The Political Scene | The New Yorker What Happens After Someone Is Arrested by ICE?
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Aug 13, 2025 Jonathan Blitzer, a Staff Writer for The New Yorker focused on immigration, delves into the troubling shift in immigration policy under Trump. He discusses alarming tactics of ICE's interior deportations, including separating families and restricting legal representation, highlighting the emotional burdens faced by those affected. Blitzer critiques the inadequate Democratic response and considers how public outrage might mitigate the administration’s aggressive measures. With personal stories and insights, he casts a stark light on the human cost of these policies.
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Interior Deportations Change The Game
- Trump-era deportations focus on interior arrests rather than border apprehensions, making impact larger despite similar raw numbers.
- Deporting people from the interior changes logistics and increases potential for abuses and secrecy.
Custodial Transfers Separate Families And Lawyers
- Lawyers report widespread custodial transfers that move detainees far from their communities without clear explanations.
- Jonathan Blitzer described transfers from New Jersey to Louisiana that hinder access to legal help and family support.
Lack Of Counsel Deeply Skews Outcomes
- Immigrants are not guaranteed counsel and legal representation dramatically improves outcomes in immigration cases.
- The administration uses prolonged detention and poor conditions to pressure detainees into accepting removal.