Which Way, L.A.?
ICE Cracks Down in Southern California
US Immigration and Customs Enforcement promises to continue its crackdown, despite claims that a climate of fear is bad for LA's economy. Also, are LA Sheriff's deputies playing games with the law?
By Warren Olney • • 30m ListenImmigration and Customs Enforcement—or ICE—promises to continue its crackdown, despite claims that a climate of fear is bad for LA's economy. We hear several voices tonight. On Reporter's Notebook, are LA Sheriff's deputies engaged in productive competition or playing games with the law?
In this episode
2 storiesICE Cracks Down in Southern California
The US Immigration and Customs Enforcement is on the warpath with 1300 arrests in the last two weeks at homes, workplaces and jails; 600 have already been deported, and ICE says there is more to come. Most of those picked up either have criminal records or failed to abide by orders for deportation. Immigrants' rights groups say there's a…
Read the story1 minAre LA Sheriff's Playing Games with the Law?
Today's LA Times reports that LA County Deputy Sheriffs have been competing to see who can arrest the most people and impound the most cars in a period of 24 hours. Lt.
Read the story5 min
