Asylum & Removal Proceedings
In a concerning trend observed under the current administration, individuals pursuing asylum—many of whom are complying with ICE supervision requirements—are increasingly being detained during routine check-ins.
One such case involves a Nicaraguan asylum seeker who had legally lived and worked in the U.S. for years. Despite using ICE’s SmartLINK app to complete regular check-ins and maintaining his work authorization, he was arrested during an unscheduled in-person visit just days after his last digital check-in.
His situation mirrors a growing number of cases where individuals with no criminal records, and often pending asylum or appeal cases, are being targeted. Immigration attorneys and advocates believe that this pattern may reflect a broader effort to meet administrative enforcement goals by detaining those who are already in the system and regularly reporting.
For families affected, including children awaiting the outcome of their own asylum petitions, these sudden detentions are devastating.
At BenEzra & Katz, we urge individuals with pending immigration cases to stay informed, seek legal representation, and prepare documentation thoroughly. Even those in compliance with supervision orders may now face unexpected enforcement actions.
Read the full article here:
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/apr/06/trump-ice-deportation-nicaragua