But Mr. Flake doesn’t mention that he supported the expansion of Operation Streamline, a system of prosecuting up to 100 immigrants en masse for immigration violations like illegal entry. Mr. Flake must get his position straight. He can’t promote Operation Streamline while claiming to support a more compassionate and realistic immigration policy. Advertisement Continue reading the main storyOLGA BYRNE, NEW YORKThe writer is a senior associate in refugee protection at Human Rights First. To the Editor:Senator Jeff Flake speaks for thousands of ranchers across the West who have benefited from Mexican laborers.

Source: New York Times August 27, 2017 20:15 UTC