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Bennie Thompson: “What should ICE do to ensure local agencies understand the limitations and scope of their 287(g) agreements?”

On the recordMarch 3, 2009
What should ICE do to ensure local agencies understand the limitations and scope of their 287(g) agreements?
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Bennie Thompson
Democratic · Mississippi

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Thompson questions ICE's clarity on 287(g) program authority.

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