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FIRE Coalition Holds Constitution Week Press Conference with Lawmakers Sept. 19, 2007

The Federal Immigration Reform & Enforcement (FIRE) Coalition held a press conference on September 19, 2007 in support of the U.S. Constitution and House Concurrent Resolution 40 in cooperation with Congressman Virgil Goode, 5th District, Virginia, the resolution's sponsor. HCR-40 “Express[es] the sense of Congress that the United States should not engage in the construction of a North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) Superhighway System or enter into a North American Union with Mexico and Canada, in support of the Constitution, including specifically Article 1, Section 8, Article IV, Section 4, and in support of the FIRE Coalition Project "Operation FIRE & ICE", which promotes the ICE 287(g) Delegation of Immigration Authority Program.

LEFT PHOTO: (from left:) Congressmen Davis, Paul, Jones, Hunter, and Goode, Dr. Jim Edwards, NumbersUSA, and FIRE Coalition Deputy Director Jeff Lewis
RIGHT PHOTO: That's me, the PatriotWatchdog, speaking on behalf of the FIRE Coalition at yesterday's Constitution Week Press Conference.
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The following Members of Congress spoke at the press conference:

Congressman Virgil Goode, 5th District, Virginia HCR-40 sponsor
Congressman David Davis, 1st District , Tennessee
Congressman Duncan Hunter, 52nd District, California * 2008 Presidential Candidate
Congressman Walter Jones, 3rd District, North Carolina
Congressman Steve King, 5th District, Iowa
Congressman Ron Paul, 14th District, Texas *2008 Presidential Candidate

Other speakers:
James R. Edwards, Jr., PhD., NumbersUSA
Jeff Lewis, National Director, FIRE Coalition

The FIRE Coalition is a nationwide coalition of individuals and groups dedicated to ending the invasion of illegal aliens by advocating for the enforcement of our immigration laws in accordance with the U.S. Constitution.
For more information write Solutions@FIRECoalition.com

Feds and North Carolina Sheriffs Work Together to Capture Criminal Aliens

October 20, 2007 06:56 AM EST
by Jim Kouri, CPP - US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) representatives today presented a proposed statewide partnership plan to the sheriffs in attendance at the North Carolina Sheriffs' Association's (NCSA) fall meeting. This is the first in many conversations between federal and local officers aimed at affording every area of North Carolina increased use of the unique authorities of ICE.

Many sheriffs' departments in North Carolina have shown significant interest in partnering with ICE primarily to help identify and remove criminal illegal aliens. To date nearly 20 agencies have requested a partnership with ICE under the 287(g) program -- which trains and certifies officers to enforce immigration law.

"North Carolina sheriff's offices have demonstrated an unprecedented interest in partnering with ICE," noted Julie L. Myers, Department of Homeland Security Assistant Secretary for ICE. "By working together in a coordinated manner, we plan to develop a statewide alliance that is both effective and sustainable and will enhance public safety in the state."

Driven by a steering committee comprised of local and federal officers, partnering agencies will develop appropriate timelines and agree on how to best leverage the tools ICE has available under the ICE ACCESS (Agreements of Cooperation in Communities to Enhance Safety and Security) program. Depending on the specific needs, North Carolina sheriffs' departments would participate in ICE ACCESS programs and services including: the Law Enforcement Support Center (LESC) which helps identify criminal aliens; ICE's Criminal Alien Program (CAP) which locates criminal aliens processed through jails and prisons; Operation Community Shield which targets and arrests gang members; joint document and benefit fraud task forces to impede identity theft; and the delegation of 287(g) authority.v

Mecklenburg, Alamance, Gaston and Cabarrus county sheriff's offices have already partnered with ICE by entering into 287(g) Memorandums of Agreement (MOAs).

ICE received more 287(g) requests from agencies in North Carolina than any other state. Recognizing this intense interest, Senator Elizabeth Dole brought together the impacted state and federal agencies to discuss ways to best prioritize needs on a statewide basis.

"When it comes to tackling the complex issue of immigration, Washington is often accused of not listening. I want to commend ICE for not only listening, but also delivering for North Carolina. Through this unique partnership with federal officials, North Carolina sheriffs can utilize the available tools to enforce our laws and help ensure that North Carolinians feel safe in their homes and communities."

"We are pleased ICE has recognized the statewide interest to help remove criminal illegal aliens and we look forward to working with the agency to craft a feasible plan benefiting all of our communities," said North Carolina Sheriffs' Association President Sheriff Steve Bizzell.

Jim Kouri, CPP is currently fifth vice-president of the National Association of Chiefs of Police and he's a staff writer for the New Media Alliance (thenma.org). Kouri also serves as political advisor for Emmy and Golden Globe winning actor Michael Moriarty.

He's former chief at a New York City housing project in Washington Heights nicknamed "Crack City" by reporters covering the drug war in the 1980s. In addition, he served as director of public safety at a New Jersey university and director of security for several major organizations. He's also served on the National Drug Task Force and trained police and security officers throughout the country. Kouri writes for many police and security magazines including Chief of Police, Police Times, The Narc Officer and others. He's a news writer for TheConservativeVoice.Com and PHXnews.com. He's also a columnist for AmericanDaily.Com, MensNewsDaily.Com, MichNews.Com, and he's syndicated by AXcessNews.Com. He's appeared as on-air commentator for over 100 TV and radio news and talk shows including Oprah, McLaughlin Report, CNN Headline News, MTV, Fox News, etc. His book Assume The Position is available at Amazon.Com. Kouri's own website is located at jimkouri.us

FIREWOOD FROM ALAMANCE

"FIREWOOD from Alamance" is the first installment of an educational and informational video series about 287(g) in the words of actual particpating law enforcement agencies, county commissioners, educators, business leaders, and more. This is a LARGE file, over 2 Gig. This is the draft version, and is approximately 1 hour, 12 minutes long.

GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA
SESSION 2007
SENATE BILL 229
RATIFIED BILL AUGUST 02, 2007
AN ACT TO DETERMINE THE RESIDENCY STATUS OF PERSONS JAILED ON
FELONY OR DRIVING WHILE IMPAIRED CHARGES.
The General Assembly of North Carolina enacts:

SECTION 1. Chapter 162 of the General Statutes is amended by adding a new section to read: "§ 162-62. Legal status of prisoners. (a) When any person charged with a felony or an impaired driving offense is confined for any period in a county jail, local confinement facility, district confinement facility, or satellite jail/work release unit, the administrator or other person in charge of the facility shall attempt to determine if the prisoner is a legal resident of the United States by an inquiry of the prisoner, or by examination of any relevant documents, or both.
(b) If the administrator or other person in charge of the facility is unable to determine if that prisoner is a legal resident or citizen of the United States or its territories, the administrator or other person in charge of the facility holding the prisoner, where possible, shall make a query through the Division of Criminal Information (DCI) system to the Law Enforcement Support Center (LESC) of Immigration and Customs Enforcement of the United States Department of Homeland Security. If the LESC determines that the prisoner has not been lawfully admitted to the United States, the United States Department of Homeland Security will have been notified of the prisoner's status and confinement at the facility by its receipt of the DCI query from the facility.
(c) Nothing in this section shall be construed to deny bond to a prisoner or to prevent a prisoner from being released from confinement when that prisoner is otherwise eligible for release.
(d) The administrator or other person in charge of the facility shall annually report the number of queries performed under subsection (b) of this section and the results of those queries to the Governor's Crime Commission of the Department of Crime Control and Public Safety. The Governor's Crime Commission shall make the reports available to the public."
Page 2 S229 [Ratified]

SECTION 2. This act becomes effective January 1, 2008. In the General Assembly read three times and ratified this the 2nd day of August, 2007.

North Carolina, "First in Enforcement," is on FIRE and ICE!

North Carolina has a long history of being first. From the time of the American Revolution, the "Pitt Resolves," and "Halifax Resolves" to being "First in Flight," as evidenced by the state license plate to commemorate the Wright brothers historic flight at Kill Devil Hill on the outer banks of North Carolina to this state's growing status as "First in Enforcement," Tarheels have a long history of being among the first to stand up for what is right. The North Carolina Legislature's ratification of Senate Bill S-229 will essentially mandate 287(g) participation, even though it doesn't specifically require it. Why is this such a big deal? Well, come January 01, 2008 all North Carolina jails will have to check the legal status of anyone arrested for a DWI or felony offense. That means the thousands of criminal illegal aliens passing through the North Carolina justice system will no longer be wearing the king's new clothes, and North Carolina law enforcement officers will no longer have their hands tied when it comes to combating the massive criminal illegal alien problems plaguing North Carolina counties, cities, and towns.
Last fall Congressman Sue Myrick R-N.C. and ICE Director Julie Myers referred to Sheriff Jim Pendergraph's Mecklenburg County Jail's 287(g) participation a "model example" for others to follow. Other N.C. counties have since signed up and the North Carolina Sheriffs Association helped develop the legislation that was ratified on August 2, 2007 by an overwhelming majority. Hats off to the N.C. Legislature and the N.C. Sheriffs Association for showing the character and integrity to stand up and protect the citizens of North Carolina.
Operation FIRE & ICE Project Director Jeff Lewis is working closely with participating sheriff departments in North Carolina to develop educational and informational media for distribution across the nation to promote the 287(g) program. Encourage your state legislators and sheriffs associations to follow North Carolina's "model example." Visit Operation Body Count and Family Security Matters' project Victims Of Illegal Alien Crime to learn more about why 287(g) is so important to your state's ability to protect and save the lives of its citizenry.

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Click the image above to read more about North Carolina Sheriff Pendergraph
and the Mecklenburg County Sheriff's Office 287(g) participation, or the banner below to learn about Arizona Sheriff Arpaio.

Sheriff Joe Arpaio and the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office participate in the 287(g) Program Click on Sheriff Joe's picture to visit the official MCSO website. Thanks to Sheriff Arpaio's 287(g) participation, nearly 200 criminal illegal aliens have been identified and processed for deportation. That's nearly 200 foreign nationals that not only are in America illegally, but that were commiting crimes against the legal citizenry and legal residents. Thanks to 287(g) the citizens of Maricopa County, Arizona are safer. So are the men and women of the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office.

	Officer Selection Requirement • U.S. Citizen; • Current Background Investigation Completed; • Minimum two Years Experience in Current Position; and • No Disciplinary Actions Pending. Training Requirements ICE offers two training programs including a five-week program for field level law enforcement officers and a four-week program for correctional personnel. The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Academy sets standards and testing and certified instructors conduct the training. Contact Information For more information, contact the Special Agent in Charge Office in your area. www.ice.gov Toll-Free Tip Line 1-866-DHS-2ICE Delegation of Immigration Authority Section 287(g) Immigration and Nationality Act

Officer Selection Requirement

• U.S. Citizen;
• Current Background Investigation Completed;
• Minimum two Years Experience in Current Position; and
• No Disciplinary Actions Pending.
Training Requirements

ICE offers two training programs including a five-week program for
field level law enforcement officers and a four-week program for correctional personnel. The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement
Academy sets standards and testing and certified instructors conduct
the training.

Contact Information

For more information, contact the Special Agent in Charge Office in
your area.
www.ice.gov

Toll-Free Tip Line
1-866-DHS-2ICE

Delegation of Immigration Authority
Section 287(g) Immigration and Nationality Act

Who qualifies to participate in the program?