ICE hides locations of thousands of detainees with final removal orders
Summary
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has stopped showing where it keeps thousands of detainees who have final deportation orders. This change makes it harder for lawyers and family members to locate these detainees and may affect their ability to challenge deportation legally.Key Facts
- ICE removed detainees with final deportation orders from its online locator system on September 15.
- About 16,000 detainees booked in July had final deportation orders, over one-third of all bookings.
- The change does not apply to detainees in specific facilities in California, Minneapolis, New York City, or Chicago, where courts require listing locations.
- ICE did not announce this change and did not confirm or deny it in a public statement.
- Detainees with final removal orders are being prioritized for deportation despite court injunctions blocking some removals.
- Family members and lawyers have lost track of detainees, causing concern about deportations and legal representation.
- Detainees with final removal orders still have legal options, like reopening cases or filing habeas petitions to challenge detention.
- ICE detention held more than 65,000 people as of early July.
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