Monthly Archives: November 2025
What are the Arguments For and Against 287(g) Agreements?
A 287(g) agreement is a program that allows the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to authorize sheriffs, local police officers, and other law enforcement officers to perform certain duties under federal immigration law. The program is intended to promote public safety by removing criminal offenders with no official immigrant status from communities. However,… Read More »
Can ICE Detain U.S. Citizens?
Although American citizens cannot be deported, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officials sometimes accidentally detain citizens. For example, ICE may detain American citizens based on outdated records, misidentification, or confusion regarding a person’s immigration status. If you are a United States citizen and are stopped by ICE, it is critical to know what to… Read More »
Understanding Your Rights if You Encounter ICE
Every person in the United States has rights, regardless of their immigration status. Unfortunately, this does not mean that those rights are always upheld by law enforcement officials or immigration authorities. The rights of immigrants today seem to be under increasing threat, particularly if you have been approached by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement… Read More »
Avoiding RFEs: Common Pitfalls
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) may issue a Request for Evidence (RFE) if there is not sufficient evidence to approve your immigration application but they also do not believe there is no clear reason to deny your application. An RFE can result in delays, additional stress, and even a potential denial of… Read More »