ICE detainers are a key component of ICE’s detention-to-deportation pipeline. An ICE detainer is an administrative request to state or local law enforcement to detain individuals who would otherwise be released, or notify ICE in advance of release, so that ICE can take the person into custody. State and local law enforcement are not required to honor detainers but many do.
In 2014, New York City council passed local laws limiting the ability of the Department of Corrections (“DOC”) and NYPD to honor detainers. In practice, the City still cooperates with ICE in situations involving certain felonies, providing notification and helping ICE arrest the person inside the DOC facility.
The Immigrant Defense Project regularly advises defense attorneys on detainers and will share some of the obstacles in answering the deceptively simple question of “will my client be turned over to ICE if they are released from custody?” This training will provide background about the use of detainers by ICE, review New York City laws governing when a detainer may be honored, and suggest tips for advocating for the safe release of clients in DOC custody.
The training is virtual and free of charge. Advanced registration is required.
What you will learn:
- What an ICE detainer is and in what situations it is likely to be issued.
- How to determine whether your client in DOC has an ICE detainer
- An overview of both New York State and City laws related to honoring ICE detainers with emphasis on New York City’s detainer law
- What to do when New York detainer policies are violated and how immigration attorneys can help guide you through next steps
Who should attend:
This training is recommended for assigned and privately retained defense attorneys.
Presenters:
- Ryan Muennich — Supervising Attorney for the Padilla Support Center — Immigrant Defense Project
- Rosa Cohen-Cruz — Director of Immigration Policy — The Bronx Defenders
Dates:
Wednesday, November 20, 2024 – 1:00pm – 2:30pm (ET)
Please note that this is an online event and will be held through the Zoom webinar platform.
Registration:
The program is presented free of charge.
Registration is currently open and will close on November 20, 2024 – 12:00pm (ET).
How to access a Zoom Webinar:
The Immigrant Defense Project requires all registrants to authenticate their profile in order to confirm the registrant’s identity. You must register for this webinar training using an email address that is associated with a Zoom account. If you did not do this, you will need to create a new account that corresponds to the email address used during your registration. How to Access a Zoom Webinar
Continuing Legal Education Credits:
IDP has been certified by the New York State Continuing Legal Education Board as an Accredited Provider of Continuing Legal Education in the State of New York (2022–2025) in traditional and non-traditional formats. This transitional/non-transitional program has been approved in accordance with the requirements of the Continuing Legal Education Board for a maximum of 1 credit hour. No CLE credit may be earned for repeat attendance at any accredited CLE activity in a calendar year.
Additional Information:
- This course is offered free of charge.
- Training will be held online through the Zoom webinar platform. You must register for this webinar training using an email address that is associated with a Zoom account.
- Individuals who are not present during the live training will not be eligible for the CLE credits.
- CLE certifications will be distributed by December 20, 2024.
- Please send inquiries to [email protected]