US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has ceased publicly disclosing the locations of thousands of detainees who are subject to final deportation orders. This change, implemented on September 15, has made it more challenging for lawyers and family members to locate these individuals, according to current and former officials familiar with the situation. Three officials who spoke to the Associated Press on condition of anonymity confirmed the removal of detainees from ICE's online locator system. Several attorneys reported that their clients had disappeared from the system, prompting the American Immigration Lawyers Association to alert its members about the issue on Friday.
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ICE Stops Public Disclosure of Detainee Locations
ICE has stopped publicly revealing the locations of detainees with final deportation orders, making it difficult for lawyers and families to find them. This change took effect on September 15, and several attorneys have confirmed that their clients are no longer listed in the online locator system.
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