Signaling a policy shift, ICE detains a family who showed up at Denver immigration court for a check-in

ICE detained a family at the Denver Immigration Court on Thursday after they received a dismissal of removal order, which would have allowed them to stay in the U. S. Advocates, including attorney Emily Brock, warned that such actions could discourage individuals from attending immigration proceedings. The family, consisting of a mother, father, and small child, was taken to a detention center out of state, raising concerns about the emotional impact on the child. This incident reflects a broader trend, as similar detentions have occurred in states like Nevada and Arizona, signaling a potential shift in ICE enforcement tactics.

Local advocates argue that these actions push immigrants into hiding, undermining their ability to seek legal recourse. Historically, previous administrations avoided detaining individuals at courthouses to preserve safe spaces for undocumented people, but recent policy changes have allowed ICE to operate in these areas.