Topic
Enforcement & Rights
Reviewed by Pranav Sai Tirunagiri, Esq. · Last reviewed October 28, 2026
This topic collects general information about immigration enforcement and the rights of people who live in the United States with a green card, a visa, or another form of status. The articles below explain public rules in plain English. They are not a complete statement of the law, and they are not advice about your own facts.
A green card is not a promise that you cannot be detained. Immigration and Customs Enforcement can take a lawful permanent resident into custody in some cases, including certain criminal grounds. An arrest is not the same as a conviction. A traffic stop is not the same as a removal order. What happens next depends on the charge, the record, the type of status, and whether there is a court date. Family members often need a starting point when someone is contacted or detained. These pages are written for that moment.
Immigration Ascent is a division of Gillespie, Shields and Taylor. Content on this website may be considered attorney advertising under applicable rules. We do not promise results. If you need help with detention, a Notice to Appear, or a criminal charge that may affect status, use the related practice links for removal defense, criminal-record issues, and green card renewal, then contact us about your situation.