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✍️ The article discusses the difficulties faced by families in finding out the whereabouts of a loved one detained by US immigration authorities, and provides information on official tools to locate them.
👉 The Online Detainee Locator System (ODLS) allows users to search for detained migrants by name or A-number
👉 The system only includes information on individuals who have been in custody for more than 48 hours
👉 If a person is not found in the system, they should try different spellings of their name, verify their country of birth, and contact ICE or CBP
👉 Detained individuals are taken to processing facilities where they are identified, receive medical exams, and are informed of their rights
👉 Visiting a detained person is possible, but requires confirmation of their custody status and adherence to the detention center's rules
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Information on how to locate individuals in the custody of CBP or ICE in the US, the detention process, and the rights of detained individuals, according to the ODLS system:
Locating Individuals in Custody
To locate an individual in the custody of US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) or Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), you can:
* Contact the facility directly: You can find the phone number and address of the facility where the individual is being held by visiting the CBP or ICE website and searching for "facilities" or "detention centers.".
* Use the ICE Online Detainee Locator System (ODLS): You can search for an individual by name, alien registration number (A-Number), or biometric identification number (BIID).
* Contact the National Human Trafficking Hotline: If you are trying to locate a victim of human trafficking, you can contact the National Human Trafficking Hotline at 1-888-373-7888 or text "HELP" to 233733.
Detention Process
The detention process for individuals in the custody of CBP or ICE typically involves the following steps:
1. Initial Processing: When an individual is taken into custody, they will undergo an initial processing, which includes fingerprinting, photographing, and biometric identification.
2. Medical Screening: Detainees will receive a medical screening to assess their physical and mental health.
3. Custody Determination: The individual's custody status will be determined, which may include being held in a detention center, released on bond, or transferred to a different facility.
4. Immigration Proceedings: The individual will be scheduled for immigration proceedings, which may include a hearing before an immigration judge.
Rights of Detained Individuals
As a detained individual, you have certain rights, including:
* The right to remain silent and not answer questions without an attorney present
* The right to an attorney
* The right to a fair and transparent immigration process
* The right to access medical care and mental health services
* The right to communicate with family and friends
* The right to make a phone call
It is important to note that detained individuals have the right to request a bond hearing to request release from custody. It is also important to note that detained individuals have the right to seek legal counsel and should do so as soon as possible.
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