Bloomberg Law New ICE Strategy at Courthouses
May 29, 2025
Leon Fresco, an immigration law expert and former head of the Office of Immigration Litigation, joins Bloomberg Law correspondent Alex Wolf to tackle pressing immigration issues. They discuss the Trump administration’s emergency appeal to the Supreme Court and the latest ICE enforcement strategies, including a controversial student arrest. Fresco highlights the complexities of deportation cases and the implications for vulnerable populations, while Wolf provides insights into the ongoing legal battles surrounding Johnson & Johnson's talc litigation.
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Complexities of Third-Country Deportations
- The U.S. government is deporting migrants to third countries that may be unsafe or unsuitable.
- The Supreme Court must clarify how and where deportees can challenge such deportations under treaties like the Convention Against Torture.
ICE's New Deportation Strategy
- ICE is using new tactics to expedite deportations by dismissing cases and arresting migrants during hearings.
- This strategy aims to increase removals by inducing fear of court attendance leading to in absentia orders or voluntary departure.
Harvard Student Visas Protected Temporarily
- The Trump administration tried to cancel Harvard's student visas without following required procedures.
- Courts blocked this, protecting thousands of international students, especially those on Optional Practical Training (OPT).