Recent Updates on Immigration Enforcement

Lately, following the inauguration of President Trump, many changes have been brought into law enforcement, such as large immigration sweeps across the country. This has caused lots of confusion and uncertainty amongst lots of communities’ rights against ICE, and possible deportation. Lots of people have been seeking help to better understand what’s going on. Laws and rights are changing, and being educated on the matter is becoming more and more important. That’s why it’s important to know your rights, and to protect your family and/or friends from ICE. 

Some are confused on what ICE is, and what their rights are against ICE.  ICE is a growing organization now that it has full support from our current president, causing it to grow throughout the U.S.A. ICE has been carrying out “immigration raids”, targeting undocumented immigrants in their homes, schools, workplaces, and even churches. These raids have led to the deportations and arrests of many undocumented immigrants, including those who have no criminal record and have been local citizens for years. 

Because of all of these new policies and protocols, people are confused and anxious regarding their rights against ICE questioning, and even ICE raids. ICE is a form of law enforcement, and similar to the police, they may visit your home. Regardless of what they say or ask, you are not obligated to let them in unless they have a valid search warrant for your home. Recently within our school, the topic of ICE has come up. We have all been presented with the infographic and presentation about what to do if you’re questioned or approached by ICE. Overall, changes in immigration laws are on the rise, and as a community, we should remain aware. 

Citations

Guerrero, Maurizio. “ICE Is Swiftly Expanding Its Sprawling Surveillance Apparatus.” Prism, 30 Jan. 2025, prismreports.org/2025/01/30/ice-surveillance-immigrants/.