Thread: NC:Wake County Sheriff to Crack Down on Illegal Immigration

Wake County Sheriff to Crack Down on Illegal Immigration

Wake County plans to launch its own crackdown on illegal immigration. Sheriff Donnie Harrison said Wednesday he is working out plans to have deputies start policing immigration issues.

Harrison is among a growing group of North Carolina sheriffs getting into the business of enforcing federal Immigration laws. They are part of a partnership that gives local authorities access to an immigration database.

State troopers said an accident on Interstate 40 in July is an example of a tragic pattern playing out on North Carolina's roadways and involving illegal immigrants.

The man charged in the fatal accident turned out to be an illegal immigrant driving drunk. At the time of his arrest, Michael Delatorre had a fake ID and had already been deported twice in the past three years.

“That’s what concerns me,â€

Very cool. Its like a 287(g) wave rolling across North Carolina. Sure wish Orange and Durham would stand up next... But they are both sanctuary counties and need some incentive...

Hispanic advocates said they are also concerned about what type of crimes will be included in the crackdown.

A crime is a crime...

I was working a trade show one time & Sheriff Harrison was
working the floor. He beat out a corrupt democrat & we are
lucky to have him. I'm a little disappointed it took him so long
to get this going. Maybe he was waiting for the public level
of disgust to build up. I think it will generate several points
in his re-election.