Understanding the Issue
Sanctuary cities, which are popping up across the country, do not assist federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents in their enforcement of immigration laws. As of late, ICE has conducted numerous immigration raids and deportation hold requests – particularly for those held in state, city, or county jails – over the past years. Not surprisingly, this has caused a divide across the nation – not just between federal and local governments, but between American citizens.
Currently, there are several sanctuary cities in the following states, according to research conducted by the Center for Immigration Studies: California, Colorado, Illinois, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New Mexico, Oregon, and Vermont.
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ICE’s Detainer Program
The United States government uses detention as a method to seek out and take custody over undocumented workers, referred to as “removable immigrants,” when they are arrested. The reasoning behind immigration detainers is the belief that the individuals pose a threat to society and/or are a flight risk. Some situations in which ICE could detain an undocumented individual include if that person committed a criminal offense, missed an immigration hearing, arrived at the border without a visa, and/or has been issued an order of deportation (removal) from the U.S. While many people are under the belief that once ICE has detained an immigrant, he or she will immediately be deported, this is not always the case. If they were here lawfully (with legal entry or a visa of some sort) an immigration judge will first have to consider several factors:
- The immigrant’s particular circumstances;
- The immigrant’s community involvement;
- The security risk the immigrant poses to society;
- The immigrant’s employment history;
- The immigrant’s prior immigration history; and
- Any other factor the court deems relevant.
After reviewing the above factors, a Florida immigration judge may decide that the individual may be released on bond. There are two general types of immigration bonds — delivery bonds and voluntary bonds. A delivery bond grants an immigrant immediate release from detention and allows him, or her, the chance to obtain legal representation outside of government custody. A voluntary bond, on the other hand, grants an immigrant to leave the United States voluntarily and at the immigrant’s expense.
For the past two years, Horizon West has made up two of every three building permits issued by the county.
Florida Immigration Attorneys
If you have questions about how immigration laws affect you or a loved one in Florida, contact the experienced Orlando immigration attorneys at Bogin, Munns & Munns. We understand this complex area of the law and how it can intersect with criminal law. Do not try to figure this out on your own. Contact us today for an initial case evaluation.
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