Mr. Avelica’s case is the latest example of the growing tension building in Los Angeles between federal immigration enforcers and local officials. Advertisement Continue reading the main storyMr. Avelica had been convicted of driving under the influence about a decade ago and was ordered deported in 2014. But it is unclear precisely why immigration officials targeted him for arrest last week. Law enforcement officials in El Paso and Denver have also raised concerns that victims of domestic violence are no longer coming forward out of fear of being deported. Advertisement Continue reading the main storyInitially, immigration officials told Mr. Avelica that he would be deported to Mexico immediately.

Source: New York Times March 04, 2017 16:58 UTC