Enforcement at the Airport

ALERT: Noncitizens who do not currently have secure lawful status should consider the risks of flying, including on domestic flights within the US. Recent reporting suggests that ICE is using flight passenger information to locate non-citizens and arrest them when boarding or after disembarking from flights. According to reports, arrests have even targeted immigrants who simply overstayed their visas, including those with no prior arrest record. Noncitizens who feel uncertain regarding their own risks should consult an attorney, if able to do so.

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At the border, you are likely to encounter Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers, and you may encounter Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) agents. HSI is part of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Know your rights in these scenarios.