ICE hides locations of thousands of detainees with final removal orders
Immigration agency’s move makes it harder for lawyers and family to find detainees, in line with stringent Trump policy
TL;DR
- ICE has stopped publicly listing the locations of thousands of detainees subject to final deportation orders.
- This change, implemented on September 15, makes it difficult for lawyers and relatives to locate detainees.
- The move is seen as a departure from previous practice and aligns with the Trump administration's hardline immigration policies.
- Lawyers believe this practice could speed up deportations by hindering last-minute legal challenges.
- This practice does not apply to detainees in Adelanto, California, or temporary facilities in Minneapolis, New York City, or suburban Chicago.
- ICE stated that detainees with final removal orders are being prioritized for deportation.