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Judges and Judiciary

May 26, 2017

ICE tells judge it doesn't make arrests in Southern California courtrooms

Immigration agents in Southern California have a stated policy of not arresting people eligible for deportation in state courtrooms, according to a report from Orange County Superior Court's presiding judge.

By Meghann M. Cuniff
Daily Journal Staff Writer

Immigration agents in Southern California have a stated policy of not arresting people eligible for deportation in state courtrooms, according to a report from Orange County Superior Court's presiding judge.

Immigration and Custom Enforcement's "policy is not to arrest victims or witnesses unless they have serious or extensive criminal histories. ICE's target population is criminal aliens...

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