Criminal aliens getting more ICE attention

“Calls for U.S. immigration officials to concentrate on deporting more illegal aliens who have serious criminal records are showing results, police say.

A new program at the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency — called Secure Communities — is netting aliens for deportation when they are arrested for crimes by police in 48 communities, USA Today reported Tuesday.

The program was established in response to criticism of ICE during the Bush administration. Observers said the agency concentrated too much on mass deportations of immigrant workers picked up during raids on work places instead of targeting violent illegal aliens who commit crimes, the newspaper said….”

http://www.upi.com/Top_News/2009/05/12/Criminal-aliens-getting-more-ICE-attention/UPI-58211242144472/UPI, 12 May 2009