The Trump Administration's Immigration Crackdown | Bloomberg Law
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Leon Fresco•Partner, Holland & Knight; Former Head, Office of Immigration Litigation
Executive Summary
New York State is passing legislation to limit local law enforcement's cooperation with ICE, prompting threats of increased federal enforcement in the state.
Federal courts are scrutinizing ICE's arrest procedures, with some judges imposing stricter standards requiring warrants or probable cause findings of escape risk for arrests in public spaces.
The Trump administration is escalating the use of denaturalization, shifting from rare cases like Nazi war criminals to a broader law enforcement tactic targeting naturalized citizens for past application discrepancies.
A significant circuit court split has emerged over mandatory detention without bond for immigrants, centering on the statutory interpretation of "seeking admission," with major due process implications.
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Concerns Raised
Escalating conflict between state and federal authorities over immigration enforcement.
Erosion of due process rights for immigrants through mandatory detention without bond.
The use of denaturalization as a tool to create fear and uncertainty among naturalized citizens.
Potential for racial profiling in warrantless ICE arrests based on broad criteria.
Opportunities Identified
Judicial review can place necessary checks on executive branch immigration enforcement tactics.
A looming Supreme Court case could provide clarity on ambiguous immigration statutes regarding detention.
States can serve as laboratories for policies that balance public safety and immigrant rights.