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Effects of Renewed Immigration Registry on Local Police Unclear, Could Lead to Issuance of Judicial Warrants

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OLA Executive Director Minerva Perez. KYRIL BROMLEY

OLA Executive Director Minerva Perez. KYRIL BROMLEY

East Hampton village Mayor Jerry Larsen. KYRIL BROMLEY

East Hampton village Mayor Jerry Larsen. KYRIL BROMLEY

authorJack Motz on Mar 5, 2025
A mid-20th century law could be a way to compel local police to enforce federal immigration laws, and while much remains unclear as to its legality — particularly as it... more

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