In this episode of the Immigration Update Podcast, attorney Lin Walker delves into the critical issue of family separation for mixed citizenship families.

With the current focus on immigration enforcement, it's more important than ever for undocumented parents and guardians to prepare for the possibility of separation.

Lin discusses essential steps to create a family safety plan, legal preparations, and financial strategies to ensure children and pets are cared for by trusted individuals rather than entering foster care/shelter.

A few hours of preparation can provide peace of mind and security for your family in uncertain times.

Resources:

https://legalaidnyc.org/get-help/immigration-deportation/

https://ailalawyer.com/

https://cccsny.org/services/immigration-legal-services

https://www.ilrc.org/

Current ICE policies and practices are affecting pets as well as people, leading to unexpected heartbreak for families and challenges for already overcrowded animal shelters.

In this episode of the Immigration Update Podcast, immigration Attorney Lin Walker explains the impact of immigration enforcement on pets and points the way to resources for families and their beloved animals in case of such an emergency.

Resources to help create a pet safety plan if your family could be at risk:

https://enlacelatinonc.org/en/How-can-I-plan-for-my-pets%27-future-if-I-am-detained-or-deported

https://www.noozhawk.com/ice-raids-raise-issue-of-pet-safety-during-uncertain-times/

https://care4paws.org/how-to-help/

Did you know that U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers can search your phone, laptop, or tablet when you enter the United States—even if you’re a U.S. citizen?

And they don’t need a warrant or suspicion to do it.

Immigration attorney Lin Walker discusses essential strategies for safeguarding your data from CBP searches, what you as an international traveler need to know about how to secure your devices to protect sensitive information and, most importantly, the steps you need to take if you are chosen for a search at the border.

For more information:

https://www.eff.org/document/eff-border-search-pocket-guide

https://www.aclu.org/news/privacy-technology/can-border-agents-search-your-electronic

https://freedom.press/digisec/blog/border-security/