Dalton 287(g)/ICE Immigration Lawyer
Life in the United States is becoming very difficult for many immigrants. Law enforcement officials are being given authority over immigration matters that they did not always have, and more and more immigrants are being detained. If you or someone you love has been arrested or detained, it is critical that you speak to a Dalton immigration lawyer. An attorney will advise you of your rights, ensure they are protected, and help you navigate the complex immigration system in the United States.
The 287(g) Program
The 287(g) program is outlined in Section 287(g) of the Immigration and Nationality Act. The program allows U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to partner with local and state law enforcement officials to enforce the country’s immigration laws. Agencies participating in the program receive resources and training from ICE to identify non-citizens being held in their custody and process them. There are different models of the program and they are as follows:
- The Jail Enforcement Model, which gives local law enforcement officers to question people in custody about their immigration status and hold them for a certain amount of time.
- The Warrant Service Officer, which allows officers working in a jail to serve ICE administrative warrants.
- The Task Force Model, which essentially gives local law enforcement officers the same authority and power as ICE agents.
The 287(g) program is not new. However, today it is being expanded. Although at one time only a few jails in a small number of states participated in the program, many states are changing their laws to require greater participation. Georgia has enacted a law requiring all counties to participate, putting more immigrants at risk.
ICE Hold
Also known as an immigration detainer, an ICE hold is a request from ICE to a local law enforcement agency that has someone in custody. The request is to hold the individual for an additional 48 hours beyond their release date to possibly allow ICE to take the individual into federal custody for immigration enforcement purposes.
After 48 hours, excluding holidays and weekends, the individual must be released if ICE’s investigation did not result in evidence of a crime. On the other hand, if ICE does unveil evidence of a crime, the individual may face deportation.
Immigration Detention
Immigration detention in the United States holds certain individuals in secured facilities while they are awaiting deportation or other immigration proceedings. Unlike criminal detention, immigration detention is part of civil law, which means some constitutional protections granted in criminal proceedings may not be applicable. In some situations, immigrants can be held for years awaiting the outcome of their case. In other cases, individuals may be quickly deported through expedited removal without a hearing. This is particularly true at border patrol detention facilities.
Our Immigration Lawyer in Dalton Can Protect Your Rights
It is an unfortunate fact that today, the rights of many immigrants are not being upheld. At Shirazi Immigration Law, Inc., our Dalton immigration lawyer can protect your rights, prepare your defense, and give you the best chance of a favorable outcome. Call us today at 706-622-3313 or contact us online to schedule a consultation and to get the legal help you need.
