Blog: Removal Defense

Detained by ICE in New Jersey? What One Arrest Can Lead To

Apr 30, 2026

One arrest can turn into much more than a criminal case. If your loved one has been arrested in New Jersey, your first worries are usually immediate. Will they be released? Are the charges serious? What happens next? For some families, those questions are only the beginning. An arrest can also lead to ICE detention, removal proceedings, and, in some cases, a federal court challenge related to continued detention. What starts as one crisis can...

The New Fingerprinting Requirement: What Every Noncitizen in New Jersey Needs to Know About Federal Registration Rules

Feb 3, 2026

As we move through 2026, many members of our community are noticing a significant shift in how the government tracks and monitors noncitizens. While the concept of alien registration has existed since the 1940s, the recent revival and modernization of these rules have created a new set of hurdles for families in Hackensack, Newark, and throughout New Jersey. At the Law Office of Nita Kundanmal, our team of dedicated NJ immigration lawyers is seeing a...