The Loudoun County (web|news) Sheriff's Office says it will soon begin initiating deportation proceedings against illegal immigrants charged with felonies.
Sheriff Steve Simpson says three deputies began training Monday in South Carolina under a partnership with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
After completing the month-long program, the deputies will be responsible for checking the status of felons suspected of being in the country illegally.
Under the partnership, ICE will pick up the felons from Loudoun County within 72 hours after the illegal immigrants have completed their jail sentence in the county.
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