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IMMIGRATION INFORMATION AND RESOURCES ON IMMIGRATION EXECUTIVE ORDERS 14165, 14194 ,and 14198 

Dan Le
2 days ago4 min read

 

Impact of Changes in Administration on Mixed-Status Immigrant Families 

Mixed-status immigrant households, where some family members have legal status and others are undocumented or have temporary status, experience heightened anxiety during governmental transitions due to shifting immigration policies and enforcement priorities. Their fear of deportation stems from several key factors: 

 

  1. Policy Shifts and Increased Enforcement: New administrations may implement stricter immigration policies, including increased enforcement efforts, broader deportation priorities, and reduced protections for undocumented individuals. This can lead to concerns about: 

  2. Increased risk of deportation for undocumented family members, even if they have no criminal record. 

  3. Potential revocation of programs like Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) or Temporary Protected Status (TPS), jeopardizing the status of recipients. 

  4. More detentions due to heightened collaboration between local law enforcement and federal immigration agencies. 

  5. Family Separation: In mixed-status families, U.S. citizen children or legal residents may face separation from undocumented parents or siblings. This fear is amplified by past enforcement actions, such as large-scale workplace raids or community sweeps. 

  6. Access to Financial and Social Services: Some administrations have sought to limit access to essential services for undocumented immigrants and even legal residents, including financial products, healthcare, and social benefits. Policies like the Public Charge Rule, which could deny green cards to immigrants using certain public benefits, create fear and confusion, even for those who are eligible for assistance. 

  7. Uncertainty and Psychological Impact: The fear of deportation can lead to significant stress, anxiety, and economic instability for mixed-status families. Families may avoid essential services like banks, schools, or medical care due to concerns that their information could be used against them. Children may experience emotional distress, fearing that a parent or sibling could be taken away at any moment. 

  8. Disruptions in Employment and Housing: Stricter enforcement can lead to job losses for undocumented workers, impacting the entire family's financial security. Additionally, fear of deportation can discourage individuals from reporting workplace abuse or seeking legal remedies. 

These concerns are not unfounded. Historical shifts in policy have resulted in family separations, financial hardship, and a chilling effect that prevents immigrants from accessing essential services. 

 

Addressing the Needs of Mixed-Status Families 

  

Fortunately, numerous resources are available to help mixed-status families navigate these challenges. Here's some helpful resources: 

  

  1. Know Your Rights and Legal Aid: 

  2. ACLU Know Your Rights Guide: https://www.aclu.org/know-your-rights/immigrants-rights 

  3. United We Dream Deportation Defense Guide: https://unitedwedream.org/resource-topic/deportation-defense/ 

  4. National Immigration Law Center (NILC): https://www.nilc.org/ 

  5. Immigrant Legal Resource Center (ILRC): https://www.ilrc.org/ 

  6. Financial Security and ITIN Resources: 

  7. IRS ITIN Information: https://www.irs.gov/tin/itin/individual-taxpayer-identification-number-itin 

  8. Mission Asset Fund (Financial Services for Immigrants): https://www.missionassetfund.org/ 

  9. National Association of Latino Credit Unions & Professionals (NALCUP): https://www.nlcup.org/ 

  10. Emergency Planning and Family Preparedness: 

  11. Immigrant Family Safety Planning Guide (ILRC): https://www.ilrc.org/sites/default/files/resources/imm_preparedness_kit_april2020_1.pdf 

  12. Kids in Need of Defense (KIND) - Protecting Children in Mixed-Status Families: https://supportkind.org/ 

Credit Unions and ITIN Lending 

For credit unions that offer ITIN lending, here are some clear and effective talking points: 

  

  1. ITIN Lending is Legal and Here to Stay: 

  2. ITIN lending remains fully legal, and we are proud to offer financial products that empower individuals who contribute to our community. 

  3. Our Commitment to ITIN Lending Remains Strong: 

  4. We are unwavering in our commitment to providing ITIN loans, ensuring that all eligible members have access to fair and responsible financial services. 

  5. Financial Inclusion for All: 

  6. ITIN lending aligns with our mission of financial inclusion and promoting the well-being of our community. We believe everyone deserves access to financial opportunities. 

  7. Ongoing Compliance and Advocacy: 

  8. We are dedicated to adhering to all applicable laws and regulations. We will continue to monitor the legal landscape and advocate for the financial needs of our members. 

  9. Supporting the Community Through ITIN Loans: 

  10. By offering ITIN loans, we help individuals and families build credit, achieve financial stability, and ultimately strengthen the economic health of our community. 

  

I hope this is helpful to you. I encourage you to involve your compliance department, especially at this time.  This is not to be construed as legal/compliance advice. 

  


UPDATED POLICY ON ICE HOLDS FROM THE MN  ATTORNEY GENERAL:


The Minnesota Attorney General’s Office issued a formal legal opinion that Minnesota law prohibits state and local law enforcement agencies from holding someone based on an immigration detainer if the person would otherwise be released from custody. https://fluence-media.co/3EElOy3 

 

 

Enforcement Priorities: Anyone arrested / charged / convicted of a crime that is otherwise deportable is an ICE enforcement priority. Anyone with a deportation order is also a priority. 

 

Expedited Removal Expanded: Anyone who is encountered in the US without legal status who cannot prove they have been in the US for 2 years is subject to expedited removal which results in being deported without an 

immigration hearing. 

Advice: Clients should carry proof of having been in the US for 2 years. Burden of proof is on them. Proof can be anything with their true name and date on it, that shows presence in the US: rent receipts, pay stubs, insurance information, doctor / dental visits, application for / issuance of DL etc.

 

Sensitive locations Policy Revoked: Previously it was the policy that ICE not arrest people in courthouses, hospitals, schools and places of worship. That policy has been revoked. We have been seeing ICE in courthouses arresting 

clients. 


Advice: Advise clients there is a risk of being detained by ICE at the courthouse. We have confirmed reports of ICE being at Hennepin, Anoka and Olmsted County courthouses. Remote hearings and pleas by mail are best when possible. Any creative way to keep clients out of ICE’s line of sight—wait in a conference room for case to be called etc.

 

ICE detentions at Immigration Court: ICE now can arrest individuals when they appear to attend their immigration hearing. Prior policy from the immigration bench prohibited this. People are also being detained at ICE ‘check ins’. 

 

Laken Riley Act: Requires that anyone who entered the US without valid immigration status be detained by ICE if they have been charged with, is arrested for, is convicted of, admits having committed, or admits committing acts which constitute the essential elements of: 

  • Burglary; 

  • Theft; 

  • Larceny; 

  • Shoplifting; 

  • assault of a law enforcement officer offense; or 

  • any crime that results in death or serious bodily injury to another person. 

 

Know Your Rights


From National Immigration Law Center Know-Your-Rights-No-Matter-Who-Is-President- 2024.pdf

 

 

Additional Resources for Clients and Their Families 

  1. Know Your Rights and Legal Aid: 

  2. ACLU Know Your Rights Guide: https://www.aclu.org/know-your-rights/immigrants-rights 

  3. United We Dream Deportation Defense Guide: https://unitedwedream.org/resource- topic/deportation-defense/ 

  4. National Immigration Law Center (NILC): https://www.nilc.org/ 

  5. Immigrant Legal Resource Center (ILRC): https://www.ilrc.org/ 

  6. Financial Security and ITIN Resources: 

  7. IRS ITIN Information: https://www.irs.gov/tin/itin/individual-taxpayer-identification-number-itin 

  8. Mission Asset Fund (Financial Services for Immigrants): https://www.missionassetfund.org/ 

  9. National Association of Latino Credit Unions & Professionals (NALCUP): https://www.nlcup.org/ 

  10. Emergency Planning and Family Preparedness: 

  11. Immigrant Family Safety Planning Guide (ILRC): 

  1. Kids in Need of Defense (KIND) - Protecting Children in Mixed-Status Families: https://supportkind.org/ 

 

 
 
 

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