Thread: NC Sanctuary County Policy In Chatham Challenged by ALIPAC

NC Sanctuary County Policy In Chatham Challenged by ALIPAC

January 26, 2009

CONTACT: William Gheen, President of Americans for Legal Immigration PAC
(866) 703-0864 & WilliamG@alipac.us

RALEIGH - A North Carolina based national organization credited with helping establish local immigration enforcement measures in NC and around the nation is moving into position to reverse the decision of Chatham County Commissioners to create the state's first "Sanctuary County" by prohibiting local police from deporting illegal aliens.

"The recent decision by Chatham's Commissioners is an affront to state and federal laws and offensive to the majority of our state's legal citizens," said William Gheen of ALIPAC. "Local police enforcing immigration laws is favored by over 80% of the public and the programs save lives!"

ALIPAC helped pass NC laws that encourage all counties to enter the 287(g) program with Immigration and Customs Enforcement, while grass roots supporters have lobbied their local police and Sheriffs to join. The group has been active supporting and passing local immigration enforcement measures nationally.

William Gheen of ALIPAC will be traveling into Chatham County this Tuesday night to be the guest speaker addressing local officials and citizens who are concerned about the formation of a Sanctuary County for illegal aliens. He will provide information on how grassroots efforts can reverse the decision of the commissioners.

Members of the media and NC citizens who favor enforcement over Amnesty for illegal aliens are encouraged to attend.

The event is being hosted by The Chatham Conservative Voice (www.tccv.org) on Tuesday, January 27, 7pm, at Virlie's Grill located at 58 Hillsboro St., Pittsboro, NC 27312

For more information, please contact Heather Johnson of TCCV or William Gheen of ALIPAC.

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Paid for by Americans for Legal Immigration AMERICANS FOR LEGAL IMMIGRATION PAC
Post Office Box 30966, Raleigh, NC 27622-0966
Tel: (919) 787-6009 Toll Free: (866) 703-0864
FEC ID: C00405878

Thank You for coming William to Chatham County North Carolina, it was nice meeting you in person and getting educated on this topic. The CCV taped your visit and presentation for all to see and was quite informative. There's a stir in town (Pittsboro NC) for asking outsiders to come in. But it was the Chatham County Commissioners and Human Relations that brought in outsiders first, as the ACLU and hispanic organizations for pro amnesty groups and other human relation dt from out side our county to get this resolutoin passed. I guess it's a double standard the Commissioners place on their citizens. Now the Commissioners are going to have a ceremony for the Human Relations dt for getting this resolutoin passed. We have lost all controll of our local govt and officials. This will come back to haunt elected officals next election. But we haven't given up, we will be attending the public input meting with the Commissioners the evening of Feb 16th. They are hoping that their liberal agenda will go unnoticed, but were not going away. The CCV of Chatham County has put out alerts of the Human Relations dt activities. They feel they may step all over the voters with their liberal and irresponsible agenda. I live in Pittsboro NC and glad you came. Please continue to guide us and we'll do the work. Randy

Here is my letter I mailed to Sherrif Webster;

Dear Sherriff Webster,

I live in just north of Pittsboro off old Graham. I want to voice my concern with the opposition to any participation with the Federal ICE program. I for one do not understand why Chatahm County is the only county around that actually "passed" a resolution to prevent any ICE participation, in fact it's the first time in my life I ever heard of a County making a resolutoin not to be in ICE program. It is not a emotional issue with me, just the law. We need cooperation with ICE at some level so illegal immigrants that are committing crimes our ID'ed and ability to check state and federal criminal history with the ICE technology which is paid for by the federal govt (including software and training) I myself in the nest few years will be watching closely if any Chatham citizens or children is killed by a illgal alien rather it be a homicide or a DUI fatality or child molestation. I myself would call 278 g crime prevention. I also become concerned as well as you would know to follow the money. It does catch the citizens eye that someone had a financial interest in passing this resolutoin, rather it be farming, agriculture or construction concerns. For the life of me I can not understand why this resolution was ever passed or publisized that it was in the making. Since the Chatahm Commissioners and human Relations brought in outside help to get this , we to our bring in outside help to get it reversed. I will attend the CCV meetings and William Gheer's ALIPAC group to asst use along with several other org. You have lisrted Chatham County as a sanctuary County for all to see, especially after passing a resolutoin that supports that knowledge to illegal immigrants all over the hemisphere. I am very disappointed my Sheriff and commissioners.

Sincerely,

Here's my letter to the Commoners:

I want the ICE resolution "reversed". The 287g program has several "levels" of participation that local law enforcement may be part of and our community. I feel is was very rash decision to place a resolution that opposes any ICE participation and have it spread that Chatham County is now a open sanctuary for illegal immigration. I'm from southern Ca and be fully aware this information has already made it through the coyote lines of information to Mexico, Central America and South America. Coyotes make their living researching information as this and what to charge their clients to come here. The is much more money involved in this coyote run to North Carolina. It is for the safety of our community and future. The Federal govt pays for all computers, software and training. I and several other citizens have researched the ICE/287g program online and spoke with representatives at ICE. Please reconsider this resolution. I as a citizen was not made aware that this resolution was every being discussed, even though it might of been on the committee agenda, second to the last item. I also agree with the CCV that only one side of this argument was heard. We have also contacted out state representatives and Congressmen of this issue in our county.

Sincerely

Siler City in Chatham County (yes that's where Barny and Andy used to take the women folk to diner and dance) was mentioned on ICE report in capture of Illegal immigrant fugitives. I want to know why they were let our of jail in the first place

http://www.ice.gov/pi/nr/0902/090203atlanta.htm

http://www.wral.com/news/state/story/4472884/

RALEIGH, N.C. — Five North Carolina counties are joining a program to deport illegal immigrants.

The News & Observer of Raleigh reported Thursday that eight counties helped deport more than 3,100 inmates last year.

Orange, Harnett, Duplin, New Hanover and Buncombe counties are joining a program called Secure Communities.

It gives jails equipment that uses inmates' fingerprints to check immigration status and criminal records and automatically alerts immigration officials.

Well the word is getting out. I just had a total stranger call me from Siler City Amy Bloomfield a life long democrat thanking me for my response she read in the N&O article on calling out the commissioners for passing that resolutoin. She also wanted to thank the CCV fro bringing attention to this. Amy said she would not belong to any conservative group, but did give her support on this issue. She feels that we should file a Class action law suit against the county Commissioners and Sheriff Webster for passing this resolutoin without public input if they do not reverse their decision that only got input from groups like the LaRaza organization, ACLU, Outside human relation's from the counties. Praise God to the highest that people are starting to see this for what it is. Ms Bloomfield did give me permisoin to use her name on this issue.

Now the Human Resources dt in Chatham county is giving everyone awards. I think this commision costs us tax payers a hundred thousand dollars;

CHATHAM COUNTY HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION PROPOSED 2009 HUMAN RELATIONS MONTH PROCLAMATION

WHEREAS, the members of the Chatham County Board of Commissioners and the Chatham County Human Relations Commission (CCHRC) believe in the dignity and worth of each individual regardless of race, ethnicity, creed, gender, national origin, age, or ability; and

WHEREAS, we promote a spirit of goodwill, tolerance, and mutual respect among individuals, groups, races, and persons of differing social and economic status as well as religious beliefs; and

WHEREAS, we work steadfastly to build strong communities through the celebration of diversity and the elimination of discrimination; and

WHEREAS, we recognize that our residents are protected from discrimination by federal laws including, but not limited to, the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Voting Rights Act of 1965, Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968 (Fair Housing Act), the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the Equal Pay Act of 1963, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, and the Equal Educational Opportunity Act of 1974, as well as a wide range of state laws; and

WHEREAS, we recognize that our residents are entitled to all of the rights and freedoms set forth in the Constitution of the United States without distinction of any kind; and

WHEREAS, the Constitution of North Carolina, Article I, Section 1, reads, “We hold it to be self-evident that all persons are created equal; that they are endowed by their Creator with certain inalienable rights; that among these are life, liberty, the enjoyment of the fruits of their own labor, and the pursuit of happiness"; and

WHEREAS, the residents of Chatham County have made tremendous progress in human relations in the years since the establishment of the Chatham County Human Relations Commission and recently with the establishment of the Office of Human Relations; and

WHEREAS, we look forward to continued progress in facing the challenges before us including, but not limited to, educational disparities, housing disparities, health disparities, hate crimes and biases, immigration issues, and employment issues and opportunities;

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that Chatham County Board of Commissioners appreciates all who contribute to the advancement of mutual understanding, fairness, justice, and equal opportunity and, upon the recommendation of the CCHRC, bestows special honor and recognition for their service to the following individuals:

2009 Robert A. Siler Lifetime Achievement in Human Relations Award
(Honoring an Individual Who Has Demonstrated a Lifelong Commitment to Better Human Relations in Chatham County)

Margaret B. Pollard

2009 Margaret B. Pollard Outstanding Community Service Honor
(Honoring Past and Present Contributions to Better Human Relations in Chatham County by Chatham County Residents)

Larry Brooks
Alphia Cheek
Marcia Espinola
Vanessa Farrar
Betty Fox
Capt. Charles Gardner
George Gregor-Holt
Harvey Harman
Nancy Harman
Karl Karchergis
Nona Mensah
Ivan Remnitz
Gabriel Soltren
Roy Stawsky
Brenda Thompson

2009 Samuel B. Obie Commendable Community Service Honor
(Honoring Past and Present Contributions to Better Human Relations in Chatham County by Non-Chatham County Residents)

Rev. Sampson Buie
Chief Gary Tyson

2009 Jerry L. Markatos Diversity in Media Honor
(Honoring Past and Present Contributions to Inclusive Reporting and Media that Reflect Accuracy and Fairness toward Diverse Segments of the Population in Chatham County)

Paul Cuadros
Jeffrey Starkweather

2009 Carl E. Thompson Distinguished Civic Service Honor
(Honoring Past and Present Contributions to Better Human Relations in Chatham County while Serving as Elected Officials)

Pam Baldwin
Helen Buckner
Norm Clark
Tim Cunnup
John Grimes
Ernest T. Hanner
Uva Holland
Gary Phillips
Randy Voller
Betty Wilson

2009 Margie E. Ellison Making a Difference Community Action Award
(Honoring Past and Present Contributions to Better Human Relations in Chatham County Communities through Grassroots Organizing)

Delcenia Turner
Cassandra “Shirilleâ€

Thank you for bringing this info here Randy

W

Here's the actual County Commissioner site and there report, this just burns me up that they can get away with this

Chatham Commissioners Enact ICE Enforcement Resolution
Posted Date: 1/12/2009
Date: Jan. 12, 2009
Contact: Esther B. Coleman, 919-545-8393


Chatham Commissioners Take Stand on ICE Immigration Enforcement



On Jan. 5th, the Chatham County Board of Commissioners joined the county’s Human Relations Commission in approving a resolution that expresses “strong opposition to any local governmental agency contracting with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to enforce federal immigration laws.â€