Immigration Arrest Warrants Added to National Database
The federal government has added hundreds of thousands of immigration arrest warrants to a national database used by local police, making it easier for cops to know if someone is wanted by ICE.
Key Points
- ICE has added at least half a million immigration cases to the NCIC database
- Concerns about the legality of detaining individuals based on civil detainers
- Local police instructed to call ICE if someone is flagged in the database
Pros
- Increased awareness for local police about immigration warrants
Cons
- Potential legal risks for holding individuals based on civil detainers