Don't ask, Immigration Policy

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Don't ask, Immigration Policy is a law that protects "undocumented workers", it prohibits police officers, and employers, from inquiring about citizenship status. Because it "would create an unacceptable risk to the high standards of morale, good order and discipline.

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The Policy was first initiated in 1979 in Los Angeles, to prevent police from inquiring about the immigration status of arrestees. The internal policy, "Special Order 40," is clear, concise and to the point. It states: "Officers shall not initiate police action with the objective of discovering the alien status of a person. Officers shall not arrest nor book persons for violation of title 8, section 1325 of the United States Immigration code (Illegal Entry)."

The Houston and Los Angeles cities, expressed concerns that illegal immigrants will not be able to distinguish state and local police from deportation agents, possibly resulting in failure to report crimes. Therefore the policy was initiated, and currently adopted by over 25 cities.