Council Urges DHS to Establish a Functioning System of Discretionary Review from ICE Detention

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Published: March 25, 2021

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Council Urges DHS to Establish a Functioning System of Discretionary Review from ICE Detention

The American Immigration Council and the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) sent a letter to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) regarding the need for functioning system of discretionary release within U.S. Customs and Immigration Enforcement (ICE), including:

  • An affirmative case review of all detained individuals.
  • The release of those who fall outside the current enforcement priorities.
  • Nationally consistent guidance on release eligibility.
  • An accessible procedure for requesting release.
  • Training on release eligibility for ICE officers.
  • National oversight. 

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