How do bond proceedings differ from removal proceedings?
Bond proceedings are separate from, and not a part of, removal proceedings. Unlike removal proceedings, bond hearings are not usually recorded by the Immigration Judge. Also, the Immigration Judge can conduct a bond hearing even if ICE did not file a charging document. In a bond hearing, the non-citizen has the burden of proof and must show that she or he does not present a danger to persons or property, is not a threat to national security, and does not pose a risk of flight.
