B y r o n wrote:Apparently things have changed. When I worked the streets we couldn't get anyone from ICE or whatever it was called back then to even respond when we had someone in custody with purchased ID. Their response was always, "If they are still in custody when we make our county jail run we'll pick them up, if not then next time." Identify theft was always handled by local PD or PD where the theft was from.
welcome to an administration that cares about immigration law - and actual enforcement of it.
its a striking difference. and a welcome change for many of us who have wanted this kind of thing for years.
im also more than sure that local PD/Sheriff was on scene to assist in the raid. it doesnt specify in the article that they were there, but seeing as there's comments from the sheriff's dept - it stands to reason they were involved in more than press release about the event.
on the whole - identity theft of all kinds, be it by illegals or not - is a HUUUUUUUGE problem these days. probably even larger elephant in the room than illegal immigration is.
if using it as a tool to uncover illegals who are also committing that crime is what it takes, i'm glad we've got the ability to run that kinda stuff down.