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Insecure Communities: Examining Local Government Participation In U.S. Immigration And Customs Enforcement’S “Secure Communities” Program, Rachel R. Ray

Rachel R Ray

Suffering global economies, war, ethnic and racial tensions, natural disasters, and other exigencies have led to a steady stream of immigrants to the United States. They seek jobs, refuge, asylum, and better opportunities. In fiscal year 2010, the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (“ICE”) removed a record-setting 392,000 undocumented immigrants, half of which were convicted criminals. Yet, a careful look behind this impressive number would undoubtedly reveal families torn apart by the removals of undocumented spouses, parents, siblings, and children convicted only of non-violent crimes, traffic violations, or other minor infractions. ICE’s own data shows that 79% of people …