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Norton signs on to congressional opposition of Secure Communities (Wash Times)
D.C. Delegate Eleanor Holmes Norton added to the District’s groundswell of opposition to Secure Communities — a federal program intended to deport violent offenders who are in the country illegally — by signing a letter that calls on President Obama to immediately terminate the program.
Counties Vow Not to Detain Immigrants on ICE’s Behalf (Colorlines)
Cooperating with the federal government’s immigration enforcement agenda may be mandatory for local law enforcement, but localities are finding ways around the federal government’s programs.
Meant to Ease Fears of Deportation Program, Federal Hearings Draw Anger (NYT)
A task force set up by the Obama administration to ease political tensions over a deportation program has held the last of four public hearings, which instead served largely to galvanize vocal protests against the policy.
Video: Community members confront S-Comm officials in Arlington
Community members confront S-Comm officials in Arlington, VA.
Local Immigration Activists Speak To Secure Communities Task Force (WAMU)
Secure Communities Protest Immigrants rights activists marched outside the George Mason University Law Center in Arlington, Va. where a Department of Homeland Security task force held a hearing on Secure Communities Aug. 24.
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