Due Process Fix To Arrest Illegal Migrants

Homeland Security
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Due process fix for migrants who entered the U.S. by crossing the border illegally claiming refugee status:

  1. Schedule mandatory status hearings, notice to last known address;

  2. Require virtual hearings within 7-10 days of notice (for EOIR judges’ ease and thwart advocate objections);

  3. All no shows get one rescheduled hearing date within the next 7-10 days;

  4. Second no show equals immediate bench warrant;

  5. All bench warrants entered into ICE, NCIC and other criminal databases;

  6. When the subjects are in custody, then they are treated as criminal migrants;

  7. Apply same criminal due process as all other criminals who have illegally entered the country;

  8. If additional hearings are required under refugee/asylum law, do them virtually with notice to their last known contact, usually their cell phones; and

  9. If needed, send out media notices in Spanish/French/English throughout the nation via Whatsapp, social media, and even mainstream media, so that advocates can’t reasonably argue lack of notice.

I believe use of bench warrants will allow ICE to take so called “innocent” migrants into custody and expedite deportation processing.

It will also help more reasonable local officials in sanctuary cities aid the Trump Administration’s efforts while justifying their cooperation with their constituents.