Homeland Security cancels immigration agreements with states

Although the Department of Homeland Security cancelled the state agreements under the Secure Community program after some governors protested, including Massachusetts, the Feds are saying they did not need these agreements to operate the fingerprint and subsequent deportation program, where necessary.

Under the program, the FBI automatically sends fingerprints from local law enforcement agencies to U.S. Immigration and Customs to check a suspect’s immigration status.  [Full Article: Los Angeles Times]