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From the Washington State Office of the Attorney General: Press Release “Fresh Start Opportunities” reeks of scam Details: “If a young person knocks on your door and says they’re selling magazines for a charity, wait before reaching for your pocketbook. Fresh Start Opportunities claims to be a “job business training company” that sends… »

DHS: New Agreement for State and Local Immigration Enforcement Partnerships

Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Janet Napolitano announced today that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has standardized the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) used to enter into “287(g)” partnerships—improving public safety by removing criminal aliens who are a threat to local communities and providing uniform policies for partner state and local immigration enforcement efforts… »

Police Agencies May Stop Accepting Mexican ID Card

A recent legal review revealed a Mexican identification card issued to more than 231,000 people in the Valley fails to meet Arizona traffic law, leaving some immigrant motorists subject to arrest during routine… »

Sheriff Warns Federal Funds For Incarcerating Illegal Immigrants At Risk

Los Angeles County Sheriff Lee Baca today expressed serious concern about a White House proposal to cut hundreds of millions in federal funds that offset the local costs of incarcerating illegal immigrants.

As part of the federal budget released last month, President Obama eliminated the State Criminal Alien Assistance Program (SCAAP), which last year paid local… »

Immigration Issues Could Become State Law

The state Legislature is moving to make federal immigration issues a matter of state law, a change that could mean jail time for illegal immigrants.

Under a bill approved by a committee Tuesday, being in the country illegally - historically considered a federal matter - would become a state misdemeanor. A second offense would be a… »

Police Chief Supports Study Criticizing Immigration Program 287(g)

From The Houston Chronicle
Parts of ICE plan worry Hurtt
By JAMES PINKERTON Copyright 2009 Houston Chronicle
Houston Police Chief Harold Hurtt was in Washington on Wednesday, supporting a study criticizing the controversial immigration program known as 287(g), in which his department is planning to participate.
Hurtt said the department has applied for 287(g) training for Houston police to… »