immigration enforcement
Bill to override sheriffs on immigration enforcement is dangerous and undemocratic
What determines who knows best how to keep our communities safe? Is it a mandate from voters to prioritize certain policies? Is it expertise in law enforcement leadership? Over the last four years, voters in each of North Carolina’s counties have expressed their democratic will and selected sheriffs across the state that they trust to […]
Biden administration to use processing centers in Latin America to handle migration
WASHINGTON — The Biden administration Thursday announced the use of processing centers in Colombia and Guatemala to create legal pathways for migrants, in preparation for the ending of a pandemic-era tool used to expel migrants that is expected to cease in May. The migrant processing centers will open shortly and be run by international organizations. […]
New process for asylum cases at the border unveiled by Biden administration
WASHINGTON — The Biden administration announced Thursday steps to expedite asylum cases at the U.S.-Mexico border in an attempt to resolve a years-long backlog, but policy advocates worry the streamlined process could prevent asylum seekers from obtaining legal representation if their cases are denied. “If somebody is not approved in the first instance, they’re going […]
Senate committee revives previously vetoed proposal to mandate sheriffs’ cooperation with ICE
Black sheriffs from state’s largest counties renew their opposition Despite drawing sharp criticism from sheriffs and community members, the Senate Judiciary Committee approved a bill today that would remove the discretion of local sheriffs when it comes to cooperation with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. The most current version of Senate Bill 101 would require […]
New research confirms: Tough immigration enforcement policies do not lower crime rates
New research released by professors at the University of California at Davis finds once again that there is no relationship between deportation and the level of crime in communities. It also debunks the myth that programs of cooperation between local law enforcement and immigration authorities like Secure Communities and 287(g) agreements make communities safer, confirming […]
Sheriffs’ Association opposes bill forcing sheriffs to honor ICE detainer requests
The North Carolina Sheriffs’ Association is opposing House Bill 370, a measure that would force state law enforcement officers to honor voluntary Immigration and Customs Enforcement requests to detain people who are believed to be in the U.S. unlawfully. The Association asked GOP lawmakers to put the bill on hold earlier this week to work […]