A new policy taking effect Tuesday could give federal immigration officials in San Diego the authority to quickly deport far more people without an immigration hearing. It also raises new questions about the special powers granted to U.S. Customs and Border Protection within the 100-mile border zone.
Current rules allow U.S. Customs and Border Protection to use so-called “expedited removal” – quick deportations of people arrested by immigration officials within 100 miles of any land border or coastline who