NEWS ALERT! The Administration Fast-Tracks Deportations by Dismissing Cases: What You Need to Know

Shan Potts
Jun 12
2 min read

In a troubling shift, the administration has instructed immigration judges to dismiss certain cases immediately—without the usual window for appeals, legal motions, or even written decisions in order to fast-track deportations. As soon as a case is closed, ICE agents, often waiting right outside the courtroom, move in to arrest the individual and trigger deportation—even for people who showed up, complied with court orders, and followed the law.

This tactic has been rolled out in cities like Los Angeles, Houston, and Seattle, and it’s putting thousands of immigrants in sudden danger of detention and removal.

How are deportations being fast tracked?

Under this new directive:

Judges are told to dismiss cases on the spot — no delays, no paperwork
ICE immediately detains individuals after dismissal, often in courthouse hallways
Expedited removal proceedings begin, often without a full hearing or time to prepare

People with no criminal history, including asylum seekers and parents with pending applications, are being swept up simply because their case was dismissed.

Why This Matters to You

This policy targets anyone with an open immigration case—even those with legal status or pending relief. If your case gets dismissed and ICE is waiting, you may be detained before you even leave the building.

It turns immigration court into a trap, not a place for justice.

You Still Have Rights — And We’re Here to Defend Them

Shan Potts, founder of Shan Potts Law Offices, has over 23 years of experience defending immigrants through some of the toughest enforcement environments the U.S. has seen. He has:

Stopped deportations for clients pulled into removal proceedings after case dismissals
Fought and won bond hearings for those arrested in courthouses
Reopened cases dismissed unfairly or prematurely
And helped countless immigrants secure permanent legal status despite ICE tactics

Our team understands how fast things are moving — and we’re ready to move faster.

What You Should Do Right Now

If you or a loved one has a hearing coming up, or has ever missed a hearing, take action now:

Speak to an immigration attorney before court — don’t go in alone.
Don’t leave court unrepresented — even if your case seems simple.
Keep a legal emergency plan — your A-number, attorney’s name, and a trusted family contact.
Never sign anything ICE gives you without legal advice.

Our Message to the Community

At Shan Potts Law Offices, we believe due process belongs to everyone — not just citizens. These arrests don’t just hurt the people taken into custody. They destroy trust in the legal system and put entire families in fear.

But you’re not powerless. We’ve helped people just like you stay in the U.S., reunite with their families, and rebuild after a sudden arrest.