Fifteen-year-old U.S. citizen Jakadrien Turner was recently mistakenly deported to Colombia. This gaffe reveals major flaws in the system.

The Santa Cruz Police Department’s joint effort with Immigration and Customs Enforcement Unit (ICE) to curb gang crime has many residents worried that the agency isn’t just here to target violent gang members. With ICE’s reputation, their cause for concern is valid.

Troubled by the increase of violent crimes in Santa Cruz, the Santa Cruz Police Department (SCPD) is filling eight officer positions and bringing in the help of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).