Even
with these increased numbers, law enforcement officials have expressed
concern over the high threshold they are now forced to attain in order
to get permission to fit dangerous prisoners with restraints. By putting these restraints on law enforcement rather than prisoners,
this ruling limits the ability of sheriffs and U.S. marshals to ensure
the safety of the judges, jurors, lawyers, prisoners, victims, and
members of the public inside these courthouses around the country. This decision also dramatically undercuts the ability of the Federal
courts to process illegal immigration border crossing cases as part of
Operation Streamline, the very successful border enforcement program
that has worked so well in some parts of Arizona. By establishing a
zero tolerance approach to illegal border crossings, Operation
Streamline has made a dramatic difference in the number of illegal
border crossings in communities like Tucson and Yuma. This year, the Operation Streamline Program averaged around 45
individuals per hearing. Even with these high caseloads, the program
could remain efficient, thanks in part to traditional courtroom safety
procedures.
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