ICE Detainees Face Hectic Journey Across Nation After Initial Arrests Near Home
Federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officials are relocating arrested immigrants hundreds of miles from where they were apprehended, sparking concerns over their treatment and detention conditions. The practice has been reported in several cases, including one involving Georgetown University fellow Badar Khan Suri who was arrested outside his home in Virginia before being taken to a remote facility in Texas.
Federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents have been transporting detainees hundreds of miles from where they were arrested, according to reports, often involving long journeys that can last for weeks before ending in rural locations. The practice is raising concerns about the treatment and well-being of migrants in ICE custody. Some are being held far from their home cities or states, making it difficult for family members and advocates to visit them. This has sparked calls for greater transparency and oversight of ICE's detention practices.
