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Rhode Island State Police directed to more aggressively find and deport illegals

Rhode Island Targets Illegal Immigrants

Ray Henry, AP, March 28, 2008

Linking the presence of undocumented workers to Rhode Island’s financial woes, Gov. Don Carcieri signed an executive order that includes a series of steps to combat illegal immigration.

The order signed Thursday requires state agencies and companies that do business with the state to verify the legal status of employees. It also directs the Rhode Island State Police and prison and parole officials to more aggressively find and deport illegal immigrants. Continue reading