Show Notes
If a friend or family member has been detained by ICE, the process of getting them released can be overwhelming and stressful. In this episode of the Immigrate Podcast, Richard Wilner—a certified specialist in Immigration and Nationality Law—breaks down the essential steps for navigating custody and bond hearings. In this episode, we cover: Locating a Detainee: How to use the ICE Inmate Locator and why it usually takes 48 hours for the system to update. Determining Eligibility: Understan...
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