ICE detention case intake
Share Your Detained Family Member's Case for Attorney Review
If you are looking for help for a family member in ICE detention anywhere in the United States, answer a few questions so New Horizons Legal can review the case. This form does not provide legal advice or case opinions.
U.S.-wide detention intake
What This Intake Does
For family members, sponsors, or trusted contacts seeking help for someone in ICE detention anywhere in the United States, this intake gathers the core facts the firm needs before an attorney reviews the case.
This intake form does not provide legal advice and does not create an attorney-client relationship. Legal advice, case strategy, and case opinions are given only after attorney review.
Bond vs. Habeas
Two Issues Families Commonly Ask About
Immigration bond
Usually handled in immigration court. The judge looks at danger and flight risk, and some detainees may not qualify because of the way detention law applies to their case.
Habeas corpus
A federal court filing used when detention may be unlawful, bond is not available, bond has been denied, or custody has become prolonged.
Why We Ask These Questions
This Is an Intake, Not Legal Advice
Time to complete: about 2 minutes
Detention Intake Form
For family members and trusted contacts
First, how should we reach you about your detained family member?
This intake is for family members, sponsors, and trusted contacts looking for help for someone in ICE detention. A phone number or email is enough to start.
How should we contact you? (optional)
This intake form does not provide legal advice and does not create an attorney-client relationship. Legal advice, case strategy, and case opinions are given only after attorney review.
What This Intake Covers
About the firm
Olivia Terry
Founder and Managing Attorney
New Horizons Legal helps families facing ICE detention-related immigration problems throughout the United States when custody strategy requires focused legal review.
Frequently asked questions
Bond, detention, and federal review
What is the difference between bond and habeas corpus?
Bond is usually requested in immigration court and asks a judge to release someone based on danger and flight-risk factors. Habeas corpus is filed in federal court to challenge detention when bond is unavailable, denied, or detention has become prolonged.
Does this tool tell me for sure whether my loved one will be released?
No. This form is only an intake. It helps the firm review the situation, but legal advice is given only after attorney review.
Can this intake be used for ICE detention cases anywhere in the U.S.?
Yes. This intake is designed for ICE detention cases throughout the United States. The exact facility, immigration court, bond history, and detention timeline help the firm decide whether the matter needs bond work, federal detention review, or another release strategy.
When is prolonged detention a warning sign?
Detention that stretches for six months or longer can be a significant warning sign, especially after a bond denial or when there has been no realistic bond path.
How we help
Legal Review After Intake Submission
For Cases in Any State
The firm reviews the detention facts, facility, court, and bond history first and then decides whether consultation, urgent action, or more information is needed.
Nationwide Detention Strategy
The intake helps the firm decide whether it can review the matter nationally and what additional information is needed before any legal advice is given.
This intake form does not provide legal advice and does not create an attorney-client relationship. Legal advice, case strategy, and case opinions are given only after attorney review.