Virginia is asking the Federal Government for help. Seeking funds and training available for States under the 287(g) program. This Federal program trains local and State law enforcement in immigration laws. Virginia aims to train every staffer at jails across the State on how to check immigration statuses and deport illegals. But when the State asked the Federal Government for help. the Immigration and Customs Enforcement. ICE. said no. The reason: ICE says it lacks resources. including funding and personnel. to make that commitment to Virginia. Currently. there are 22 State and local agencies that have entered into agreements with ICE to be trained on the 287(g) programs. 65 more are waiting for approval. But because the Federal Government is not providing ICE with the necessary funds. law enforcement wont get trained and illegals wont get deported. Maybe some of the pork earmarks going to study the lifecycles of fish should be used in this immigration battle. EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS. Vol. 153.
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