Monthly Archives: June 2025
What is the 287(g) Program and How Does it Affect the State of Georgia?
The Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 added Section 287(g) to the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA), providing the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) the right to partner with state and local law enforcement and deputize them so they can essentially act in a capacity similar to ICE. Through a… Read More »
Deportation Vs. Voluntary Departure: What is the Difference?
Noncitizens within the United States who are apprehended by immigration enforcement and who do not have a valid defense for removal procedures will not be able to stay in the country. In this scenario, such an individual would be faced with leaving the U.S. either through an order of removal with deportation or a… Read More »