The Fugitives Operation Program which was established in 2003 to eliminate the nation's backlog of immigration fugitives, arrested more than 750 illegal aliens which have been removed the United States are facing deportation following a massive weeklong enforcement action. During the operation, ICE officers tracked down illegal aliens in Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, and Ventura counties. More than 150 of those arrested were illegal aliens who ignored final orders of deportation issued by immigration judges.
Operation "Return to Sender", which is an integral part of the second phase of the Secure Border Initiative (SBI) has resulted in more than 13,000 arrests nationwide since its launch in June 2006.
“As part of our commitment to the Secure Border Initiative, ICE is dedicating unprecedented resources to identifying and arresting criminal aliens and immigration fugitives,” said Department of Homeland Security Assistant Secretary for ICE Julie L. Myers. “This country welcomes law abiding immigrants, but foreign nationals who flout our laws and commit crimes against our citizens should be on notice that there are consequences for their conduct.”
“The goal of our enforcement efforts is two-fold. First, it’s about restoring integrity to our nation’s immigration system,” said Jim Hayes, the field office director for ICE detention and removal operations in Los Angeles. “Second, it’s about safeguarding our communities from those who brazenly disregard our laws and often prey upon other members of the immigrant community.”
Reentry into United States after deportation is a felony violation that carries a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison.
Currently, there are 52 Fugitive Operation Teams nationwide with that number expected to grow to 75 by years end.
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What took so long to uphold the law?????
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