More illegal immigrants being deported before trial
Federal officials more efficient at identifying immigrant suspects


By Allison Manning
The Patriot Ledger
Posted Jan 19, 2010 @ 06:17 AM

WEYMOUTH — Illegal aliens accused of crimes are more likely to be deported before trial as federal immigration procedures become more efficient.

In a Weymouth case, a man from Guatemala was turned over to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement last year after making bail on child rape and other charges. When it came time for him to enter a plea, the agency said, he was not available to be in court, and he was deported a week later.

Jessica Vaughan, director of policy at the Center for Immigration Studies, said it’s a “new phenomenon,â€