Lea County manager Mike Gallagher says ICE detainers were previously honored for up to 48 hours to allow ICE to investigate a person over possible immigration violations.
New Mexico county ends federal immigration holds at jail
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"Through its illegitimate efforts to build and militarize islands in the region, the Chinese Communist Party has aggressively attempted to control these critical waterways and undermined international law," Gallagher was quoted as saying in a news release. "This legislation makes clear that any individual or entity supporting these illegal actions will be held accountable."
Recent developments surrounding the South China Sea
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