ICE Detaining Immigrants at Court Hearings: Attorney Sounds Alarm

ICE Detaining Immigrants at Court Hearings: Attorney Raises Concerns Immigration attorney Attorney Martinez has issued a warning about a disturbing trend affecting immigrants in the United States. According to Martinez, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is detaining immigrants at their court hearings across the country. This practice, she says, is part of a strategy employed by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to expedite deportations. "DHS attorneys are dismissing cases so that they can hand you over to ICE," Martinez explains in a recent video that has gone viral. "Instead of getting your due process and arguing your case, the only reason they want you to show up to your hearing is so that they can deport you faster." Martinez's PSA highlights the vulnerability of immigrants, particularly those who have been in the U.S. for less than two years, as they fall under ICE jurisdiction. She urges immigrants facing court hearings to seek legal counsel before attending. The video has sparked significant online discussion, raising concerns about due process and fair treatment of immigrants within the U.S. legal system. The Department of Homeland Security has yet to issue an official response to the allegations raised by Attorney Martinez. However, the widespread nature of the reports and the growing public concern underscore the need for further investigation into this practice and its implications for the rights of immigrants in the United States.