Romney: Give Troopers Power to Arrest Illegals

Regardless whether this is politics or not, it's a good idea.

Massachusetts state troopers may soon be allowed to arrest immigrants who are in the state illegally.

Currently, troopers have no power to detain people for violations of their immigration status.

Troopers currently can call federal authorities for a check of their immigration status, and detain them if federal officials request it.

But Gov. Mitt Romney's office reportedly says the governor has worked out a deal with federal officials under which troopers will have the power to arrest.
About three dozen troopers will be given.