-- The new standardized Memorandum of Agreement used to enter into 287(g) partnerships, as announced by Secretary Napolitano on July 10, 2009, as well as any documents containing information on the development of the agreement; -- All new 287(g) agreements entered into with law enforcement agencies; -- All documents concerning the decision to standardize the Memorandum of Agreement and/or create new 287(g) agreements; -- Media and congressional notification plans concerning 287(g); -- And all email correspondence concerning the new 287(g) agreement between Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano, Border Security "Czar" Alan Bersin, and White House Director of Intergovernmental Affairs Cecilia Munoz, among other government officials.The 287(g) program has been credited by local law enforcement officers for helping to reduce crime rates. At least 67 local law enforcement agencies currently take advantage of the program, up from 27 in 2006. Nonetheless, government officials seem intent on weakening the program. "At a time when local law enforcement agencies are reducing crime with 287(g), why has the Obama administration decided to undermine this program? The vast majority of Americans want federal immigration laws enforced. Local law enforcement officers can contribute to this process and they have every legal right to do so. I suspect that 287 (g) is under attack because Obama appointees have an 'amnesty' agenda at odds with enforcing the law. No wonder Judicial Watch can't get any documents," stated Judicial Watch President Tom Fitton. Visit www.JudicialWatch.org to read the lawsuit against DHS regarding the 287(g) program.
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