Mass. Governor-elect Patrick set to rescind Romney plan for troopers: Opposes use to arrest illegals

[DeepModem Mom]

Boston Globe: Patrick set to rescind plan for troopers
Opposes use to arrest illegal immigrants
By Andrea Estes, Globe Staff | December 22, 2006

Governor-elect Deval Patrick said yesterday that soon after taking office he will rescind a just-signed agreement between Governor Mitt Romney and federal authorities that allows State Police troopers to arrest illegal immigrants.

Speaking with reporters after a luncheon reception with state legislators, the incoming governor said for the first time that he believes he has the authority to overturn his predecessor's agreement. He said he believes that state troopers have enough to do without being required to enforce federal immigration laws.

"If I have that power, I'm going to rescind that agreement," Patrick, a Democrat, told reporters. He added: "I do believe I have that power."

The 15-page agreement with US Immigration and Customs Enforcement states it will remain in effect "until terminated by either party." Though Patrick did not sign the document, his office said it appears that the new governor can revoke the deal.

In the exchange with reporters, Patrick also said that federal immigration authorities do not want state troopers to be involved in immigration enforcement. "I also understand, by the way, that INS isn't interested in sharing their enforcement powers," he said.

But Patrick backtracked later, saying through an aide that he misspoke when he said the US Immigration and Naturalization Service, now called US Immigration and Customs Enforcement, opposes the agreement. A federal immigration official interviewed by the Globe also said the agency continued to back the agreement yesterday....

http://www.boston.com/news/local/politics/candidates/articles/2006/12/22/patrick_set_to_rescind_plan_for_troopers/

[Warren Stupidity]

1. I'm starting to warm up to Patrick.

He seemed to slick to me while campaigning, but the more I learn about him the more he seems like a good guy.

[LiberalFighter]

2. There should be no doubt that what one Governor enacts/signs

without needing approval of the legislative body they can rescind at anytime.

If it was an executive order they just create another executive order to change it.

Since the document provides termination by either party it should not be a problem.

An outgoing governor should not be signing agreements this close to the end of their term!!!!!!!!!