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Westchester County Executive George Latimer wants federal field immigration court in White Plains

WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- Westchester County Executive George Latimer wants to see a federal field immigration court set up at the courthouse in White Plains.

Latimer says he's contacted the secretary of Homeland Security about the request.

Latimer argues a dedicated court is needed to handle asylum applications for those who have arrived in Westchester.

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