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Bob Goodlatte: “But if it's Federal enforcement and Federal authorities have the responsibility to carry out the job, your State and…”

On the recordMay 21, 2013
But if it's Federal enforcement and Federal authorities have the responsibility to carry out the job, your State and local entities shouldn't be allowed to go off on their own and create their own law by refusing to enforce ICE detainers or refusing to cooperate with ICE.
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Bob Goodlatte
Republican · Virginia

Editor's note · Context

Goodlatte emphasizes the need for local cooperation with federal immigration enforcement.

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