Thread: Group wants protection for undocumented immigrant Katrina vi

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Group wants protection for undocumented immigrant Katrina victims


WASHINGTON Representatives of Latin American and Caribbean communities want illegal immigrants affected by Hurricane Katrina to have "protected humanitarian status."

The representatives made the call in an appeal today to the White House. They say the protection is needed because immigrants fearing deportation aren't seeking help at shelters. They say that's because officials are asking for Social Security numbers before they'll be allowed to enter the shelters.

The Bush administration has urged all refugees to seek help regardless of status. However, three undocumented immigrants flown to El Paso for shelter were ordered to appear for deportation hearings. Also, two immigrants who rode a bus with other evacuees in West Virginia have been taken into immigration detention.

In the past, some Central American immigrants have been granted temporary protected status after natural disasters in that region of Latin America. That provides the immigrants temporary legal status and the ability to work in the United States.

This is not right. Their status is that of a felon. They've broken federal immigration laws. This is completely wrong, and it is bold and blatant that this group should even request this.

Also, who is to say that in the event of future disasters illegals don't flock to the site of the disaster in order to take advantage of this in the future. People who are in the United States illegally do not have the well-being of the American people in mind. It is wrong to try to impose this upon the American people.

NO WAY. This would be wrong and it should not be done.

"In the past, some Central American immigrants have been granted temporary protected status after natural disasters in that region of Latin America. "

Last time i checked this is American not Latin American!

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The disaster is long over why are they still here?

When the poop hits the fan, which will be a disaster, what aid will be sent to them then? What will be their status? The x generation is getting older wiser and screwed over more and more everyday. Columbine is just a hint of what the youth of America is willing to accept and shows the way in which they are going to cope and deal with it.