Immigration Arrests, Court Cases, and Deportation

A brief guide to what may happen after someone is arrested by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).

The U.S. government has recently expanded a special type of rapid deportation called "expedited removal." Learn who might be at risk and how to protect your rights.

Learn about your rights when dealing with federal immigration officers, whether they are at your home or stop you somewhere else.

Get an overview of how deportation cases work, what to expect, and where to find help. Find links to more detailed articles on some topics.

Find out what happens at each stage of an immigration court case, including what to expect at your hearings and how to ask for more time or legal help.

Learn what to expect after your immigration court case ends, including what happens if the judge approves or denies your case and how to get help.

A "Notice to Appear" is an important legal paper that begins a deportation case and has your court date information. Learn more about the Notice to Appear and how to make sure your court date information is correct.