Northeast Nebraska sheriff will push for immigration reform in D.C.
BRET HAYWORTH Sep 2, 2018 (0)
Dakota County Sheriff Chris Kleinberg defends his office's recent application for a federal program that would deputize some jailers, allowing them to perform immigration law enforcement functions after they complete training. Kleinberg will speak on immigration reform this week in Washington, D.C.
Justin Wan, Sioux City Journal file
SOUTH SIOUX CITY -- Dakota County Sheriff Chris Kleinberg will join nearly 50 sheriffs in a Washington, D.C. event Wednesday to push for immigration policy reforms.
In one of the key pieces, the sheriffs on Capitol Hill will urge Congress to act on pending legislation to increase border security. Later in the day, the sheriffs will participate in a roundtable discussion at the White House with administration officials and policymakers.
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