Kilmartin Moves Forward with Immigration Program
Wednesday, January 12, 2011
Attorney General Peter Kilmartin today announced he had taken a key step in bringing a federal immigration program to Rhode Island, a week after activists stormed his office in protest of the program.
The program allows local law enforcement officials to check the immigration status of arrested individuals against a national database. Today, Kilmartin signed a memorandum of agreement with Immigration and Custom Enforcement. The MOA was also sent to the Department of Homeland Security for approval.
“As Attorney General, I have a duty and obligation to safeguard our communities and to provide our law enforcement agencies with the tools and technology they need to do their jobs effectively,” Kilmartin said. “Secure Communities is a proactive method of making neighborhoods safe by dealing with individuals who have committed crimes against us. The program has a proven track record of enhancing public safety by focusing on violent offenders and those that pose a threat to our communities and our national security.”
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