An internal memo from ICE has shifted the focus from assessing whether individuals are unlikely to appear at their hearings to determining if they have the potential to flee the scene. This change in standard gives agents more power in enforcing immigration laws.
This update may impact how ICE agents approach their work and the decisions they make when encountering individuals. Understanding the new criteria for assessing risks of individuals leaving the scene could have implications for how immigrant communities interact with law enforcement agencies.
Original Source: The New York Times