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02-07-2011, 04:50 PM #1
Roundup: Program enforces U.S. immigration law
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Roundup: Program enforces U.S. immigration law
The article "Program targeting dangerous illegal immigrants falls short" repeats misconceptions about the use of the 287(g) program. It claims that the program is problematic because it results in the arrest and deportation of illegal immigrants with little or no criminal record. Such a view is misguided and dangerous (USATODAY.com, Tuesday).
The 287(g) program allows state and local law enforcement jurisdictions to enter into an agreement with the Department of Homeland Security in order to help enforce federal immigration laws. When the program began, there was no intent to limit it only to criminal illegal immigrants.
I should know because I helped write the law that established the program.
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Waiting until illegal immigrants commit criminal offenses before deporting them places U.S. citizens and legal immigrants in danger. Just ask any victim of crimes by illegal immigrants. America's immigration laws apply to all illegal immigrants, not just those who have committed crimes. The Obama administration is responsible for the enforcement of those laws, and the 287(g) program is a useful tool to help do so.
Rep. Lamar Smith, R-Texas
Chairman, House Judiciary Committee
Washington, D.C.
http://www.usatoday.com/news/opinion/le ... _ST1_N.htmNO AMNESTY
Don't reward the criminal actions of millions of illegal aliens by giving them citizenship.
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02-08-2011, 11:08 AM #2
And too bad we can't hold the open boarders people along with the different goverment people responsible for the crimes that are committed by the people they are involentaraly helping. I bet if they were held accountable this would not be an issiue!
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02-08-2011, 12:04 PM #3Originally Posted by moptop
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02-08-2011, 12:35 PM #4
Id like to see that and don't forget to charge the mexican gov for the cost of shipping their cittizens back
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02-08-2011, 04:00 PM #5
If one person in Washington can make a difference, IMO Lamar Smith is that person.
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