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Priority Enforcement Program (PEP) vs Secure Communities

The Priority Enforcement Program (PEP) replaced Secure Communities in late 2014 with the stated goal of narrowing immigration enforcement to convicted criminals and other high-risk individuals.

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Jan 16, 2026
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How did the Priority Enforcement Program (PEP) differ from Secure Communities in practice and outcome?

The Priority Enforcement Program (PEP) replaced Secure Communities in late 2014 with the stated goal of narrowing immigration enforcement to convicted criminals and other high‑risk individuals rather ...

Jan 31, 2026

What enforcement memos and policies shaped Obama‑era deportations (Morton memos and 2014 priorities) and how were they implemented?

The arc of deportation policy ran from the 2011–2012 “” that urged prosecutorial discretion toward low‑priority cases to the memos under that codified three DHS‑wide enforcement priorities and operati...