Thread: U.S.A WINS!

This is what we must do, take it to the local level. The federal Goverment is not going to help us, so we need to have our local communities take on the fight. I am ready to get this law here in Jacksonville as well.

One for the good guys.




http://www.comcast.net/news/national/in ... 02331.html



ESCONDIDO, Calif. - City leaders have approved an ordinance prohibiting landlords from renting to illegal immigrants, the latest in one of many efforts by local governments across the country to crack down on undocumented workers.

More than 100 police officers and sheriff's deputies in riot gear were on hand for the 3-2 vote Wednesday. After the measure was approved, one person ran outside the council chamber and yelled, "The USA wins!" prompting opponents and supporters gathered on the lawn to shout at each other for 30 minutes. Police said no arrests were made.

The American Civil Liberties Union has indicated it will go to court to block implementation of the ordinance, set to take effect Nov. 18.

Councilman Sam Abed, who supported the measure, said it will improve the city's image and reputation, "and certainly our quality of life."

Mayor Lori Holt Pfeiler and Councilman Ron Newman, the two no votes, said the ordinance would create new problems for Escondido, a city 30 miles northwest of San Diego. Hispanics make up 42 percent of Escondido's 142,000 residents.

Pfeiler said everyone agrees illegal immigration is a problem, but the ordinance "is going to have neighbor against neighbor."

Under the law, landlords will be required to submit documentation of their tenants' immigration status to the city, which will then submit the information to the federal government for verification.

If tenants are found to be illegal immigrants, landlords would be given 10 days to evict them or face suspension of their business license. Repeat offenders could face misdemeanor charges and fines.

Recent national scrutiny of immigration policy has led to similar proposals around the nation.

Earlier this year in Pennsylvania, the city of Hazleton passed legislation that would punish businesses that employ illegal immigrants and landlords who rent to them. The community of Riverhead on New York's Long Island passed a similar law in September.

In San Bernardino, Calif., an attempt to present such a measure to voters was dismissed by the courts in June. And in Florida this summer, ordinances were voted down by city councils in Avon Park and Palm Bay.

Great News! I hope they no not allow themselves to be bullied by the ACLU!
Stand Firm ESCONDIDO!!!!!!!!!

I wrote letters to all in Escondido yesterday and made some calls before the town meeting also. I got this today. Looks like they made it folks.

Dear Ruth, We did pass the ordinance last night, we are very proud to
lead the nation against illegal immigration


Sam Abed
Councilmember
City of Escondido
Tel.: 760-839-4638
sabed@escondido.org

Boy if towns and cities keep this up, then there will be way too much work for the ACLU.

If this is the way we have to go then this is what we will do. Little by little, bit by bit, we will take this country back!!!

The ACLU can try and do what that want. This ordinance has been set to where it cannot be concidered "Profiling" or Discrimination.. It is set to show that Renting to illegals is causing, "unsafe living standards", (5 6 families living in 1 2bdrm house,) "unsanutary living," living in converted garages, trailors, barns etc, with no sewer hook up, and more including loss in property taxes.

All of this is cleary stated in the Laws and also in the HUD "Housing and Urban Development" policies.

The ACLU is afraid to challenge this Ordinance for fear of loosing.

When the ACLU looses one of these challenges, it will a turning point for us and any other City in this country that is waiting to approve such an ordinance.

It will also be our main tool to pressure city officials that oppose this ordinance.

Call it our "Power Tool"