Carlos Lorenzo Provides Insight on Immigration Enforcement in Orlando
Carlos Lorenzo, founder of Lorenzo Law Group, recently provided legal insight in an Orlando Sentinel article examining what increased immigration enforcement could mean for families, workers, and businesses throughout Central Florida.
The article looks at how immigration enforcement has become a more immediate concern in Orlando, where immigrants are an important part of industries ranging from construction and hospitality to transportation and manufacturing.
For families dealing with an immigration arrest, Lorenzo stressed that detention alone doesn’t tell the full story. A person’s immigration history, pending cases, previous removal orders, upcoming hearings, and other factors can all affect what happens next.
“Families often receive incomplete information during the first hours after an immigration arrest,” Lorenzo said. “Before assuming what will happen next, it is important to determine whether the person has a pending case, a prior removal order, an upcoming hearing or another factor that could affect the situation.”
Lorenzo also explained why gathering accurate records quickly can matter after someone is detained. Families may need information such as the person’s A-Number, immigration notices, court decisions, pending applications, and details surrounding the arrest so the legal team can understand the situation.
The article doesn’t focus only on families. It also discusses how Orlando businesses can prepare for immigration enforcement activity in the workplace, including establishing who will communicate with government officers, when to contact legal counsel, and how managers should handle requests for records or access.
For Lorenzo, preparation is one of the biggest takeaways.
“The most useful time to understand an immigration case is before a family is forced to make decisions under pressure,” he said.
With its Orlando office, Lorenzo Law Group provides a local base for its bilingual team to assist Central Florida families, workers, and businesses facing immigration concerns.
Read the full article in the Orlando Sentinel:
What Increased Immigration Enforcement Means for Orlando Families, Workers and Businesses
