Detained immigrants can be found through Web tool

(AP) WASHINGTON — Federal officials say they are making it easier for families and attorneys to find people held in 250 immigration detention facilities around the country. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency has created a search tool on its website similar to one used by the Federal Bureau of Prisons. Searchers can look by name or so-called "alien" numbers given to people who immigrate to the U.S. or end up in immigration custody. The detainee locator was to be running beginn...

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