Transferring people in ICE custody is common, advocates say, and legal representation isn't guaranteed to detainees. The post Immigrants in ICE custody face rapid transfers, limited legal help appeared first on Boston.com.
Immigrants in ICE custody, often held at the Plymouth County Correctional Facility in Massachusetts, face rapid transfers out of state, hindering family support and access to legal representation. This occurs amidst increased federal scrutiny of Massachusetts' "sanctuary" policies and a surge in the state's unauthorized immigrant population. While being in the U.S. without legal status is a civil violation, illegally crossing the border or violating deportation orders are federal crimes. Transfers can be due to bed availability, jurisdiction matters, or sow chaos and fear.
