Case Scenario:
As local police face a new responsibility in enforcing immigration laws, they find themselves without much guidance. City governments have not overtly committed themselves to immigration enforcement — nor to lack of enforcement — in large numbers, and there are relatively few police department policies in place. Furthermore, only limited training for officers is occurring. Most departments have some relationship with ICE, but generally it is informal.
Conduct Internet and/or library research to further your knowledge on this topic. Then write a paper that addresses the following questions:
- What steps can local police departments take in order to implement a policy standard for dealing with illegal immigrants?
- Why have immigration responsibilities been relinquished to the local level of government? What are the justifications for police responsibilities related to illegal immigration?
- Why might the local authorities reach out to the ICE?
Your answer must be in 2 to 3 pages, typed, double-spaced, Times New Roman font (size 12), one-inch margins on all sides, APA format.