This CLE will provide an overview of ICE detainers and how ICE enforcement works in local jails. We will discuss the legal authority and limits of ICE detainers in Texas, the importance of incorporating ICE detainers into pre-trial strategy, and other best practices and considerations to protect immigrant clients from detention and deportation.

The Immigrant Legal Resource Center (ILRC) is a national nonprofit resource center that provides immigration legal trainings, technical assistance, and educational materials, and engages in advocacy and immigrant engagement to advance immigrant rights.