Increase in detention of illegal immigrant

Posted on: November 5th, 2007
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“California and other states faced a record number of detainees primarily due to the end of a catch-and-release policy for illegal immigrants.

Two weeks ago, the number of illegals detained nationwide surpassed 30,000 while California alone had 4,000, the Los Angeles Times reported Monday.

Immigration officials said detention is the only way to guarantee that people leave the country when deportation has been ordered.”*

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