Following their wrongful deportation of Maryland resident Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia to El Salvador earlier this year, the Trump administration is facing a growing number of lawsuits over deporting migrants despite legal protections, court orders, or perhaps even U.S. citizenship.

Additional Wrongful Deportation Examples

In addition to Garcia’s ongoing legal fight against his deportation, immigration advocates recently filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration on behalf of a transgender woman who was deported to Mexico despite a judge’s order to block the move, citing her risk of being tortured or killed.

Another recently-filed lawsuit alleges that a 16-year-old boy was deported unlawfully to Guatemala, while a third claims that a man claiming US citizenship was deported to Laos despite a judge barring his removal temporarily.

What Are My Options If a Family Member or I Am Facing Wrongful Deportation?

The Trump administration continues to emphasize their aggressive approach to immigration, unveiling several regulations that threaten migrants’ ability to remain in the U.S., regardless of legal status. With local authorities now permitted to cooperate with ICE, it is of the utmost importance that migrants understand their rights, including the ability to remain silent and refuse a search unless a warrant is in place.

If you believe you or a loved one was mistakenly or wrongfully placed in deportation proceedings, you should immediately reach out to an immigration attorney. It is crucial to carefully read all documents to determine if the charges against you are false. There are strategies to fight your deportation, and also to request your release from ICE custody if you are detained.

Contact a Deportation Attorney Today

Although facing the possibility of deportation is scary, we highly advise immigrants to remain cooperative with local law officers and to proactively contact deportation attorneys.

Reeves Immigration Law Group has served immigrants and their loved ones for 40 years, obtaining success even in the most complex cases. Whether you are concerned about you and your family’s legal rights, or facing possible detainment or deportation, our team of immigration lawyers can provide expert advice on how to move forward and are prepared to do everything in our power to fight for your rights to remain in the U.S.

Contact us today to speak with a deportation defense lawyer regarding your specific concerns. We promise to be by your side through it all because we believe in making a difference in the lives of others and our community.