U.S. immigration law worries increase, as do arrests

On Behalf of | Nov 7, 2017 | U.s. Immigration Law |

Those who live in Florida but have emigrated here from other countries may be among others in the nation who are currently facing problems related to their legal statuses. U.S. immigration law frequently changes, and recent changes have caused many immigrants and their families to worry about possible deportation. Current statistics show a significant increase in immigration arrests throughout the nation.

It’s always a good idea to seek clarification of immigration regulations ahead of time and to know where to turn for help if a problem arises. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement have made approximately 40,000 arrests during the first 100 days of the new presidential administration. That is reportedly a substantial increase since 2016.

ICE representatives speaking on the issue recently stated that they continue to fulfill their duties in adherence to federal law. Some say most of immigrants who have been arrested in the recent sweep are convicted criminals. It has been estimated that as many as 400 arrests per day have been taking place in various regions across the nation.

This has caused many Florida immigrants to stay close to home for fear that venturing out in public may place them at risk for arrest. If a resident in this state is facing current legal problems related to U.S. immigration law, an experienced attorney can help review the situation and provide advice as to how best to proceed to rectify the problem. Many times, aggressive representation from an experienced attorney in court can help immigrants halt the removal process.

Source: ice.gov, “ICE ERO immigration arrests climb nearly 40%“, Accessed on Nov. 7, 2017

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