Secure Communities Immigration Program A Gateway For Other FBI Data-Sharing (huffingtonpost.com)
The FBI has made the Secure Communities immigration program, which transmits fingerprints taken by local law enforcement agencies to the FBI and DHS for immigration purposes, mandatory and plans to implement additional security programs in the next five years. Under this program, biometric information about people arrested by state and local police will be transmitted to federal agencies, including low-level offenders, such as those charged with traffic violations. This information will be retained even for individuals whose charges are dropped, or otherwise determined to be unfounded.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/07/06/new-documents-show-fbi-wa_n_890747.htmlTags
Stay Informed
Every month, you'll receive regular roundups of the most important civil rights and civil liberties developments. Remember: a well-informed citizenry is the best defense against tyranny.
Learn More About the Issues in This Press Release
-
ACLU Statement on Congress’ Latest Attempt to Ban TikTok and Restrict Free Speech Online
-
Despite Bipartisan Outcry, Senate Betrays the Fourth Amendment and Passes Bill to Expand Warrantless Government Surveillance
-
Chinese Immigrants Urge Appeals Court to Block Florida’s Discriminatory Housing Law
-
After House Passes Fourth Amendment Is Not For Sale Act, ACLU Urges Senate to Stop Government from Spying on Americans Without a Warrant