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DHS Expands Controversial 287(g) Program Empowering Local Police to Enforce Immigration Laws

Democracy Now The Department of Homeland Security said Friday it plans to enter into new agreements with sixty-seven state and local law enforcement agencies. These agreements expand the existing 287(g) program, which delegates some federal immigration enforcement authority to certain state and local agencies. The 287(g) program has come under intense criticism in recent months, [...]
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