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Extracted from Consolidated Report
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R1Page 170LASD will provide ICE with notification up to seven (7) days prior to an inmate’s release. Full access into the County’s jails and databases will also be authorized in order for ICE to conduct thorough investigations, ensuring timeframes and procedures are met. During this period of time, ICE will have the opportunity to interview inmates who have ICE immigration detainers and certain other inmates who meet PEP and Trust Act criteria.
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R2Page 170LASD will implement a system for notifying inmates when an ICE detainer is issued. In addition to the notification, inmates will be advised of their opportunity to consult legal counsel.
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R3Page 170ICE agents will be allowed to review the status of all inmates who are being released. This effort helps to identify any and all individuals who may pose a danger and who are within the criteria of both PEP and the Trust Act.
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R4Page 170LASD will validate an inmate’s qualification under the Trust Act, prior to in- custody transfer to ICE. All crimes allowable by the Trust Act will be eligible for in-custody transfer. The Times Editorial Board. “No Ice in L.A. County jails.” Los Angeles Times 19 May 2015 http://www.lstimes.com/nation/la-ed-ice- agents-in-county-jailos-20150519-story.html 4 Linthicum, Kate. “Immigration agents allowed back in L.A. County jails, with limits.” Los Angeles Times 23 Sept. 2015. http://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-ln-ice-los-angeles-jails-20150922-story.html 5 Linthicum, Kate. “Immigration agents allowed back in L.A. County jails, with limits.” Los Angeles Times 23 Sept. 2015. http://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-ln-ice-los-angeles-jails-20150922-story.html 6 McDonnell letter. 152 2015-2016 LOS ANGELES COUNTY CIVIL GRAND JURY FINAL REPORT
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R5Page 171ICE agents will be authorized to interview specific inmates who do not have ICE immigration detainers issued through Pacific Enforcement Response Center (PERC).
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R6Page 171Trust Act/PEP qualified inmates will be transferred to the custody of ICE only during the standard amount of time it would normally take to release an inmate. No inmate will be held beyond the release date based solely on an ICE request.
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R7Page 171To promote transparency and accountability, monitoring and public posting of information will be instituted. C. Pacific Enforcement Response Center The Pacific Enforcement Response Center (PERC) is the agency through which ICE issues immigration detainers for immigrants arrested by local law enforcement who are suspected of being in the country illegally.7 The center is a key part of the federal government’s efforts to identify and deport immigrants convicted of serious crimes.
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R8Page 173developed and submitted a series of written questions to LASD regarding the screening policy of undocumented immigrants,
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R9Page 173interviewed staff at IRC,
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R10Page 173reviewed and analyzed data provided to LASD by ICE,
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R11Page 173reviewed literature found in the Department of Homeland Security website,
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R12Page 173listened to the interview given by the Sheriff to KNBC-TV Los Angeles, CA,11 and
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R13Page 173requested interviews with ICE personnel. The CGJ’s requests were denied. IV. FINDINGS
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R14Page 173Inmates who are the subject of a request for notification of immigration detainer from PERC are advised by LASD staff of the existence of the immigration detainer and are advised of their right to consult with legal counsel.
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R15Page 173ICE agents have full access to LASD databases to assist in their computerized screening process to ensure conformance with LASD’s release timeframes.
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R16Page 173LASD abides by PEP guidelines as they apply to the county’s jails as long as PEP’s guidelines do not conflict with the California Trust Act or applicable case law.
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R17Page 173Inmates that fall under PEP but fail to meet the standards established under the California Trust Act will not be available to ICE for transfer.
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R18Page 173Inmates who are subject to a detainer by ICE, and also meet the criteria in the California Trust Act, will be available for potential ICE transfer.
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R19Page 173Only crimes committed while the individual is an adult will be considered as a qualifying crime under the California Trust Act for transfer to ICE.
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R20Page 173LASD notifies ICE up to seven days prior to all inmates’ release, which allows ICE to do its vetting ahead of release.
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R21Page 173Inmates will only be transferred to the custody of ICE during the normal period of time it takes for LASD to release an inmate, regardless of any ICE request. Nolan, Conan, KNBC-TV, October 4, 2015 www.nbclosangeles.com/news/...LA-County-Sheriff-Defends_ICE-policy 2015-2016 LOS ANGELES COUNTY CIVIL GRAND JURY FINAL REPORT 155
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R22Page 174The CGJ discovered that no inmate will be detained beyond their date of release regardless of whether or not there is a valid ICE detainer.
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R23Page 174LASD facilitated community meetings seeking input from a variety of stakeholders presenting both sides of the immigration debate.
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R24Page 174Monthly statistical reports from ICE are posted on the LASD website.12