WASHINGTON (AP) — The Homeland Security Department has revamped a program using local and state law enforcement to help round up immigrants who have committed crimes.
The department says 11 law enforcement agencies are ready to participate in the redesigned program.
Government investigators had criticized the program for not clearly spelling out when officers could use their arrest authority or whether it was meant for the pursuit of serious offenders.
The department says a new agreement with participating agencies spells out the extent of local officers' authority.
by the associated press
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