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Department of Homeland Security

Report: ICE Took Action Against Illegal Immigrants After Traffic Violations, Loitering

Jillian Rayfield | August 19, 2011, 8:59AM


Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano

A report on the Department of Homeland Security's "Secure Communities" immigration enforcement program by the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) finds that in 127 cases, the DHS took action against illegal immigrants for minor offenses, despite calling for a focus on "highest enforcement priorities" like convicted felons or national security threats.

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Topics: Department of Homeland Security, Immigration, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Secure Communities

Department of Homeland Security

DHS Says States Can't Opt Out Of Program To Deport Illegal Immigrants With Criminal Records

Jillian Rayfield | August 10, 2011, 6:00AM


Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano

The Department of Homeland Security's Immigration and Customs Enforcement will no longer require a governor's signature before it implements a controversial program that allows states to share information about illegal immigrants with criminal records -- which is often used to deport them.

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Topics: Department of Homeland Security, Immigration, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Secure Communities

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