Immigration Terminology
The removal or return of a noncitizen from the United States
Deportation
More than one in X Florida residents is an immigrant
5
X country has the largest immigration detention system in the world
United States
This team meets monthly to discuss immigration detention facilities in FL
The ACLU-FL’s Detention Advocacy Team
Name the immigration detention facilities in FL
Baker, Broward, and Krome
This document allows someone to live and work permanently in the United States
Green Card / Lawful Permanent Resident Card
More than X U.S. citizens in Florida live with at least one family member who is undocumented.
425,000 (2020)
Under what circumstances can detained immigrants qualify for legal representation, even if they cannot afford an attorney?
Under all circumstances, every immigrant has the right to an attorney. They can be represented by an attorney at their own expense or qualify for pro bono representation or representation by a legal aid organization if they cannot afford one.
This petition demands changes in CBP policy to minimize harm to people who are pregnant, postpartum, and nursing in the agency’s custody
The Jewish Family Service of San Diego, CILP at UCLA Law School, ACLU, and the ACLUF-SDIC petition
In the U.S., which county has the most residents with pending Immigration Court deportation cases
Miami-Dade County, FL, as of the end of April 2024.
A person who is unable or unwilling to return to their country of nationality because of persecution or a well-founded fear of persecution on account of race, religion, nationality, membership in a particular social group, or political opinion.
Refugee
In 2018, these countries were the top three birthplaces of Florida residents
Cuba, Puerto Rico, and Haiti
What guarantees detained immigrants the right to a fair hearing?
Due Process under the 5th & 14th Amendments states that no one shall be "deprived of life, liberty or property without due process of law." This includes the right to a fair hearing, notice of charges against them, and the opportunity to present evidence and arguments in their defense.
This petition urges ICE to end their contract with the Baker County Sheriff’s Office and shut down this facility once and for all
The Shut Down Baker Detention Center petition
The percentage of ICE-detained individuals who have no criminal record
To review and investigate allegations of civil rights and civil liberties violations involving DHS policies, activities, and personnel, you must submit
Civil Rights and Civil Liberties Complaint (CRCL)
True or False: “Since 2014, all Florida graduates, including students without a regulated immigration status, are eligible to pay in-state tuition at local colleges and universities.”
True
I have been arrested and need to challenge a deportation order
1. You have the right to a hearing to challenge a deportation order unless you waive your right to a hearing, sign something called a “Stipulated Removal Order,” or agree to “voluntary departure.”
2. You have the right to a lawyer, but the government does not have to give you one.
You contact this person if you want to learn more about ACLU-FL’s Immigrants' rights campaign
Sonya
Name one of ICE’s alternatives to Detention
Intensive Supervision Appearance Program (ISAP)
Young Adult Case Management Program (YACMP)
Case Management Pilot Program (CMPP)
- Different types of technology: telephonic reporting, global positioning system (GPS) monitoring, and SmartLink
This ICE program authorizes ICE to delegate to state and local law enforcement officers the authority to perform specified immigration officer functions under the agency’s direction and oversight.
287(g)
Name the industries that heavily rely on migrant workers without permanent legal status
Construction, restaurants, hotels, roofing, landscaping and agriculture
I am detained while my immigration case is in progress
Most people who are detained while their case is in progress are eligible to be released on bond or with other appearance conditions.
A letter written by a concerned Floridian calls for ICE to terminate its intergovernmental service agreement (IGSA) with Baker.
A letter to Garrett Ripa, Field Office Director at the Miami Field Office
For FY 2024, Congress provided $x to detain noncitizens
Approximately $3.4 billion