There’s nothing scarier than having someone you care about detained by ICE. But if it does happen to you or someone else in Kern County or the Central Valley, you might end up in the new detention center in McFarland. Our ICE detention defense team at Maison Law Immigration Lawyers can help you locate them, get in contact with them, and help defend them. Set up a one-on-one consultation today.
Why ICE Might Detain Me or a Loved One
Before you can find your loved one (or they can find you), everything starts with actually being detained by ICE. And honestly, this isn’t always easy to figure out right away. There can be a lot of confusion in those first few hours, and your family member may not have all the answers either. There will usually be an official reason for the detention. That can include things like:
- They stayed in the U.S. after their visa or other immigration status expired
- They already had an old removal or deportation order
- ICE believes they violated the terms of their immigration status
- They have a criminal charge or prior conviction that has brought them to ICE’s attention
While that can answer the question of why, it doesn’t necessarily answer the question of where they’ll be taken or if they’ll end up in the Central Valley Annex. It’s not something that happens automatically based on where the arrest happens—although it’s usually a big part of it. It also has to do with practical things like space and processing times. With all that said, if they do end up in McFarland, there’s ways to get in touch with them.
How to Contact Someone Detained in the Central Valley Annex
Even before you can get in contact with someone that’s been taken to the Central Valley Annex, you first have to confirm that’s where they are. To do that, you can use the:
- ICE Online Detainee Locator System. This is usually one of the first places to check to see whether someone is in ICE custody and where they’re being held.
Finding them is only the start. Once you do, the details of why they’re detained is going to come to the forefront. It’s important to know:
- If they already have an old removal or deportation order
- If they have an immigration court date coming up
- If they may be able to get out of detention on bond
- If there’s another type of immigration relief they may qualify for
- If there are any deadlines coming up that you need to deal with quickly
- What documents, records, or other evidence could help their case
This is where getting legal help can become especially important. ICE detention moves quickly, and waiting too long to figure out what’s happening can make an already difficult situation even harder. Fortunately, our team will be there to step in.
How Can Maison Law Immigration Lawyers Help If Someone is Detained in the Central Valley Annex?
When someone you care about has been detained by ICE, it’s obviously confusing and scary. But things will eventually settle down, and that’s when it’s about getting your questions answered. It starts with them being taken to the new Central Valley Annex in McFarland, but that’s not where it ends.
Our team at Maison Law Immigration Lawyers can help you work through those questions. We can help you:
- Find out where your loved one is being held
- Figure out why ICE took them into custody
- Go through their immigration history and paperwork
- Explain what rights they have while they’re detained
- See if they may qualify for bond or another form of immigration relief
- Help with immigration filings and court paperwork
- Help you understand what’s likely to happen next
Being detained by ICE doesn’t necessarily mean your loved one has to remain in detention or that there’s nothing you can do. What happens next depends on their immigration history, criminal history, current case, and other circumstances. And the sooner you get started, the quicker we can help. Set up a one-on-one consultation today.
