GA rally plan protest of ICE fingerprint program
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ATLANTA (AP) _ Latino community and immigrant outreach groups plan to rally at the Georgia Democratic Party headquarters to protest a program that gives immigration authorities access to the fingerprints of arrestees.

The rally in Atlanta is one of several set for Tuesday at Democratic Party offices around the country. The groups are calling on President Barack Obama to end the Secure Communities program.

Opponents of the program say it lands immigrants arrested for investigation of minor violations in detention and erodes their trust in police.

The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement program is being used in 44 states and nationwide coverage is planned by 2013.

It’s in place in 43 of Georgia’s 159 counties, and Georgia Republican congressmen have been pushing the federal government to roll it out faster in the state.

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Indian Joe
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August 16, 2011
So if you are "arrested for investigation of a minor violation" - the fact that you have broken the laws of this country by being here illegally must also be a "minor violation". These people never cease to amaze me. If you want to take the time, look at the laws of Mexico as far as being a resident - or there illegally. Being deported from Mexico would be the least of your problems if you violate the law there, including being there illegally. Wonder when the dems will cave again - can't take a chance on upsetting your base.
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