It seems Arizona gets most of the press these days about illegal immigration regulations, but in the State of Rhode Island, the head of the State Police has his troopers reporting and deporting ANY illegal immigrant they find during traffic stops, etc. The article below contrasts that practice with nearby Massachussets, which only... fines them for any transgressions. Maybe Florida and Lake County should adopt Rhode Island's procedures next. vj from Boston.com HERE R.I. troopers embrace firm immigration role In contrast to Mass., they report all who are present illegally By Maria Sacchetti, Globe Staff | July 6, 2010 SCITUATE, R.I. — Rhode Island State Trooper Nuno Vasconcelos was patrolling Interstate 95 a few months ago when he came upon a two-car accident in heavy traffic. The trooper pulled up, stepped out of his cruiser, and asked one of the drivers for his license. The man said he did not have a license, and under questioning, confessed that he was here illegally from Guatemala. If the accident had happened 15 miles north in Massachusetts, the man would probably have been arrested for driving without a license, which carries a fine of up to $1,000 and 10 days in jail, then...
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