Nassau County has announced that its police will collaborate with ICE on mass deportations, embedding ten detectives with the agency. This initiative allows local police to arrest individuals under deportation orders, which historically required federal authority. County executive Bruce Blakeman stated that the arrangement benefits both entities by addressing crime without prior jail time for certain offenders. However, this return to earlier practices raises concerns about community trust and the potential blurring of roles between policing and immigration enforcement amid criticism from various stakeholders.
"It's an additional resource for them [ICE] and it helps us because it rids us of criminals that basically have not received any consequences for bad behavior."
"Our partnership sends a clear message that ICE and Nassau County stand committed to prioritizing the safety of the public."
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