Massachusetts Expands Program Targeting Illegal Immigrants

A federal program targeting illegal immigrants launched today in Massachusetts, allowing the Department of Homeland Security and the FBI to share arrestee fingerprints to expedite identification of illegal immigrants. The goal is to deport illegal immigrants who are arrested for crimes, including repeated violations of federal immigration law. The Secure Communities program does not give local police the authority to enforce immigration law, but Governor Deval Patrick believes the program will result in an increase of racial profiling cases and will promote fear in minority communities.

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