Local Authorities Can’t Detain People Without Charges For ICE

2018-12-03T10:47:49-05:00July 26th, 2017|Immigration Law|

The highest court in Massachusetts ruled Monday that local law enforcement cannot keep people in custody solely at the request of federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement. The practice, often known as an "ICE detainer," enabled federal authorities to take a longer look at the immigration status of people whom they suspect might be in the [...]