There is no automatic deportation that occurs when an immigrant with no
legal status contacts law enforcement authorities about a crime that has
occurred, such as a sexual assault, domestic violence incident, or other
act of violence. However, given the recent surge in the enforcement of
immigration laws and detention of undocumented individuals by Immigration
and Customs Enforcement (ICE), many immigration activists and law enforcement
agencies are reporting that crime reporting by non-citizens has significantly
decreased. This reluctance to report crimes out of fear of deportation
is concerning in terms of ensuring the safety of communities; if crime
perpetrators are allowed to walk free with no repercussions for their
crimes, they may be more likely to commit crimes in the future, which
makes communities less safe for everyone. Recent reports of a woman in
El Paso being detained by ICE following her court appearance in protective
order proceedings have helped increase fear in the immigrant community
of detention and deportation if they report crimes. Court dates make it
much easier for ICE agents to ensure that a targeted individual will appear
at a certain place of time, which, in turn, makes it easier to detain
them. Although some law enforcement agencies and local government entities
historically have refused to cooperate with ICE requests for detention,
thus creating “sanctuaries” for immigrants without legal status,
the Trump administration has taken a hard line with these entities. More
specifically, the federal government has threatened to yank federal funding
from communities who choose not to honor requests from ICE and/or enforce
federal immigration laws on behalf of the federal government. The deportation
defense lawyers of
Landerholm Immigration, A.P.C., pride themselves on aggressively representing the interests of those
immigrants who are facing potential deportation by American immigration
authorities. Our goal is to gather evidence in your favor, build on a
strong case on your behalf, and develop a strategy that is best designed
to help you remain in the United States and move on with your life. The
earlier we can get started with your case, the more likely you are to
prevail in your deportation proceedings. Don’t hesitate to contact
us today and learn what we can do to assist you.
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