Granato, other officials tout immigration reform
Submitted by Teresa Mozur on Fri, 02/26/2010 - 18:30
THE YAKIMA HERALD-
YAKIMA, Wash. -- Yakima Police Chief Sam Granato and other law enforcement officials urged Congress on Thursday to take up immigration reform and said local police shouldn't be called on to help enforce immigration laws.
The prospect of deportation already causes illegal immigrants to avoid contact with police.
"What we see is they are afraid to step out of the shadows to report a crime or be a witness," Granato said.
Granato made his comments Thursday morning during a 45-minute telephone news conference hosted by the Law Enforcement Engagement Initiative. Also on the call were a suburban Chicago police chief and a Texas sheriff, as well as reporters from across the country, including the New York Times.
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