Thread: Man who posed as illegal immigrant released

Man who posed as illegal immigrant released

SAN ANTONIO — A man who says he posed as an illegal immigrant for years to dodge criminal charges was back at home with his family in Central Texas.

Saul Espinoza, 36, was detained for nearly two months in San Antonio before being released Monday night. He was allowed to join his family in Boerne pending a final decision in his case.

“I can’t believe it,â€

[quote]“I can’t believe it,â€

How about spending some time at San Quentin?

That will cure you.

Immigration officials still haven’t recognized him as a U.S. citizen.

The why was he released!

Originally Posted by NoBueno

Immigration officials still haven’t recognized him as a U.S. citizen.

The why was he released!

I remember reading something about how illegals can only be held in detention for so long before they must either be deported or released.

Since ICE is not thoroughly convinced that he is, in fact, as US citizen,.......nor am I for that matter.........and are still investigating, they may have decided to err on the side of caution just in case he is found to be here illegally after all.

remember reading something about how illegals can only be held in detention for so long before they must either be deported or released.

Since ICE is not thoroughly convinced that he is, in fact, as US citizen,.......nor am I for that matter.........and are still investigating, they may have decided to err on the side of caution just in case he is found to be here illegally after all.

Perhaps. But my goodness, how difficult is it to verify you were born in this country? It's not that difficult and it should not take a inordinate amount of time. I realize this guy has probably assumed so many different alias that he probably doesn't even know who he is any longer.

Anyway, just another example of how inefficient our entire system is.

Originally Posted by NoBueno

remember reading something about how illegals can only be held in detention for so long before they must either be deported or released.

Since ICE is not thoroughly convinced that he is, in fact, as US citizen,.......nor am I for that matter.........and are still investigating, they may have decided to err on the side of caution just in case he is found to be here illegally after all.

Perhaps. But my goodness, how difficult is it to verify you were born in this country? It's not that difficult and it should not take a inordinate amount of time. I realize this guy has probably assumed so many different alias that he probably doesn't even know who he is any longer.

Anyway, just another example of how inefficient our entire system is.

You have no idea just how true of a statement that is NoBueno

WHY hasnt anyone looked further into his status? Does this mean that you can tell authorities that you are an illegal alien from Mexico and PRESTO- you dont have to serve any time, just either get deported or voluntarily go back to Mexico?

The guy should be jailed just for falsifying his identification.

Originally Posted by butterbean

WHY hasnt anyone looked further into his status? Does this mean that you can tell authorities that you are an illegal alien from Mexico and PRESTO- you dont have to serve any time, just either get deported or voluntarily go back to Mexico?
The guy should be jailed just for falsifying his identification.

That's exactly what it means, to them.