User:Jmpetroske/Reporting illegal aliens in the United States
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In the United States, it is possible to report suspected undocumented or illegal aliens to authorities for investigation. A significant portion of Americans support reporting illegal aliens. A survey by YouGov found that 39% of Americans support reporting illegal aliens, and would turn in their neighbors to authorities if they were illegal immigrants.[1] Additionally, there exist websites and social media groups dedicated to reporting illegal aliens.[2][3]
Reporting
[edit]The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) handles reports about suspected illegal aliens. ICE will not provide updates on how it uses tips it receives.[4] If an alien is suspected of being involved in an illegal activity, local law enforcement should be contacted instead of ICE. Law enforcement will then contact ICE if appropriate.[5]
Grounds for reporting
[edit]Aliens can be deported for several reasons, many of which are described in the Immigration and Nationality Act. This includes:
- Aliens who entered the country illegally or have overstayed their visas
- Abusing or being addicted to drugs, or being convicted of a controlled substance violation[6]
- Certain criminal offenses, including aggravated felony, some crimes of moral turpitude, and domestic violence[6]
- Encouraging or aiding other aliens in entering the U.S. illegally[6]
- Committing marriage fraud to obtain a visa or documentation[6]
- Committing document fraud[6]
Although aliens may be deported for any of the above reasons, ICE focuses on managing aliens who perform criminal acts. 58% of alien removed by ICE were convicted criminals, and in the interior of the U.S. this number increases to 92%.[7]
Monetary rewards
[edit]Monetary rewards for reporting aliens to ICE are not guaranteed. However, ICE states that they have the "discretion and statutory authorization to pay for information and/or evidence that is used in support of criminal investigations".[4]
References
[edit]- ^ "39% of Americans would turn in their illegal immigrant neighbors". YouGov: What the world thinks. Retrieved 2017-01-31.
- ^ "Website Allows People To Report Suspected Undocumented Immigrants". The Huffington Post. 2012-05-07. Retrieved 2017-01-31.
- ^ "This Is How To Get Illegals Deported One Facebook Post And Phone Call At A Time! ~ Consciously Enlightened". Consciously Enlightened. 2015-08-30. Retrieved 2017-01-31.
- ^ a b "HSI Tip Form". www.ice.gov. Retrieved 2017-01-30.
- ^ "How To Report Illegal Immigrants". thelawdictionary.org. Retrieved 2017-01-30.
- ^ a b c d e "INA: ACT 237 - GENERAL CLASSES OF DEPORTABLE ALIENS | USCIS". www.uscis.gov. Retrieved 2017-01-30.
- ^ "FY 2016 ICE Immigration Removals". www.ice.gov. Retrieved 2017-01-31.