The Raids Are Back
Reuters is reporting that US immigration officials are planning for sweeping deportation raids in May and June. The target is Central America mothers and children who unlawfully crossed the border and have an order of removal against them. Their planned raids are expected to be more comprehensive than their raids in January, which received attention.
2015 DHS Statistics for Enforcement and Removal
The Department of Homeland Security has released statistics for immigration enforcement for Fiscal Year 2015. DHS apprehended 406,595 with a total of 462,463 removals and returns. The Border Patrol made 337,117 apprehensions and Immigration and Customs Enforcement removed or returned 235,413 individuals. 91% of the returned individuals were convicted criminals, which has been a priority in reducing threats to public safety, border security, and national security. The data also indicate that fewer individuals are attempting to cross the border without authorization
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is spreading a message that it received information of a scam targeting non-citizens. Individuals who claim to work for ICE’s Detention Reporting and Information line (DRIL) have been contacting non-citizens, scaring them that there are issues with their immigration status and only sending them money will save their status.
ICE wants it known that DRIL does not make outbound calls or request money from individuals. This seems to be a scheme used to prey on noncitizens who are made nervous by the threats and false information of the impostors.
ICE is the government agency tasked with the internal enforcement of US immigration laws. If you notice any suspicious activity, ICE asks that you contact the Joint Intake Center at (866) 347 – 2433 or submit an online form.