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Immigration

Nov. 25, 2000

Panel Studies LAPD Immigration Policy

After hearing testimony that Los Angeles Police Department officers still violate a 1979 order that they not inquire about immigration status, the City Council asked that a review of the policy be delivered in January.

        After hearing testimony that Los Angeles Police Department officers still violate a 1979 order that they not inquire about immigration status, the City Council asked that a review of the policy be delivered in January.
        Under the 1979 policy known as Special Order 40, immigration status "in itself is not a matter for police action." The order was issued so immigrants would be wil...

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