Thread: Groups want no immigration checks during hurricane evacuatio

Groups want no immigration checks during hurricane evacuations


by Erika Flores


Posted: 06.01.2011 at 7:39 PM

On the first day of hurricane season, community leaders demand safe hurricane evacuations for all Rio Grande Valley residents even those here illegally.

Their fear is that in the event of an evacuation families will be separated because of their legal status.

La Union Del Pueblo Entero, ARISE, Proyecto Azteca, Texas Rio Grande Legal Aid and the South Texas Civil Rights Project rallied for the safe evacuation of all Valley residents.

They said if border patrol and local officials demand residents paperwork at checkpoints during a hurricane evacuation, it would slow down the evacuation and even separate families.

They also point out that those here illegally wouldn't feel safe to evacuate and might stay at home even during a dangerous hurricane.

"Theres a lot of people you kow like in that case that have children and the parents are illegal here and that's real sad when they try to separate. They have to separate the families," said Gloria Suarez.

Border Patrol responded to these fears in a statement:

"U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Rio Grande Valley Border Patrol Sector has over 2,400 Border Patrol agents and several hundred support staff assigned to the local area. We not only work in the Rio Grande Valley but are members of the community.

We have worked with state and local governments to enhance our Nation's ability to prepare for and respond to natural disasters. The Border Patrol has conducted an extensive review of preparedness and response efforts, and actions are being taken at every level to improve communications and coordination and strengthen emergency response capabilities.

The Rio Grande Valley Border Patrol Sector is fully supportive of our state and local law enforcement partners and their efforts during emergency response situations.

The Border Patrol will not hinder a safe and expedited evacuation from the valley nor will there be pre-screening of individuals during an emergency evacuation.

The Border Patrol is a law enforcement agency and we will not abandon our law enforcement duties. If there is a time when we have to unite with our emergency preparedness partners to evacuate community members, I can assure you that we will act quickly ensuring that the safety of those requiring evacuation remains paramount."

Signed,

Rosendo Hinojosa
Chief Patrol Agent
Rio Grande Valley Sector

http://oneoldvet.com/

http://www.valleycentral.com/news/story.aspx?id=625034

Originally Posted by jean

Groups want no immigration checks during hurricane evacuations

On the first day of hurricane season, community leaders demand safe hurricane evacuations for all Rio Grande Valley residents even those here illegally.

Their fear is that in the event of an evacuation families will be separated because of their legal status.

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If you recall when Katrina hit, George W. Bush made a special military dispensation allowing entire Mexican Army units to come into Louisiana and Mississippi to give medical and emergency food and shelter to the tens of thousands of illegal aliens living there when Katrina hit.

This is why.

These illegal aliens have more legal rights than we do.

VIDEO - U.S. CONGRESS GIVES FELIPE CALDERON STANDING OVATION FOR INVADING AMERICA: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhJ91jrZ ... re=related
VIDEO - OBAMA SALUTES MEXICO: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FRKcJAZl ... re=related


Calderon Tells Mexican Invaders They Are Heros!
When they tell me that the Government of Mexico what wants to multiply migration, attacking and criticizing our defense for the migrant, I say that they are mistaken. Because I know ... TRANSLATED FROM: Presidencia.gob.mx I know that you have risked your lives in order to give opportunities to your children, to your families. I know that in each one of you thereis a history of heroism and also a history of pain. A history of heroism because is not easy to leave your country, your house, your Nation and to cross the border risking it all.
http://www.amren.com/mtnews/archives/20 ... _tells.php


NUNS TEACHING MIGRANT CHILDREN TO TAKE OUR CHILDREN'S JOBS
http://www.alipac.us/ftopict-208590.html

HAPPY2BEME wrote:

If you recall when Katrina hit, George W. Bush made a special military dispensation allowing entire Mexican Army units to come into Louisiana and Mississippi to give medical and emergency food and shelter to the tens of thousands of illegal aliens living there when Katrina hit.

No, I did not know that. Despicable to allow foreign military to aid law-breakers in our country. The ONLY thing that would have been good about this is if the foreign military were here to solely assist illegal aliens in rounding up their families and taking them back home! That would be the only reason to allow them on our soil - briefly.

Rosendo Hinojosa
Chief Patrol Agent
Rio Grande Valley Sector

Sounds like a federal employee just declared an amnesty in violation of our laws and has refused to perform duties she's paid to do. This is a no-brainer. Congress should act. They're qualified.

Border Patrol's new RGV Sector chief takes command


EDINBURG — Dozens of representatives from local, state and federal agencies welcomed Rio Grande Valley native Rosendo Hinojosa on Tuesday as he assumed command of the U.S. Border Patrol’s Rio Grande Valley Sector.

Hinojosa, who was appointed the region’s senior executive chief patrol agent in January, will oversee nearly 2,400 agents working in 34 different counties including, Starr, Hidalgo and Cameron. He was sworn in at the Edinburg Municipal Auditorium by Border Patrol Chief Michael J. Fisher.

“We feel it’s critically important that the local community — both in the United States and in Mexico — get an opportunity to meet the leader that is responsible for the security of this part of the border,â€

Originally Posted by forest

HAPPY2BEME wrote:

If you recall when Katrina hit, George W. Bush made a special military dispensation allowing entire Mexican Army units to come into Louisiana and Mississippi to give medical and emergency food and shelter to the tens of thousands of illegal aliens living there when Katrina hit.

No, I did not know that. Despicable to allow foreign military to aid law-breakers in our country. The ONLY thing that would have been good about this is if the foreign military were here to solely assist illegal aliens in rounding up their families and taking them back home! That would be the only reason to allow them on our soil - briefly.

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Report: Armed Mexican Troops Invade US
Eyewitnesses: Under cover of aid, combat ready soldiers roll into Texas, Congressman Ron Paul says Mexican troops in US period is "illegal, unconstitutional"

http://www.prisonplanet.com/articles/se ... invade.htm

Hurricane Katrina Mexican Military assistance
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WdiyabWwo7A






President George W. Bush conveys his gratitude to a MEXICAN marine from the Federal Republic of Mexico, on their clean up efforts in the United States.

[quote="working4change"] Border Patrol's new RGV Sector chief takes command
“This is a transit area for narcotics — it’s been long established .. â€