New Hampshire State Police officials are drafting a policy that governs how troopers should address the immigration status of people they come across during traffic stops and other instances.
Col. Christopher Wagner said he has reviewed the policy of the Manchester Police Department and is working with Attorney General Gordon MacDonald to write a policy for state police. Manchester prohibits its officers from inquiring about a person’s immigration status.
Wagner said his effort follows meetings this summer with immigrant advocacy groups, clergy and civil libertarians. *| More…