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September 10, 2009
More California counties are checking immigration records instantly when booking arrested individuals
Today Immigration Customs and Enforcement ("ICE") announced an arrangement with Imperial County Sheriff's Department in which individuals during the booking process will have their biometric data checked with Department of Homeland Security ("DHS") data and FBI data to determine whether or not they are in the United States illegally. When a person's fingerprints match those of someone in DHS' biometric data system, ICE is automatically notified. ICE will then take steps to determine the individual's immigration status and then take appropriate action after the offender completes his or her prison term.
ICE already has agreements with Los Angeles County and San Diego County. Nationwide coverage is expected by 2013.
