FAQ: What if I'm Picked up by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in DC?

If you are an immigrant parent living in the District of Columbia, this guide was written for you.  Its purpose is to give you an understanding of the immigration and child welfare systems, and to help you plan so you do not lose rights over your children if you are apprehended by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The best thing you can do to make sure your family stays together is to have information and be prepared!

Guide created by Steptoe & Johnson LLP, with tremendous thanks to AYUDA, the Children's Law Center, and the Capital Area Immigrants Rights Coalitionfor their crucial assistance.