Detention in ICE custody is a harsh reality ever since Congress changed the immigration laws in 1996 and especially now in the post-9/11 world. If a non-US citizen winds up in ICE custody, release from custody is an immediate priority. The type of custody will influence one's eligibility for release. If custody is in relation to new Immigration Court proceedings, then the Immigration Judge may have the authority to hold a bond hearing and set a bond amount for release. A well-presented argument in favor of a detainee's release from custody could mean the difference between release on bond versus continuing one's immigration case in a detained and accelerated setting.