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If a friend or family member has been detained by ICE, the process of getting them released can be overwhelming and stressful. In this episode of the Immigrate Podcast, Richard Wilner—a certified specialist in Immigration and Nationality Law—breaks down the essential steps for navigating custody and bond hearings. In this episode, we cover:Locating a Detainee: How to use the ICE Inmate Locator and why it usually takes 48 hours for the system to update. Determining Eligibility: Understanding how arrival methods and specific criminal convictions can impact bond eligibility. Mandatory Detention: What it means and alternative "custody mechanisms" like ankle monitors. The Bond Hearing: How a custody redetermination hearing works separately from removal proceedings. Proving "Flight Risk": Why showing up to court is the key factor and how to demonstrate significant community and family ties. Next Steps: What happens to an immigration case after someone is released on the non-detained docket. Resources:Find a detained individual: https://locator.ice.gov/odls/Work with us:  www.wilneroreilly.com