ICE Issues New Guidelines To Prevent Family Separations

On July 14, 2022, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced it will update a policy, including procedures and requirements, to direct its officers and special agents to preserve access to family visitation and child welfare during immigration enforcement activities. ICE "Directive 11064.3: Parental Interest of Noncitizens Parents and Legal Guardians of Minor Children or Incapacitated Adults" ensures that when a parent or legal guardian is arrested or detained for a civil immigration proceeding that the noncitizen can maintain visitation with their child or incapacitated adult for whom they serve as guardian, coordinate their care, and participate in . . .