What happens if I’m detained at a U.S. airport due to a Red Notice?

If detained at a U.S. port of entry, you will typically be held by Customs and Border Protection while they verify the notice and contact the requesting country through the Department of Justice’s Office of International Affairs. The requesting state usually has 45 days to submit a formal extradition request. During this period, you may request a bail hearing before a federal magistrate judge, though courts often consider Red Notice subjects flight risks. Immediate legal representation is critical—an attorney can challenge detention conditions and begin preparing extradition defenses before formal proceedings commence.