Suffolk County (New York) County Executive Steve Levy is one Democratic elected official that is doing something about illegal immigration. Levy has worked to improve communication between local police and federal immigration enforcement agencies. As County Executive, Levy authorized the cross training of Suffolk County police officers so that they have the authority to enforce federal immigration laws. Sting operations have been set up with cooperation between federal and local authorities to crack down on employers hiring illegal aliens and landlords who provide substandard housing to undocumented workers. A sweep coordinated by federal immigration agents and Sufffolk County police last March rounded up two dozen illegal aliens who had misdemeanor and felony sex offense convictions and thus eligible for deportation from the United States. Described in the local media as a "conservative Democrat," Levy is a role model for other elected officials in the battle against illegal immigration.
http://www.co.suffolk.ny.us/webtemp3.cfm?dept=19&id=2358
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