Coweta County, GA: Sheriff working to identify illegals
The conversation about how to get a handle on illegal immigration is continuing on the local, state and federal levels. Currently, Georgia HB87 geared at cracking down on illegal immigration in the state is awaiting Gov. Nathan Deal's signature. "The legislation would enhance our ability to ask more questions of people about their legal status," said Coweta County Sheriff Mike Yeager..Yeager is also still pushing for Coweta County's enrollment in the Immigration and Nationality Act Section 287(g) program, which permits designated officers to perform immigration law enforcement under the supervision of a federal agent assigned to the community.
Thus far, however, there have been no federal appropriations for the program. Yeager says that, for now, Secure Communities is the best alternative.
http://www.times-herald.com/local/Sheriff----working----to-identify----illegals---1642037
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