Summary
Rensselaer County is taking on New York State's ban on 287(g) immigration deals, a move that could completely shake up how local police work with federal immigration agents. If the county wins, local law enforcement might soon have a direct hand in federal immigration enforcement.
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Impact analysis
County taxpayers could face heavy legal bills to fund this ongoing court battle against the state.
Local politicians and residents pushing for stricter immigration enforcement get a shot at expanding local police powers.
Immigrant communities and local advocates worry this will damage trust in police and lead to racial profiling.
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