But I guess they do not know best when it comes to the law enforcement of their own communities. We dont need a provision such as this. Current law already provides ample opportunityample opportunityfor State and local police to assist Federal immigration agents in enforcing the laws against criminals and terrorists. What they cannot do is start asking everyone they come across for their "papers." "Let me see your papers." States and localities that do want to take on a broader role in immigration enforcement can enter into a memorandum of understanding with ICE. receive training in immigration law. and assist in enforcement operations under Immigraton~s supervision. That already exists in the law. and there are communities which have chosen to do that. Mr. President. this amendment would create fear in entire communities. would inevitably deter not only undocumented immigrants but legal immigrants and citizens from not being subject to being prosecuted simply because of who they are. what they look like. bow they sound. what their surname is. because God knows what the probable cause is.
Identified stereotypes
Undocumented immigrants are associated with criminality and terrorism.