Lawyers warn clients of increased arrest risk at immigration check-ins

Immigration attorneys are advising clients who have deportation orders when they show up at court dates and immigration appointments, there is an increased risk of getting detained.

Apr 24, 2025 - 15:53
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Lawyers warn clients of increased arrest risk at immigration check-ins
The Aguilar family. Jessica Rodriguez Aguilar is a U.S. citizen. She told NPR during a routine immigration visit, her husband Josue (right) was detained. Lawyers are warning their clients that they are increasingly seeing clients detained at scheduled court hearings and immigration check-ins.

Immigration attorneys are advising clients who have deportation orders when they show up at court dates and immigration appointments, there is an increased risk of getting detained.

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