What happens if I refuse to leave the United States?

In Louisiana, refusing to leave the United States after being issued a notice of deportation can have serious consequences. If an immigrant refuses to leave the country and has been served with a valid Notice to Appear, they can be arrested. There are two ways an immigrant can be arrested in this case: by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent or by a U.S. Marshal. After arrest, the immigrant would be placed into removal proceedings. The removal proceedings will be conducted before an immigration judge. During the hearing, the judge will review the case and decide whether the immigrant should be deported or not. If the judge rules for deportation, the immigrant is obligated to leave the United States and may be subject to fines and/or criminal charges. If the immigrant continues to refuse to leave, they can be subject to fines and imprisonment. Therefore, it is important to be aware of the consequences of refusing to leave the U.S. after being issued a Notice to Appear. Depending on the circumstances, an immigrant with a valid Notice to Appear may be able to apply for other relief that would allow them to stay in the United States, such as asylum or withholding of removal. It is important to seek the help of a qualified immigration attorney to protect your rights and understand the legal options available to you.

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Si una persona indocumentada se niega a salir voluntariamente de los Estados Unidos, el gobierno federal podría poner en marcha un proceso de deportación. Esto significa que la persona será detenida por la policía federal, llevada a un centro de detención para extranjeros, y podría ser obligada a salir del país. En el estado de Louisiana, el gobierno federal tiene una política de “cero tolerancia”, lo que significa que no se permite a cualquier persona indocumentada vivir o trabajar ahí. Si el gobierno sospecha que alguien es indocumentado, podrían detenerlo, y si es declarado culpable, podrían ser deportado. En caso de que una persona indocumentada sea deportada, perderán el derecho de vivir o trabajar en los Estados Unidos. Dependiendo de la situación, la persona también podría estar en riesgo de ser encarcelada, y a veces es obligado a no volver a los Estados Unidos por un cierto periodo de tiempo. En algunos casos, se le puede negar la reingresada a los Estados Unidos por el resto de su vida.

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