Immigration,
Criminal
Nov. 4, 2024
Prop 36 could see more criminals deported, immigrant advocates say
Proposition 36, on Tuesday's ballot, allows more crimes to be charged as aggravated felonies, meaning immigration judges would have no choice but to order deportation, immigrant advocates argue.
Public defenders and advocates for immigrants are warning that Proposition 36 could result in more people who are convicted of crimes being deported if voters approve it on Tuesday.
The initiative could also enable district attorneys to decide who can and cannot stay in the country by giving them discretion to bring more serious charges.
"It places an enormous amount of power in the hands of prosecutors, especially because it takes power out of the hands of immigra...
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