| "Earlier this month, the Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office was granted a three-year contract extension with the Immigration and Customs Enforcement Agency regarding the 287(g) program. Section 287(g) is part of the Immigration and Nationality Act, which permits local law enforcement officers who complete specialized training to enforce immigration law and identify foreign-born criminals." (Source: Sedona Red Rock News, "Immigration renews contract with YCSO," November 13, 2009) |