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Homeland Security

Napolitano Touts Record Immigration Enforcement Stats

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Thursday, October 7th, 2010

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Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano yesterday said that her department set a record for removal of illegal aliens from the country in FY '10, removing more than 392,000, with half of those being convicted criminals. The FY '10 figures are 23,000 removals more than in FY '09, with 81,000 higher criminal removals. "This administration has focused on enforcing our immigration laws in a smart, effective manner that prioritizes public safety and national security and holds employers accountable who knowingly and…

Congress

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Congress

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Congress

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