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Lamar Smith: The 287(g) program is effective because it allows State and local law enforcement officials to augment immigration…

On the recordMarch 3, 2009
The 287(g) program is effective because it allows State and local law enforcement officials to augment immigration enforcement.
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Lamar Smith
Republican · Texas

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Smith defends the effectiveness of the 287(g) program in immigration enforcement.

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