Thread: Dozens protest East-End immigration raid

Dozens Protest East-End Immigration Raid

POSTED: 12:53 pm CDT June 26, 2008
UPDATED: 1:11 pm CDT June 26, 2008


HOUSTON -- Dozens protested against an immigration raid on an east Houston exporting company where 160 people were arrested, KPRC Local 2 reported Thursday.

Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials said the raid at Action Rags USA Wednesday was a success. Some called the bust into question, claiming some of the workers panicked and were hurt.

Protesters outside Mickey Leland Federal Building in downtown Houston carried signs and chanted slogans. They said they were especially outraged because 60 to 70 percent of the people arrested were women.

"These families cannot be separated," Aura Espinosa said. "I'm talking for all those women that cannot talk."

"Our question to the federal government is very simple," said Mike Espinosa with Houston Justice for Janitors. "How does putting a working woman in jail keep this country safer? That is our question."

Officials said the raid was designed to send the message to employers that it's against the law to hire illegal immigrants.

"It's a criminal violation to be in the country illegally. They are here illegally," agent-in-charge Bob Rutt said. "They are illegal aliens and we will enforce the law on the books."

Investigators said none of the company's owners or managers was arrested. The investigation is ongoing and charges could be filed later.

Protesters said ICE should be held responsible for the injuries the workers suffered during the raid.


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"It's a criminal violation to be in the country illegally. They are here illegally," agent-in-charge Bob Rutt said. "They are illegal aliens and we will enforce the law on the books."

This is pretty plain and simple to me, why are these idiot people so slow to understand the word illegal, against the law , you are in this country illegally, go home or go to jail and be deported, your decision, you have control over your own destination.

"They panicked?" And exactly why is that? When a group of people walk into a store or building I'm in, I don't panic. You panic you've done something wrong. All criminals do that.

When is it okay to break the law??? They knew the risk. Time to go home.

Originally Posted by SOSADFORUS

"It's a criminal violation to be in the country illegally. They are here illegally," agent-in-charge Bob Rutt said. "They are illegal aliens and we will enforce the law on the books."

This is pretty plain and simple to me, why are these idiot people so slow to understand the word illegal, against the law , you are in this country illegally, go home or go to jail and be deported, your decision, you have control over your own destination.

The illegals have had it so good for so long, they actually believe it is their God given right to go anywhere and do anything they want in the US. Everytime a law or ordinance they don't agree with pops up, have you not noticed the throngs of American lawyers who come out at no charge to help shoot it down?

Our question to the federal government is very simple," said Mike Espinosa with Houston Justice for Janitors. "How does putting a working woman in jail keep this country safer? That is our question

This country is a little safer each and everytime we can deport an illegal. It sends the message that those who break the law are going to be held accountable. That's how it makes this country safer.

In addition, we have no idea who these "women" are and what other crimes they may be committing while in this country illegally. Being proactive and arresting these criminals before they have the opportunity to carry out further crimes i.e, driving with a license, identity theft, fraud, etc, may potentially spare an American citizen from being victimized by these women.

That's how putting these women in jail makes this country safer...

You sneak into this country, then protest when the LAWS are enforced against the invaders?? Here's a simple suggestion....You don't like the laws here-GET THE F**K OUT!!! and don't let the door hit you in the ass on your way out!!!

"Our question to the federal government is very simple," said Mike Espinosa with Houston Justice for Janitors. "How does putting a working woman in jail keep this country safer? That is our question."

I would guess you hate losing your cheap work force you crook . Illegal does mean "Law Breaker". They shouldn't have been here at all . So shut-up and hirer Americans

Don't you all understand.

THEY ARE THE VICTIMS.

THEY HAVE FAMILIES, CREATED LIVES HERE... THEY ARE THE VICTIMS!!!!

I mean, if I steal a million dollars from you and I go and spend it all creating a nice life for myself and now you want your money back!!! HOW DARE YOU! I have a home, a family now.. you can't have your money back!!!

The Media, the Polticians are creating an environment of victimhood and you are the evil person to take that all away...

Some called the bust into question, claiming some of the workers panicked and were hurt........
Protesters said ICE should be held responsible for the injuries the workers suffered during the raid.

If a driver, fleeing the police, crashes their vehicle are the police responsible for the injuries....NO.

People are responsible for their own actions--the blame game is getting old.