Access Immigration is OPEN.

On March 21st, three Ombudsman offices that oversee immigration agencies were effectively closed. All staff, except some senior staff,...

** Please note : this article discusses a brand new policy. There could be legal challenges, and there will certainly be unanswered...

Update Jan. 2026 : Scroll to the end for information on legally and safely observing ICE in public. If you come into contact with an ICE officer outside your home, there are a few things to keep in mind. First , do not run. Running from any law enforcement agent is not only dangerous, it also gives them a reason to detain you if they didn't already have one. Second , if the ICE officer asks you a question, the first thing you should say is "Am I free to leave?" If they say ye