Deportation and Immigration Detention Guides
The guides below explain some of the most common situations individuals and families face during immigration detention and deportation.
These articles provide practical information designed to help people understand what may happen and how to prepare.
ICE Arrest and Detention
• ICE Arrested My Family Member – What To Do in the First 24 Hours
• What Happens When ICE Comes to Your House
• What Is an ICE Hold and What Does It Mean
• How Long Can ICE Detain Someone
Immigration Process
• Immigration Bond Explained in Simple Terms
• What Happens At Immigration Court
Preparation and Planning
• Preparing for Life After Deportation
• Transferred From Jail to ICE – What Happens Next