Expanded 287(g) Program Turns Local Police Into Deportation Agents
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The ACLU reports on the expansion of the 287(g) program, which enables local police to act as deportation agents, sparking concerns about immigration enforcement and community trust; the HN discussion is limited but suggests a critical view of the program.
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