PA-Immigrant groups decry fingerprint sharing policy
Posted on Fri, Aug. 21, 2009
Immigrant groups decry fingerprint sharing policy
PHILADELPHIA - Some lawmakers in Philadelphia are joining immigrant advocacy groups in opposition of a new policy where city police turn over to federal authorities the fingerprints of immigrants who are arrested.
The "Secure Communities" program allows local authorities access to federal criminal and immigration records when they take suspects' fingerprints during the booking process.
Federal immigration officials say the goal is to identify criminals for deportation.
The Pennsylvania Immigration Citizenship Coalition say the program will make it more likely that immigrants who witness crimes will refuse to cooperate with police.
Several members of Philadelphia City Council says the program promotes fear of police in immigrant communities.
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Who cares what the illegals want?
Illegals need to get the H out of our country and stop wasting our time and money.