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President of Houston Police Union Calls for 287(g)

Tuesday, March 24, 2009, 8:55 AM

While executing a drug search warrant, Houston Police Officer Rick Salter was shot and critically wounded by an illegal alien with three prior drug arrests.

More than 900 inmates to be Deported in Georgia

Wednesday, February 11, 2009, 10:55 AM

More than 900 foreign-born inmates have been flagged at the Gwinnett County jail and are set for deportation. Of the 915 inmates, 489 had a previous criminal history according to a story in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.

RI Judge Dismisses ACLU Lawsuit Defending Illegal Aliens

Friday, January 2, 2009, 10:45 AM

A judge in Rhode Island has thrown out a lawsuit filed by the ACLU that challenged the detention of 14 Guatemalan immigrants that were pulled over for a minor traffic stop. The 14 immigrants were pulled over in Richmond, R.I. on Interstate-95, but all turned out to be in the country illegally.

Virginia AG and ICE team up to Combat Illegal Immigration

Wednesday, November 19, 2008, 2:53 PM

A joint effort between state and federal officials has resulted in the deportation of violent sex offenders who were also identified as illegal aliens in Virginia. “Operation Cold Play” allowed U.S.

Another Va. City To Check Immigration Status

Monday, November 3, 2008, 5:17 PM

Following in the footsteps of Prince William County, Va., all persons arrested for violations of local or State law by the Manassas Police Department will have their immigration status checked beginning on Dec. 1.

ICE Shares $200,000 with Naugatuck Police

Tuesday, October 21, 2008, 1:31 PM

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement is sharing part of its $1 million award with the Naugatuck Police Department. In April 2007, Jose and Diana Calhelha were sentenced after being convicted for their roles in harboring illegal aliens at their 10 Dunkin Donuts' franchises.

Local Enforcement Program a Success

Monday, September 22, 2008, 2:39 PM

Since its creation in 1996, Immigration and Customs Enforcement's 287(g) program has been a remarkable success with local and state law enforcement agencies making more than 68,000 immigration-related arrests.

Billboards Highlight Consequences of Illegal-Alien Smuggling

Saturday, August 16, 2008, 12:35 PM

The Border Patrol has begun erecting billboards in Texas to remind commercial truckers that they are gambling with their livelihoods when they haul illegal aliens or drugs.

Va. Jails Now Check Immigration Status of Foreign Inmates

Monday, July 28, 2008, 1:37 PM

A Virginia law took effect this month which requires local jails to contact ICE to check the immigration status of all foreign-born inmates, irrespective of whether they are in the country legally.

Virginia County Turning in More Illegal Aliens with 287(g) Program

Thursday, February 19, 2009, 10:13 AM

Loudoun County in Northern Virginia has seen a large increase in its numbers of suspected illegal aliens turned over to Immigration and Customs Enforcement since becoming a part of the 287(g) program last summer.

287(g) Successful in a North Carolina County

Friday, January 16, 2009, 11:05 AM

In a recent presentation by Henderson County Sheriff Rick Davis to the county commissioners, he said the 287(g) program, which has been in place for about six months, has been very successful.

Two Georgia Counties Applying for 287(g)

Wednesday, December 3, 2008, 2:47 PM

Georgia's fourth largest and fastest growing county is looking to join forces with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to help enforce immigration laws. The county applied back in March for the 287(g) program and is still awaiting approval from ICE.

South Carolina County to Increase Local Enforcement

Monday, November 10, 2008, 10:29 AM

Greenville County in South Carolina will join Beaufort and York counties as well as several other municipalities across the country in an effort to increase illegal immigration enforcement.

Missouri Local Police Arrest 12 Believed to be Illegal Aliens

Updated Thursday, October 30, 2008, 12:09 PM

Earlier this week, police in Cape Girardeau, Mo. arrested 12 people believed to be illegal aliens. The arrests make 51 people since July detained by Cape Girardeau police in an effort to help Immigrations and Customs Enforcement.

Illegal Aliens Leaving Georgia County

Tuesday, October 7, 2008, 8:17 AM

The Hall Co. Sheriff's Office signed up for the 287(g) program six months ago and the county has seen a massive outflow of illegal aliens.

Federal/Local 287(g) Partnerships Work

Tuesday, August 19, 2008, 7:14 AM

Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland and Pennsylvania state legislators attending the annual Quad State Legislative conference learned about why the 287(g) program, which trains local law enforcement officers to engage in immigration enforcement activities and enables them to initiate deportation proce

Local, Federal Cooperation Yields 31 Illegal-Alien Arrests in Two Days in Arizona

Friday, August 8, 2008, 10:43 AM

Yavapai County, Arizona deputies arrested 31 illegal aliens within two days in an area highly trafficked by human smugglers on Interstate 17, a Phoenix ABC affiliate reports. In one encounter, deputies pulled over a van that appeared to be overloaded.

In the News

Illegal immigrants netted by local police could be released

In the News - Tuesday, June 23, 2009

Some undocumented immigrants swept up on minor charges such as fishing without a license won’t face federal detention. Instead, they’ll be released on their own recognizance under an Obama administration directive to a Nashville, Tenn., sheriff who charged 6,000 people with immigration crimes over the past 2-1/2 years.

The “release on recognizance” order by Immigration and Customs Enforcement – a branch of the US Department of Homeland Security – could affect at least some of the 66 US law enforcement jurisdictions that are part of a controversial program which, in essence, deputizes local police to act as de facto immigration agents.

By Patrik Jonsson -- Christian Science Monitor

http://features.csmonitor.com/politics/2009/06/23/illegal-immigrants-netted-by-local-police-could-be-released/

Expansion of immigration enforcement could affect Prince William crackdown

In the News - Tuesday, June 16, 2009

A new immigration enforcement program from the federal government effectively could eliminate Prince William County’s crackdown on illegal immigrants, experts say.

Immigration and Customs Enforcement is planning to make the program, known as Secure Communities, available to all 1,200 of the country’s state and federal prisons and 3,100 local jails by the end of 2012.

By David Sherfinski -- Washington Examiner

http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/local/Expansion-of-immigration-enforcement-could-affect-Prince-William-crackdown-48200917.html

3 California counties will check immigration status as inmates enter jail

In the News - Thursday, May 14, 2009

"Los Angeles, Ventura and San Diego will become the first counties in California to begin checking the immigration status of all inmates booked into jail as part of a national effort to identify and deport more illegal immigrants with criminal records.

Law enforcement officials in the three counties will begin running inmates' fingerprints through federal databases this month to see if they have had any contact with the immigration system. Immigration officials will place holds on those believed to be in the country illegally. Once the inmates have finished serving their sentences, they will be transferred to immigration custody for possible deportation...."

Anna Gorman, LA Times, 14 May 2009

http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-immigjail14-2009may14,0,7781561.story

Missouri lawmakers vote to reject federal Real ID Act

In the News - Wednesday, May 13, 2009

"Missouri lawmakers on Wednesday voted to direct the Department of Revenue to not comply with federal driver’s license requirements.

The federal Real ID Act, passed in 2005, requires states to collect and verify certain information about applicants for driver’s licenses and state ID cards. It was passed in response to national security concerns after the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks.

But some Missouri lawmakers argue Real ID is an unwelcome intrusion into privacy and requires several new technologies that could increase the risk of identity theft...."

Lee Logan, AP, 13 May 2009

http://www.kansascity.com/news/breaking_news/story/1195917.html

Frederick (Md.) Moves Into Forefront of Immigration Enforcement

In the News - Friday, May 1, 2009

National attention and heavy political criticism aren't burdens that quiet, rural Frederick County often has to bear.

Yet the county is becoming notorious as Maryland's most aggressive combatant in the widespread struggle over immigration enforcement.

By Megan Miller -- Southern Maryland Online

http://somd.com/news/headlines/2009/9927.shtml

Sheriffs: Are you in school legally?

In the News - Tuesday, April 28, 2009

"Some border county sheriffs want Arizona schools to start asking students whether they're in this country legally.

Pima County Sheriff Clarence Dupnik originated the idea and said millions of dollars in Arizona taxes go to teach English to children who have no legal right to be here. He also said there's a link involving illegal immigration, social problems and gangs.

Only thing is, a 1982 U.S. Supreme Court decision appears to make it illegal for school officials to ask. In a 5-4 decision, the justices overturned a Texas law that authorized school districts to refuse to enroll anyone who couldn't prove legal residence.""

Howard Fischer, Capitol Media Services, 28 April 2009

http://www.azstarnet.com/metro/290558

ICE Rolling Out Secure Communities

In the News - Sunday, April 26, 2009

The controversial federal immigration program that turned some Mecklenburg County deputies into de-facto immigration agents may soon be replaced with a similar program using better technology.

By Franco Ordonez -- The Charlotte Observer

http://www.charlotteobserver.com/local/story/687573.html

Hispanic Community Prepares for New Immigration Law

In the News - Friday, April 10, 2009

"Salt Lake City's Hispanic community is gearing up for the implementation of Senate Bill 81, a controversial immigration reform that has many concerned about how it will be enforced. Archie Archuleta with the Utah Coalition of La Raza said people share Police Chief Chris Burbank's concern that the law encourages racial profiling.

"We don't want our people picked up while driving, driving while brown," Archuleta said. "And we're telling people to be careful, and to be calm, and to comport themselves well with the police, and that they have certain rights, which include being able to call your consulate, being able to call a lawyer, being able to call a friend.""

Elizabeth Ziegler, KCPW (Salt Lake City) , 10 April 2009

https://kcpw.org/article/7703

SLCPD won't enforce immigration law

In the News - Thursday, April 9, 2009

The Salt Lake City Police Department's decision not to participate in a new law that will allow local officers to enforce federal immigration law has infuriated the bill's legislative sponsor.

"I'm worked up about this," said Rep. Mike Noel, House sponsor of SB81, which takes effect July 1. "It's not their choice to decide which laws they enforce."

By Cathy Mckitrick -- The Salt Lake Tribune

http://www.sltrib.com/portlet/article/html/fragments/print_article.jsp?articleId=12102282&siteId=297

Violent Crime In County Drops 22%

In the News - Monday, April 6, 2009

From March 2008 through the end of the year, 1.7 percent of the people arrested or given a summons were illegal immigrants, the report states. In addition, 86.9 percent of those "suspected to be illegal aliens were arrested on misdemeanor or traffic charges," and 9 percent were arrested on felony charges.

By Jonathan Mummolo -- Washington Post

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/04/03/AR2009040304290.html