L.I.H. Law Featured on FOX 13 Seattle: Standing Up for Immigrant Rights
/Seattle immigration attorney Lesley Irizarry-Hougan was featured prominently in FOX 13 Seattle's investigative report on concerning new ICE enforcement tactics that are creating fear and uncertainty in our immigrant community.
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Unprecedented ICE Tactics Raise Serious Concerns
The FOX 13 investigation highlighted how immigrants are being summoned through unexpected text messages for unannounced weekend meetings at the ICE office in Tukwila. Attorney Irizarry-Hougan shared her concerns about these tactics, which she has never encountered in her two decades of practicing immigration law.
Speaking about a client who received one of these texts in Portuguese, Attorney Irizarry-Hougan explained how the message demanded the immigrant report to the Seattle field office between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. on a weekend, making it clear that failure to appear would be considered a violation.
"It was really alarming and out of the norm. In my 20-year career, I've never seen anything like this."
— Attorney Lesley Irizarry-Hougan, FOX 13 Seattle
The Human Impact of Fear-Based Enforcement
What makes this coverage particularly powerful is how it centers the human impact of these enforcement tactics. Attorney Irizarry-Hougan didn't just provide legal analysis – she spoke from the heart about what these policies mean for real families in our community.
"I think this is such a sad situation. These are people. These are real families. They're trying to do the best they can, and they're being used as political pawns."
— Attorney Lesley Irizarry-Hougan, FOX 13 Seattle
She highlighted the ripple effects on families – from the logistical challenges of finding last-minute childcare to the emotional trauma experienced by children witnessing their parents' fear and uncertainty. As she told FOX 13: "It's just heartbreaking."
Expert Analysis on Long-Term Consequences
The interview showcased Attorney Irizarry-Hougan's deep understanding of immigration law and policy. She provided crucial context about how these fear tactics are actually counterproductive to immigration compliance:
"The fear and chaos that this administration has been trying to create has been working. Many people who have legal options have canceled contracts with me. They have decided not to move forward out of fear... doing these things to create fear definitely affects people wanting to move forward or legalize or file anything with immigration."
— Attorney Lesley Irizarry-Hougan, FOX 13 Seattle
Community-Centered Approach
What sets L.I.H. Law apart – and what made this media coverage so impactful – is our firm's genuine commitment to the immigrant community. We're not just legal service providers; we're advocates, community members, and allies who understand that behind every immigration case is a family with hopes, dreams, and the right to be treated with dignity.
Bilingual Services and Cultural Understanding
Our entire staff is fluent in Spanish, and we serve clients from around the world.
Our Continued Commitment
This media coverage reinforces our commitment to transparency, advocacy, and fighting for immigrant rights – whether in the courtroom, in our community work, or when speaking with media to ensure accurate information reaches those who need it most.
As Attorney Irizarry-Hougan noted in the interview, the people receiving these texts are trying to do the right thing – they're complying with check-in requirements and working to legalize their status. They deserve support, not intimidation.
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If you have questions about ICE check-ins, compliance requirements, text message summons, or your legal options, our experienced team is here to provide the guidance and advocacy you deserve.
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