Legal Question in Immigration Law in Ohio

Is my friend being unfairly deported?

My friend's Asylum case was denied and he found out he was ''illegal'' (the case was closed). He was just arrested the other day and is being held now. I know him very well. He has committed no crimes and has never been arrested since being here for 4 years. I thought one had to committ a crime to be deported like this? And, I also heard that for agents or the like to come and arrest or seize someone is very rare or uncommon, so why would they do this to a 23 year old who is involved in NO criminal activity? Is this even legal? And in the meantime, does he have the right to have visitors? Alos, how can he give me the permission (or evidence of that) to be able to get into his apartment and at least get his belongiongs to hold for him or send home to him if leaves? I now this is alot of questions but Im no lawyer and this just happened to my best friend so if anyone can help Id appreciate any info. Thanks.


Asked on 10/10/06, 11:45 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Vincent Martin Hellmuth & Johnson PLLC

Re: Is my friend being unfairly deported?

If your friend has an order for deportation, the Immigration Service is within its authority to arrest and detain him, even if he has no criminal history. He should have an Immigration Lawyer look at his case to see whether there are any grounds for an appeal and release from custody.

Immigration detainees may have visitors. You may contact the jail where he is located and ask about visitation requirements.

Regarding your question about accessing his property, you may wish to get written consent from him and then ask his landlord whether any additional documentation is needed to access his apartment.

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Answered on 10/11/06, 9:43 am


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