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On the recordApril 21, 2009
If you are confirmed, would you be willing to hold a moratorium until you are sure that all of the local law enforcement officers have been properly trained and understand what the authority is under 287(g), which is not to stop people just based on the color of their skin?
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Roland Burris
Democratic · Illinois

Editor's note · Context

Burris questions the need for a moratorium on 287(g) training to prevent racial profiling.

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