Thread: Arrested development

Arrested development
THE WASHINGTON TIMES EDITORIAL -

In his fiscal 2009 budget, President Bush has proposed eliminating the State Criminal Alien Assistance Program, which reimburses states for incarcerating illegal aliens who commit crimes. As America hardens its stance against illegal aliens, the program is yet another tool against sanctuary cities, and it promotes tighter border security.

The program offers states roughly 15 cents for every dollar spent on holding illegal residents who are found committing non-federal crimes. States receive payments for holding only those criminals who meet a narrow set of criteria; payments overwhelmingly go to states like California, New York, Texas and Florida, which are battling a troubling crush of illegal aliens.

White House budget officials say the program is not directly reducing crime and thus is “not demonstrating results.â€

Maybe if they cut these funds off, the states would have more incentive to deport ( and at a faster rate) rather than re-arrest the same people over and over.


>>>>>>>>>>>"RED ALERT"2/20<<<<<<<<<<<<
Utah...We Need callers now!! Please take action!
"It Could be your state next"
http://www.alipac.us/ftopict-104592.html
Utah and Indiana.... Call, e-mail, Fax campaign!!
http://www.alipac.us/ftopic-103479-days ... asc-0.html