Once-routine immigration check-ins become high-stakes calculation as some are detained
Associated PressWhen a couple from Colombia who was planning their wedding showed up for a check-in with U.S. immigration authorities, one was given his next appointment date. Supporters hold signs during a protective accompaniment vigil for people arriving at their immigration appointments outside of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement office in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Feb. 4, 2025. Share Share Facebook Copy Link copied Print Email X LinkedIn Bluesky Flipboard Pinterest Reddit He is among many people who now fear that once-routine immigration check-ins will be used as an opportunity to detain them. Share Share Facebook Copy Link copied Print Email X LinkedIn Bluesky Flipboard Pinterest Reddit Immigration check-ins ICE calls people in for appointments for several reasons, including issuing a court date. Share Share Facebook Copy Link copied Print Email X LinkedIn Bluesky Flipboard Pinterest Reddit Lawyers are telling immigrants to prepare Lawyers cannot advise clients to simply skip the meetings, which would lead to deportation orders.
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