NACDL News: NACDL Adopts Resolution Concerning ICE in the Courthouse

<p>At its Spring Meeting and Seminar, on April 21, 2018, NACDL’s Board of Directors adopted the resolution: <em>Concerning ICE in the Courthouse</em>. On Jan. 10, 2018, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) issued Directive Number 11072.1, which directs ICE officers and agents to conduct civil immigration enforcement actions inside courthouses. There have been documented cases of ICE arrests in, immediately outside, and en route to courthouses resulting in detention that have caused residents to miss parole obligations, drug treatment services, mental health evaluations, court hearings, and other critical services and obligations. There has also been heightened and widespread fear from resident clients that accessing the court system will lead to arrest, deportation, and/or other negative immigration consequences.</p>