For decades, here crimes contributed to an explosion in the size of the federal prison system, and far outpacing any other charges brought by prosecutors. Now, just as the federal government has pulled back the throttle on the war, it is embarking on an unprecedented campaign to criminally prosecute undocumented immigrants crossing the border….
DetailsFor decades, crimes contributed to an explosion in the size of the federal prison system, far outpacing any other charges brought by prosecutors. Now, just as the federal government has pulled back the throttle on the war, it is embarking on an unprecedented campaign to criminally prosecute undocumented immigrants crossing the border….
DetailsFor decades, crimes contributed to an explosion in the size of the federal prison system, far outpacing any other charges brought by prosecutors. Now, just as the federal government has pulled back the throttle on the war, it is embarking on an unprecedented campaign to criminally prosecute undocumented immigrants crossing the border….
DetailsEven after Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) rejected Knox County, Tennessee’s request to participate in a controversial immigration program, Sheriff JJ Jones vowed to take immigration enforcement into his own hands. In a response to ICE’s denial, Jones threatened to stack undocumented immigrants “like cordwood” in the local jail. ICE sent a letter to Jones’ office stating that the federal government is unable to authorize Knox County because of “resource concerns, including the impacts of sequestration.” But Jones sharply rebuked the government’s denial to allow Knox County to participate in the 287(g) program which would allow local authorities to enforce federal immigration laws.
DetailsToday, medical the immigration debate continues to be counterproductive enough that, even after a $38 billion “border surge” of military-style security added to the Senate bill, legislation still faces an uphill battle. Many see an opportunity for the House GOP to lead on immigration. However, if the House cannot seize the opportunity, the president has on…
DetailsThe police director for the city of Newark is ordering his officers to refuse federal immigration officials’ requests that they detain suspected undocumented immigrants accused of minor crimes. In California, ask the legislature is considering a measure that would call for local law enforcement agencies not to hold immigrants held on minor offenses so…
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