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What was the percentage increase in courthouse arrests by ICE in New York during 2017?
Which group of people is notably affected by the increase in courthouse arrests?
What was one consequence of the increased presence of immigration officers in courthouses?
In which type of court settings have USCIS enforcement actions occurred?
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What was one notable instance of an immigration arrest mentioned in regard to a father's court appearance?
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Why do officials believe that courthouse arrests impact community safety?
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Which demographic was highlighted as feeling terrified about attending court due to arrests?
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What happened to an undocumented woman at an El Paso County courthouse?
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What is the primary concern regarding immigration enforcement in courthouses?
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What recommendation is made to the Department of Homeland Security regarding courthouses?
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Which legislation is recommended to Congress to protect sensitive locations?
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What specific actions does the Protecting Sensitive Locations Act prohibit within 1,000 feet of a courthouse?
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What investigation does the recommendation to the DHS Office of the Inspector General involve?
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What significant effect have immigration arrests at courthouses had on immigrant communities?
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Which of the following groups conducted a survey regarding the impact of immigration arrests on justice?
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How has the presence of immigration enforcement at courthouses impacted judicial effectiveness?
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What was the primary focus of the NIWAP survey conducted after the increase of immigration arrests?
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Which of the following statements reflects the relationship between local law enforcement and immigration officers as indicated in the content?
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What does the term 'equal protection under the law' imply for both noncitizens and citizens as mentioned in the content?
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What is one of the main consequences of increasing fear among immigrant communities due to arrests at courthouses?
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What has been a significant trend in immigration enforcement since the presidential administration change in 2016?
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What triggered Delia's arrest and detention?
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What is an ICE detainer?
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What was one of the primary reasons for the creation of the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA)?
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What argument does ICE make regarding courthouse arrests?
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Which act aims to protect immigrant survivors from abusers using deportation threats?
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What does the Department of Homeland Security acknowledge regarding ICE detainers?
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What is a key feature of the U and T visas for crime survivors?
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How have law enforcement agencies reacted to ICE detainers?
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What is required for immigrant crime survivors to apply for certain visas?
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What does Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS) protect?
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How did the participation of courts in programs affect requests for visa certifications in 2017?
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What percentage of judges reported interruptions in cases due to immigrants' fear of attending court in 2017?
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What concern is raised when courts are perceived as unsafe spaces for immigrant crime survivors?
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What impact did court participation in certification programs have on the number of cases heard in 2017 compared to 2016?
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What is a potential consequence of survivors seeking immigration relief?
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Which factor significantly influenced whether immigrant crime survivors continued to go to court in 2017?
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Study Notes
Immigration Enforcement in Courthouses
- Since President Trump took office, immigration enforcement officers from ICE and CBP have significantly increased their presence in courts across the United States.
- This presence has created fear and insecurity among immigrant communities, affecting their participation in court proceedings and reporting crimes.
Impact on Justice System
- A survey by the National Immigrant Women's Advocacy Project (NIWAP) shows a decline in crime survivor participation in investigations and court proceedings.
- The survey highlights the fear of deportation as a significant factor impacting immigrants' access to justice.
- This fear has also led to increased hesitancy in cooperating with law enforcement and seeking help in court, impacting the safety of the entire community.
Increasing Arrests in Courthouses
- A survey by the Immigrant Defense Project (IDP) showed a 1200% increase in courthouse arrests by ICE in New York in 2017.
- These arrests are not limited to urban centers with large immigrant populations but occur in various civil and criminal courts across the United States.
- Examples include the arrest of a dairy worker in Vermont who was leaving court for a DUI charge and an undocumented father in Michigan who was arrested while seeking custody of his children.
ICE's Justification
- ICE claims courthouse arrests are justifiable due to being safe locations for conducting arrests.
- The agency argues that these arrests are necessary as some law enforcement agencies refuse to comply with ICE detainers.
- Detainers are requests by ICE to detain individuals for an additional 48 hours without judicial warrant or opportunity to contest detention.
Impact on Crime Survivors
- The increase in courthouse enforcement undermines efforts to protect immigrant crime survivors.
- Programs like the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) and the Trafficking Victims Protection Act (TVPRA) were designed to encourage immigrant survivors to report crimes by protecting them from deportation threats.
- The U and T visas were created for immigrant crime survivors who cooperate with law enforcement, requiring certification by designated officials like police officers or judges to confirm their participation in bringing cases to justice.
- Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS) protects abused, abandoned, or neglected immigrant children, requiring court findings to qualify for the application.
Survey Findings
- The NIWAP study revealed that participation in programs designed to help immigrant crime survivors and witnesses impacted their willingness to continue going to court.
- Courts that signed certifications for these cases experienced increased requests for visa certifications in 2017 compared to 2016.
- Judges reported an increase in cases being interrupted due to immigrants' fear of coming to court, highlighting the impact of immigration enforcement on the judicial process.
Recommendations
- The ACLU recommends that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) issue new guidance that adds courts to the list of sensitive locations protected from immigration enforcement actions.
- Supporting the Protecting Sensitive Locations Act would codify sensitive locations policies and prohibit ICE and CBP from conducting immigration arrests within 1,000 feet of certain sensitive locations.
- The ACLU also encourages an investigation by the DHS Office of the Inspector General (OIG) into ICE/CBP's policies and actions regarding sensitive locations.
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This quiz examines the impact of increased immigration enforcement in U.S. courthouses since the Trump administration. It discusses how this enforcement affects immigrant communities' participation in the justice system and the consequences for law enforcement cooperation and community safety.