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Virginia to report foreign-born inmates to fed
Virginia has implemented a little known law that requires all jail officials to notify federal authorities about foreign-born inmates, including legal and illegal immigrants, the Washington Post reported Monday.
The law aims to “make every corner of the state as unwelcoming for illegal immigrants charged with crimes” as the state’s Prince William County, which launched a crackdown on illegal immigrants last year, the paper said.
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By roadgeek
July 28, 2008 2:02 PM | Link to this
Excellent.
By L1M89
July 29, 2008 1:00 PM | Link to this
Excellent, yes indeed & as for all Illegal Aliens, adiós.
By Nino Loco
August 21, 2008 5:21 AM | Link to this
Notifying Federal Authorities about foreign-born inmates legal or otherwise is NO GUARANTEE that they will be picked up and deported when their sentence is fullfilled. YOU still have to pick up the BILL!