allow State and local law enforcement agencies to enter into voluntary agreements with the Justice Department to give them the authority to seek, apprehend and detain those illegal aliens who are subject to an order of deportation.
Tom Latham explained the original purpose of the 287(g) program during House debate.
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I wish you had come to us to actually let us know what we could do to fix the problem.
I have introduced legislation that would make flood control the priority of the Corps in managing the river.
I really appreciate the conversations that we have. It is very, very important to try to reach the goals that we all have in mind.
I am also concerned that changes are being recommended to Congress based purely on meeting the right budget number.
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