What is a “mandatory detention”?

Mandatory detention is a policy that requires immigrants, including those seeking asylum, to be detained while their legal status is being reviewed by an immigration court. This policy has been adopted broadly across the United States, and in Maryland, it is a core part of the state’s immigration law. Under mandatory detention, immigrants are required to be detained at centers such as the Howard County Detention Center, while their cases are being processed. There are a few exceptions for certain individuals, such as those who are in the process of seeking asylum, or those who meet certain requirements. However, even in these cases, immigrants have to be detained while their cases are being reviewed. Mandatory detention has been criticized by advocacy groups, who argue that it goes against American values. In addition, they argue that it is costly for taxpayers. Detaining individuals for an extended period of time is expensive and can have a long-term psychological impact on those who are detained. Despite the criticism of this policy, mandatory detention is a key component of Maryland’s immigration law and continues to be enforced. As a result, immigrants who are seeking asylum in Maryland can expect to be detained while their legal status is being reviewed.

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La detención obligatoria es una política de la ley de inmigración de Maryland que impone la detención inmediata de los solicitantes de asilo. Esto significa que los solicitantes no pueden optar por la liberación bajo fianza para presentar su caso ante un juez de inmigración. En lugar de eso, deben esperar en custodia hasta la fecha de su audiencia, lo que significa que pueden pasar meses en la cárcel del gobierno mientras esperan. Esta medida de detención también afecta a aquellos que se han calificado para el asilo y sus casos se están revisando. Esto significa que las personas pueden ser detenidas mientras la decisión sobre si obtienen el asilo o no se decida. La detención obligatoria ha sido polémica porque muchos argumentan que viola los derechos civiles de los inmigrantes al imponer una detención arbitraria. Sin embargo, los defensores de la detención obligatoria argumentan que esta medida impide a los solicitantes de asilo someterse a la justicia de inmigración y evitar enfrentar la consecuencia legal para la inhabilidad de solicitar el asilo.

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