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Prince William Details Encounters with Illegals
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General; Posted on: 2008-04-03 13:41:29 [ Printer friendly / Instant flyer ]
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The Melting Pot Boils Over
Judges Getting the Message About Illegal Immigrants
By Arlo Wagner
Virginia's Prince William County police yesterday said 41 of the 89 illegal immigrants encountered last month were arrested but charged only with violating local laws.
Names, addresses and other identifying information on the 89 were given to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials, who could arrange deportations.
Police Chief Charlie T. Deane emphasized yesterday that county police have nothing to do with enforcing immigration laws.
The new procedure, considered to be a first in the country for combining local and federal enforcement, began March 3.
Twenty-one of those identified as illegal immigrants were not charged with local law violations and were released, Chief Deane said.
The county's Board of County Supervisors passed a resolution in July to fund the enforcement program.
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News Source: washingtontimes.com
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