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Immigration attorney explains when ICE and USCIS can act, what schools and residents should do
Summary
An immigration attorney at a community presentation in Massachusetts reviewed how U.S. immigration authorities use criminal arrests and border inspections to identify people for removal, explained warrant requirements for entering homes and schools, and urged residents to consult immigration lawyers and follow school protocols when agents arrive.
An immigration attorney speaking at a community presentation in Massachusetts advised residents on how U.S. immigration authorities operate at borders, in courts and at community locations, and urged anyone with immigration concerns to consult a lawyer immediately.
The speaker said U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) have authority at ports of entry to inspect phones, messages and laptops and that those searches can affect visa status or trigger removal proceedings. The attorney said fingerprints taken during state criminal arrests can be checked against federal immigration databases, and that arrests or court appearances on state charges sometimes lead to ICE interaction.
The presentation distinguished the roles of federal agencies: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) was described as the agency that…
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