Thread: Is Santa an Illegal Alien

Santa an illegal immigrant?

December 25, 2006
HAZLETON, Pa. -- A satirical new Web site pokes fun at Mayor Lou Barletta by claiming he has banned Santa Claus, ''the nation's most prominent undocumented worker,'' from the city.



Playing off the mayor's recent crackdown on illegal immigrants, the Web site says Barletta has launched a campaign against the jolly old elf, who is ''not an American, nor is he legally recognized for residency or occupational purposes in this country.''

Barletta attracted national attention earlier this year when he pushed through a tough, first-of-its-kind law targeting illegal immigrants.

The law, which a judge has blocked pending a legal challenge, penalizes landlords who rent to illegal immigrants and employers who give them jobs.


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A satirical Web site pokes fun at a Pennsylvania mayor -- claiming he's banned Santa Claus.
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Barletta wasn't amused when he learned about the Web site last week, referring it to state police because it solicits online credit card donations.
''Santa Claus is welcome in Hazleton as he's welcome everywhere,'' Barletta told Fox News Channel's ''Hannity & Colmes'' show.

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Miami Dade Police had a BOLO (Be On The Look Out) for Santa in Miami Dade County. He was wanted for breaking into people's houses. They described his vehicle as a sleigh and desribed him as an elderly man with a gray bread about 5' 11"" and had a belly that moved like jelly.
We all know its a Christmas tradition and expect it.

As for the article you mentioned, it was someone making the mayor of Hazelton look like the Grinch or scrooge. Shame on them for doing that to a person who made sure our immigration laws are obeyed in his city.