Local enforcement of immigration laws
By Tonya Joy Reedy
International and Immigration Law,
July 2010
Section 287(g) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) allows the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to grant its authority, under certain conditions, to local law enforcement agencies. This article discusses the varying issues related to the Section and its ramifications for Illinois communities.
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