Secure Communities Program Takes Effect In Massachusetts Boston

Secure Communities Program Takes Effect In Massachusetts

May 15, 2012 12:00 AM

" BOSTON (AP) — A federal program aimed at identifying illegal immigrants arrested for crimes has gone into effect in Massachusetts, despite concerns raised by Gov. Deval Patrick and others.

WBZ NewsRadio 1030′s Carl Stevens reports.

The Secure Communities program, which shares arrestee fingerprints with the FBI and the Department of Homeland Security, was activated statewide Tuesday.

Supporters say it will help identify illegal immigrants arrested for crimes in Massachusetts "

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