Florida sheriff departments strike deal with federal officials to detain illegal immigrants
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Seventeen Florida sheriffs’ departments struck an agreement with federal immigration officials on Wednesday aimed at cracking down on illegal immigration and enhancing public safety.
The plan, which received support from the National Sheriffs’ Association and the Major County Sheriffs of America, permits law enforcement to detain illegal immigrants held on criminal charges for up to 48 hours past their release date, allowing federal officials to claim the person, The Wall Street Journal reported.
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