Thread: Inhofe says 'catch and release' policy must change

Posted: Monday, March 23, 2015 5:47 pm

BY JAMES COBURN | THE EDMOND SUN

U.S. Sen. Jim Inhofe issued a statement of concern that the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency released back to the United States 30,558 immigrants with criminal records.

“It is time the Obama Administration addresses a dangerous immigration loophole that is allowing criminal aliens to be released back into the United States when their country of origin rejects a deportation request,” Inhofe said.

Many of these immigrants have committed a crime of violence or an aggravated felony, Inhofe said. He said they are free to roam streets and neighborhoods while going unpunished for crimes.

The Keep Our Communities Safe Act would close this loophole, said Inhofe, who vowed to fight for a vote on the legislation.

In January Inhofe introduced Keep Our Communities Safe Act with Republican Senators Chuck Grassley of Iowa, Jeff Sessions of Alabama, David Vitter of Louisiana and Ted Cruz of Texas.

Inhofe said the legislation would close the legal loophole created by the U.S. Supreme Court in Zadvydas vs. Davis case. The 2001 case requires immigration authorities to release back into the United States any immigrant that has not been accepted for deportation to other countries after being detained for six months.

“This practice is commonly referred to as ‘catch and release,’ Inhofe said.

http://www.edmondsun.com/news/lifest...1de7c7132.html

It is nearing April Fools Day. Anyone feeling played for the fool again. Well, I am. In Dec. congress leaves for the holidays promising action on immigration and border control in January, when it could have been done in December. Today is Mar.23rd with nothing, absolutely nothing done on immigration and border control. Much noise being made about what they intend to do, tho. Then you know what, after being lied to like this for the umpteenth time, in Nov. 20116 Americans will re-elect nearly all of congress again.


That is like going to see a podiatrist when the diagnosis is cancer!

The best solution to stop this nonsense is a 10 Year Moratorium on Immigration.

Originally Posted by Judy

The best solution to stop this nonsense is a 10 Year Moratorium on Immigration.

Yes, Judy, that would be a wonderful part of a great solution. Now, reality says that at least 12 Congresses have served since the "86 amnesty. How many amnesties have been provided since then. How many increases in visas, etc have been approved since them?

Judy, please show me where or how we are going to get a moratorium on all immigration! The background I just alluded to loudly demonstrates that a moratorium is a legislative impossibility. I deal with reality, not false hope, so past performance is what the U.S. government has to be judged by. A quarter of century makes my case strong! The preponderance of evidence is indisputable.