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Border Patrol interior arrests are expanding beyond border zones into major U.S. cities — putting more undocumented immigrants at risk. Learn who’s being targeted, why this shift matters, and how to protect yourself legally.

If ICE detains you or a loved one, what you do next can affect your legal outcome. This guide explains your rights, what to say, and how to stay protected—especially as ICE enforcement ramps up nationwide. Learn the steps to take, who to call, and how California’s new bill may soon strengthen protections.

ICE has made its internal enforcement dashboards public, offering real-time data on arrests, detentions, and removals. For the first time, immigrants and advocates can track trends by region and enforcement type—giving them a critical tool for proactive legal strategy. This transparency allows smarter defense planning, especially in areas seeing spikes in ICE activity.

Over 50% of immigrants in ICE detention have no criminal convictions. Many are long-term residents with pending green card or asylum cases. Detention doesn’t mean your case is over — you may still qualify for bond, relief from removal, or a Motion to Reopen. Know your rights and act fast. Shan Potts Law Offices can help you fight detention and protect your future.

ICE has launched mass arrests nationwide, detaining thousands—including immigrants with no criminal history or those with pending legal relief. These arrests are happening at court check-ins and workplaces. If you or a loved one has a removal order or pending application, you may still have options. Motions to Reopen and strong removal defense strategies can stop deportation. Don’t wait—get legal help now. Shan Potts Law Offices can fight for your future.

The administration has ordered immigration judges to dismiss cases immediately — allowing ICE to arrest immigrants in courthouse hallways and fast-track deportations. Even those with legal status or pending applications are at risk. Attorney Shan Potts, with over 23 years of experience, is helping clients fight back and protect their rights.

ICE has resumed arrests in and around courthouses, targeting immigrants attending unrelated legal matters — including traffic, family, or protection order hearings. This policy puts non-citizens, even those with legal status, at new risk of detention. Learn how this shift affects your rights and what steps to take before your next court date.

June 2025 marks a record high in ICE detentions, with over 50,000 immigrants held — many flagged through expanded alien registration systems. Even green card holders and those with old cases are being swept in. Know your rights, and act fast.

A proposed 3.5% tax on remittances sent by noncitizens from the U.S. is advancing through Congress, threatening to impact millions of immigrant families. Critics say the measure unfairly targets immigrants, undermines financial stability, and risks driving funds underground. At Shan Potts Law Offices, we urge immigrants to review their financial plans and legal options now. This policy highlights how immigration law and financial justice are deeply intertwined.

In April 2025, the U.S. reinstated a law requiring undocumented immigrants aged 14+ to register with federal authorities. Failure to comply is now a criminal misdemeanor, risking fines and jail time. This sudden enforcement has caused confusion and fear among migrant communities, raising concerns about deportations and legal consequences. Early legal consultation is crucial to navigate these changes and protect immigrant rights before enforcement actions occur.