Migrants Detained During Routine DHS Check-Ins, Sparking Concern

A growing number of migrants are being detained during what were previously considered routine check-ins with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), according to immigration lawyers. These arrests are reportedly leading to quick deportations under expedited removal procedures. Families have expressed distress over the sudden detentions, which often occur without prior warning.

Immigration advocates are voicing concerns about the lack of due process afforded to these individuals. Expedited removal allows DHS to deport certain non-citizens without a hearing before an immigration judge. Critics argue this process limits the opportunity for migrants to present their case for asylum or other forms of relief. The increased enforcement at check-in appointments has created fear and uncertainty within immigrant communities, leading some to avoid these mandatory meetings. DHS has yet to release an official statement regarding the change in enforcement strategies, leaving many questions unanswered.