Held on ICE hold in County jail.

zizou.madrid

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My friend is held on "ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) hold" at a County jail.

He is an engineer from India who completed his MS in the US as well. He lost his job and was looking for a new job for the last 4 months.
He was stopped by a policeman near a gas station because he was taking a nap in a rented car for a few hrs. The cop thought it was suspicious that he was sleeping in his car for an unusual amount of time during the day.

The cop asked him for his license; he showed the officer his International Driver's permit. The cop found out that his license was suspended due to a previous traffic violations (speeding)

The officer took him into custody and then ran immigration check and figured he should be kept on ICE hold because he overstayed his H1 term.

He was arrested on Mar 15 and now it's been a month already and there has been no movement on his case. There is no BOND, so I can't get him out.

HE WANTS TO LEAVE THE COUNTRY AND NOT CONTEST ANYTHING. WHAT SHOULD WE DO??
PLEASE HELP!
 
He should demand a speedy trial and declare a hunger strike if necessary.
None can be detained indefinitely without charges.

Notify Indian consulate ASAP.

They will take of some of the problem like contacts with relatives, may also find a lawyer.

Would also help if you write to Silicon India, Times etc.
 
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