A program aimed at deporting illegal immigrants who commit crimes could be getting the ax. (2013, law)

[All American NYC]

The initiative, known as 287 (g), allows local police to coordinate with federal officials to determine the immigration status of anyone they arrest. Sixty-two communities participate in the $17 million program, which is facing a cutback for fiscal year 2013....."It's the Obama administration playing politics with the public safety

Its clear he wants no enforcement of any immigration laws.

[softblueyz]

I hope they remember that on Nov. 7 when they vote.

[IBMMuseum]

In reality, 287(g) is a certification for law enforcement officers so that they can ask immigration-related questions (without a Federal immigration officer present) in the field, when someone is suspected of being an illegal alien, but not arrested to be taken to jail. If they are detained for a criminal act, the normal ICE screening kicks in at the detention facility. So the "criminal" aliens (note that it doesn't have to be an illegal alien) are still being caught, the "non-criminal" are not.

[Oldglory]

Originally Posted by IBMMuseum

In reality, 287(g) is a certification for law enforcement officers so that they can ask immigration-related questions (without a Federal immigration officer present) in the field, when someone is suspected of being an illegal alien, but not arrested to be taken to jail. If they are detained for a criminal act, the normal ICE screening kicks in at the detention facility. So the "criminal" aliens (note that it doesn't have to be an illegal alien) are still being caught, the "non-criminal" are not.

"Criminal" as in felons? Most or at least many illegal immigrants have committed at least the act of using fake or stolen ID's or tax evasion but I guess some think that is non-criminal.

[IBMMuseum]

Originally Posted by Oldglory

"Criminal" as in felons? Most or at least many illegal immigrants have committed at least the act of using fake or stolen ID's or tax evasion but I guess some think that is non-criminal.

287(g) wouldn't be able to catch something like tax evasion anyway. The article covers where the prior 287(g) program is going to be replaced with the "Secure Communities" program. This certainly is nothing new with government, old with the old, in with the new.

[Rick Roma]

Originally Posted by All American NYC

Its clear he wants no enforcement of any immigration laws.

That may be due to ICE Secure Communities taking it's place. IIRC 287g was an opt in whereas Secure Communities is mandatory.

[All American NYC]

Originally Posted by Oldglory

"Criminal" as in felons? Most or at least many illegal immigrants have committed at least the act of using fake or stolen ID's or tax evasion but I guess some think that is non-criminal.

Including tax fraud.

[malamute]

Obama is going on Mexican radio shows promising them their amnesty after he's elected - and making it very clear that he intends to do something about that Supreme Court decision that held up some of the Arizona law. He's coming right out and telling the illegals that the Supreme Court is wrong -- so much for limited and balanced powers. Obama intends to dictate.