Illegal immigrants in the US have the ‘right to remain silent’ - lawyer

Carolyn Hileman - The Voice* | July 30, 2008

MANILA, Philippines - An American immigration lawyer reminded undocumented foreigners in the US that they are not required to divulge any information regarding their nationality should US immigration authorities arrest or detain them. According to Atty Robert Reeves, founder of a law firm that specializes in immigration and deportation, illegal immigrants still have the right “to remain silent” regarding their place of birth or nationality. Reeves made the statement amid the recent crackdown of the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) on undocumented immigrants in several states in the US including California.

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