Expansion of immigration enforcement could affect Prince William crackdown
A new immigration enforcement program from the federal government effectively could eliminate Prince William County’s crackdown on illegal immigrants, experts say.
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Napolitano Credits State Laws for Growth in E-Verify
Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano credited the states for the growth of E-Verify. Napolitano testified before the Judiciary Committee on Wednesday and said that mandatory E-Verify laws in the states has contributed to the system's rapid growth in past years.
Frederick (Md.) Moves Into Forefront of Immigration Enforcement
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. http://somd.com/news/headlines/2009/9927.shtml
Yet the county is becoming notorious as Maryland's most aggressive combatant in the widespread struggle over immigration enforcement. http://somd.com/news/headlines/2009/9927.shtml
By Megan Miller -- Southern Maryland Online
Violent Crime In County Drops 22%
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.http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/04/03/AR2009040304290.html
By Jonathan Mummolo -- Washington Post
President of Houston Police Union Calls for 287(g)
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. The incident has the president of the Houston Police Officers Union Gary Blankinship urging the Mayor of Houston to change a policy that forbids officers from inquiring about a suspect's immigration status.
Lake County (Ill.) program leads to 260 deportation cases
By identifying illegal aliens arrested in Lake County as soon as they come into the criminal justice system, the federal Criminal Alien Program has resulted in 260 deportation cases being opened since Sept. 1, Sheriff Mark Curran and other officials said Tuesday.
Virginia County Turning in More Illegal Aliens with 287(g) Program
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. The county's sheriff's office transferred 135 cases to ICE in 2008 compared to 83 in 2006 - an increase of 63 percent.
5 North Carolina counties push jail deportations
Now, Orange, Harnett, Duplin, New Hanover and Buncombe counties are jumping in, testing a new program that will eventually be nationwide. The program, called Secure Communities, provides jails with equipment that uses inmates' fingerprints to check immigration status and criminal records, then automatically alerts immigration officials to inmates who are in the country illegally.
Grassley questions operation of ICE program
"Unfortunately, this program is being underutilized despite the fact that many law enforcement agencies would like to participate. To my dismay, few local and state governments have been granted permission to implement the 287(g) program, even as our federal immigration agencies continue to be overwhelmed," Grassley wrote.http://www.ottumwa.com/local/local_story_034223251.html
By Matt Milner -- Ottumwa (Iowa) Courier
Sheriff's Office receives award for 287(g) program
Since entering into a partnership with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, the Frederick County Sheriff's Office has detained 300 illegal immigrants.
"I am extremely proud of where we are at," Sheriff Chuck Jenkins said. http://www.fredericknewspost.com/sections/news/display.htm?StoryID=85824
"I am extremely proud of where we are at," Sheriff Chuck Jenkins said. http://www.fredericknewspost.com/sections/news/display.htm?StoryID=85824
By Gina Gallucci-White -- Frederick's (MD) News Post
Metro Calls Deportation Program a Success
The deportation program, 287g, has been running for a little more than two months at the Clark County Detention Center. Under 287g, certain officers have access to a federal database that lets them determine which suspects are foreign born. ... But Metro say it's working, removing dangerous, illegal immigrants not only from the community, but from the country.http://www.lasvegasnow.com/global/story.asp?s=9757548
KLAS-TV -- Las Vegas
McDowell County N.C. Signs up for 287(g)
The McDowell County Sheriff's Office is onboard with a federal program that pinpoints illegal immigrants and earmarks them for deportation.
287(g) Successful in a North Carolina County
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. The program's purpose is to identify and help deport illegal aliens that are committing crimes in the county.
ICE, Utah Prison work together
"We're not going out into the community and looking for illegal aliens - when they get here they've already committed local crimes," he said. ...With 287(g) there isn't racial profiling going on.
"They're (suspects of immigration violation) coming to our facility on criminal charges," he said. "Crime doesn't have a face or a color, so when they come in we take it from there."http://www.thespectrum.com/article/20081212/NEWS01/812120347
"They're (suspects of immigration violation) coming to our facility on criminal charges," he said. "Crime doesn't have a face or a color, so when they come in we take it from there."http://www.thespectrum.com/article/20081212/NEWS01/812120347
By Tiffany De Masters, The (Utah) Spectrum
Detaining illegals simplified through partnership with Henderson
The Macon County Sheriff's office is stepping up its role in immigration enforcement by partnering with Henderson County in an effort to speed the process of identifying illegal aliens.
Henderson County is one of seven in North Carolina participating in the newly formed 287(g) program. As part of the new cooperative effort, Henderson's sheriff's office can access federal immigration records. The county will also work with 17 western counties, including Macon, to assist in identifying and even detaining suspected illegals.
Two Georgia Counties Applying for 287(g)
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.
Another Va. City To Check Immigration Status
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. Officers also will be allowed to investigate the status of persons who are "lawfully detained" for local or State violations if they have "probable cause."
Local Enforcement Program a Success
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.
Federal/Local 287(g) Partnerships Work
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 proceedings for illegal aliens, is a fast-growing success.
Va. Jails Now Check Immigration Status of Foreign Inmates
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. While the law hasn’t received as much attention as the 287(g)-related illegal alien crackdown in Prince William County, Va., it will benefit other jurisdictions seeking to identify and deport illegal alien inmates. The law may not have the force multiplier effect that results from Prince William’s policy, however.
Crime Drop Linked to Illegal Immigration Reduction Efforts
The Associated Press reports that Prince William County Board Chairman Corey Stewart links the decline in certain types of crime last year to the County's efforts to reduce illegal immigration. The Virginia County released a study in late June that says homicides dropped by 44 percent from 2006 to 2007. Also, during the same time period, the number of rapes fell 33 percent, robberies declined 23 percent, and aggravated assaults dropped by 18 percent.
Fate of local immigration enforcement uncertain as we attempt to translate what House approps panel did
I wish I could tell you precisely what Rep. Price (D-N.C.) and his U.S. House Appropriations Committee did to local immigration enforcement last week. Price and his staff have been so clever in their writing of the DHS spending bill that both NumbersUSA analysts and federal agencies are still attempting to figure out precisely what the House Appropriations Committee last week did. A week later, still nothing definitive.
A Lot of Effort to Hide True Intent
Official: Immigration crackdown pushes down crime
"A Prince William County official is attributing a decline in certain types of crime last year to the county's crackdown on illegal immigrants.
A study released last week says homicides declined by 44 percent from 2006 to 2007. The incidence of rape fell 33 percent, robberies declined 23 percent, and aggravated assaults declined 18 percent...."
http://www.wric.com/global/story.asp?s=8577480
AP, 30 June 2008
Backroom discussions continue on whether to de-fund effective efforts that deter illegal immigration
U.S. House appropriators are deep in internal discussions over whether to praise (and fund) current enforcement efforts that are proving most effective in arresting illegal aliens and deterring future illegal immigration. Postponement of markup today on a DHS spending bill is probably a good sign.
The House Appropriations Committee has postponed its Wednesday afternoon (June 18) consideration of the DHS spending bill that will determine funding levels for immigration enforcement next year.
House Panel Guts Spending on Effective Enforcement Activities
During today’s markup of the FY09 Department of Homeland Security spending bill (no bill number yet), the House Appropriations Committee voted to cut and remove funding for proven enforcement measures such as the 287(g) program, which enables local police and sheriffs to enforce immigration laws, and workplace enforcement activities. The measure will, among other things, require ICE to spend $800 million to identify and deport illegal aliens who have committed serious crimes.
LOCAL ENFORCEMENT AT RISK? Congress deciding whether to fund continuing local vise on illegal immigrants
Break the law. Get sent home.
"Starting next week, members of Hall County's sizable population of illegal immigrants will face the very real prospect of deportation if arrested on any charge that lands them in the Hall County jail. That's because Cronic's office has reached an agreement with federal immigration officials that will allow certain deputies to identify and begin deportation proceedings for anyone in the country illegally..."
The 287(g) Program: A Force Multiplier
The Section 287(g) program is a means by which state and local law enforcement agencies may cooperate with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to enforce our immigration laws.
