The article slightly misrepresents how Secure Communities works. ICE gets the fingerprint data from FBI, not directly from any state or local agency. Under Obama, FBI still shared with ICE. PEP set the parameters when ICE would seek to detain someone identified. 1/2
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Trump Admin eliminated that prioritization and casts a broader net. But ICE's actions show that the term "sanctuary city" is a misleading. ICE still has authority to and does act in any jurisdiction; local policies only impact HOW they act. 2/2
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