that families and individuals can stay in the United States legally and can correct immigration status issues more easily.
Hiring an ICE Deportation Lawyer
At Oltarsh & Associates, P.C., we work with immigrants in New York to provide the best and most practical support for their legal needs. Our team is committed to the highest standards of excellence in dealing with all types of immigration issues, including visa overstays, family or work-based visa applications, deportation proceedings, and applications for citizenship in the United States. If you need the help of a knowledgeable New York deportation attorney, Oltarsh & Associates can provide the help you need. Give us a call today at 212-944-9420 to request a free case evaluation or to retain our services. We are here to help you manage immigration issues in the most practical and positive way possible.
