Homeland Security institutes new rules for 287(g) program

By SCSJ - Posted on July 27th, 2009

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Source:

Independent Weekly

Link:

http://www.indyweek.com/gyrobase/Content?oid=oid%3A398284

Publication Date:

Tuesday, July 21, 2009

Abstract:

DHS changed the 287(g) program to encourage local police to process only serious criminals for deportation. Yet it stops short of guaranteeing only these deportations

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