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<p>The issue of 12-20 million illegally-present foreign nationals within the United States brings with it a  number of homeland security questions and concerns. The threat of terror organizations utilizing our  porous borders or lack of enforcement against us is highly probable. However, in order to deal with the  issue of illegal immigration and the homeland security threat that is attached to this problem, the country  must develop a strategy that is efficient and effective for all.  One possible strategy for combating illegal immigration is the utilization of section 287(g) of the  Immigration and Nationality Act, which grants, under limited conditions, law enforcement agencies the  authority to use immigration-related information to advance local policing efforts. However, the issue of  state and local enforcement of immigration-related matters has become highly contentious. Much has been  written about it, but little data has been collected on what these enforcement programs actually do, rather  than what supporters and opponents hope or fear they will do.  The purpose of this thesis was to examine several situations in which state and local agencies  have implemented the 287(g) program. While it is true the use of this authority as a strategy has many  factors and elements that must be reviewed prior to further implementation, it is in reality a necessary  partnership and prudent measure to keep our nation and our communities safe. The 287(g) program  should be strongly considered a national strategy for combating illegal immigration.
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<br>Subjects: Emigration and immigration; Illegal aliens</div>
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Bloom, James S.</div>
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