NV-Backlog grows at Las Vegas immigration court

Backlog grows at Las Vegas immigration court
May 30, 2010

Comments(4) LAS VEGAS (AP) — A backlog at the Las Vegas Immigration Court is slowing down deportations.




The backlog reached nearly 1,600 cases in March, up 38 percent over the figure 18 months before and the second highest rate in the nation.


In all, the Las Vegas Immigration Court dealt with nearly 4,400 immigration matters in 2009, up from about 3,500 a year before.


Experts say the growing caseload reflects the work of Las Vegas police and prison guards, who were given authority more than two years ago to ferret out immigration violators in custody.


Authorities place detainers on suspected illegal aliens, allowing immigration officials to take custody of them before they get released for other crimes.


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Have Joe Arpaio design detention facilities fewer detainees will want to contest their cases.

The Longer they stay in custody the more free room and board they mooch. Streamline this so the flow south can speed up. BOOM You committed a Crime. Youre gone, cya.