Border Patrol, Minutemen Have Double Standard on Immigration (Dem Press Release)

Hannity.com ^ | Apr. 20, 2005 | Kyrsten Sinema

[madfly]

PHOENIX, AZ (April 20, 2005) - Apparently the U.S. Border Patrol believes that national TV and radio stars don't have to play by the same rules as others.

Mr. Sean Hannity, a well-paid commentator for Fox News, climbed over a barbed wire fence separating the United States from Mexico yesterday at about 3:15 p.m. A few minutes later he climbed back over the fence, breaking federal law by reentering the U.S. illegally.

Mr. Hannity's border violations were videotaped by ACLU Legal Observers. The Border Patrol was contacted, but they chose not to arrest or cite Mr. Hannity for his willful violation of federal law. Likewise, Minutemen in the vicinity of the incident did not take the opportunity to turn Mr. Hannity over to federal officials, as they have allegedly done with all other illegal immigrants apprehended on the border this month.

Federal law, specifically 19 U.S.C. Section 1459(a), requires all "individuals arriving in the United States other than by vessel, vehicle, or aircraft [to] enter the United States only at a border crossing point designated by the Secretary; and immediately report the arrivals and present themselves, and all articles accompanying them for inspection; to the customs officer at the customs facility designated for that crossing point."

According to 19 U.S.C. Section 1459(e), anyone who intentionally enters the United States at a place other than a designated border crossing can be imprisoned for up to one year and fined up to $5,000. Mr. Hannity faces neither of these penalties. Individuals apprehended by U.S. Border Patrol do.

This is the very same crime that Minutemen have traveled across the country to Arizona to stop. While some may argue that Mr. Hannity's actions were not significant, he committed the same crime that all individuals who enter the country illegally commit. In fact, ACLU observers were warned that they would be arrested if they accidentally or deliberately crossed the border and tried to reenter the U.S.

Why is U.S. Border Patrol demonstrating such an obvious double standard? If the Minutemen came to Arizona to watch the border for signs of illegal immigration, why did they fail to report Mr. Hannity?

There is only possible conclusion. The Minutemen and the Border Patrol have one set of rules for television celebrities, and another for hard-working people who cross the border in search of work.

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[blaquebyrd]

What purpose whould that have served?

It would stop him from promoting his books at least until the swelling went down.

[madfly]

Kyrsten Sinema
Democrat	District 15
House of Representatives 1700 W. Washington Room 324 Phoenix, AZ 85007 Phone Number: (602) 926-5058 Fax Number: (602) 417-3015
Email Address: ksinema@azleg.state.az.us

[blackie]

"Why is U.S. Border Patrol demonstrating such an obvious double standard? If the Minutemen came to Arizona to watch the border for signs of illegal immigration, why did they fail to report Mr. Hannity?

Because Mr. Hannity is one of the good guys you left-wing lunatic democrats and your ACLU toadies!

Minutemen ~ Bump!

[Phantom Lord]

I don't find him an ass for this border stuff, just in general.

[jmc813]

A human being bereft of a cogent idea alert!!!

I'd do her, though.

[ArmyTeach]

The Minutemen and the Border Patrol should've joined forces and Rodney Kinged his self promoting ass .. On what basis?

[concerned about politics]

So, the Arizona Democratic Caucus, uh, lied? As in they knew that he had not done what they accused him of doing, and went ahead and sent out this press release anyway?

Yeah! He asked while doing it. He said stuff like "I'm legal here, right? I'm not violating any laws if I'm within the lines, correct? I have how many feet? Three feet?"
(They may not be his actual quotes word for word, but you get the drift)

[Flyer]

It would stop him from promoting his books at least until the swelling went down.

You may not like the man, but advocating beating the crap out of him is uncalled for.

[Jeff Head]

Say what you will about Hannity...he knew exactly what he was doing and stayed on American soil even though he crossed the fence. The ACLU activists and the Dems are "goring" themselves over this issue and making themselves look like the asses...taking issue with Hannity while hundreds of thousands of true illegals cross.

Whether you like it or not, whether you like him or not...or any of the rest of us for that matter...Hannity is giving significant prime time coverage to the Minutemen and this issue...and that is good. Why would those same minutemen kick someone who is doing them such a great favor? Answer: They will not. The issue needs the coverage and they are getting it from a sympathetic, large audience source. They know that is good and will not take foolish action to ruin it and thereby turn into their own worst enemy.

[ArmyTeach]

I saw the TV spot also. That's the substance of what he asked and said...

[blaquebyrd]

"On what basis?"

Ok, I'll admit it. Just as a favor to me. Hannity annoys the hell out of me with all of his self promotion and talking over people. He's like Geraldo on speed.

[4Freedom]

It's nice to see you posting again, Madfly. :)

[yoe]

Where is the place on FreeRepublic for The Most Ridiculous Article of The Day!??

Sean was obviously demonstrating where barbed wire had been cut to make a hole for the illegals to pass through on this well worn path.

The first federal law below is of course always implemented. The second federal law rarely.

Federal law, specifically 19 U.S.C. Section 1459(a), requires all "individuals arriving in the United States other than by vessel, vehicle, or aircraft [to] enter the United States only at a border crossing point designated by the Secretary; and immediately report the arrivals and present themselves, and all articles accompanying them for inspection; to the customs officer at the customs facility designated for that crossing point."

According to 19 U.S.C. Section 1459(e), anyone who intentionally enters the United States at a place other than a designated border crossing can be imprisoned for up to one year and fined up to $5,000. Mr. Hannity faces neither of these penalties. Individuals apprehended by U.S. Border Patrol do.

[R. Scott]

Mr. Hannity's border violations were videotaped by ACLU Legal Observers. The Border Patrol was contacted, but they chose not to arrest or cite Mr. Hannity for his willful violation of federal law. Likewise, Minutemen in the vicinity of the incident did not take the opportunity to turn Mr. Hannity over to federal officials, as they have allegedly done with all other illegal immigrants apprehended on the border this month.

I see no double standard on the part of the minutemen. They have stated they will inform the authorities of violators. The proper authorities were notified. The border patrol did not take it seriously as it was a publicity stunt, and not an actual case of illegal entry.

[untrained skeptic]

Sean Hannity is an idiot for pulling this stunt, even though he didn't actually break the law.

The author of this article is showing his true colors by trying to say the Minutemen have a double standard.

Hanity was reported to the Border patrol by the ACLU, there was nothing for them to do on this issue which wasn't already done.

[R. Scott]

Stupid Democrats. If they had brains, they'd be as intelligent as barn flies.

Or bright as clams.

[madfly]

Kyrsten Sinema was born in Tucson, Arizona, and has lived in Phoenix since 1995. She holds a juris doctorate and a Master’s degree in Social Work from Arizona State University. Kyrsten currently teaches at Arizona State University in the School of Social Work and will practice criminal defense while not in session.

Kyrsten was a social worker in the Washington School District in central-north Phoenix for almost a decade. As a school social worker, Kyrsten created and directed the community’s first Family Resource Center, designed and implemented community development programs, and administrated the provision of mental health services for the school community.

Kyrsten has been a vocal advocate for human rights and social justice over the past decade as a community activist, and has served on numerous boards of non-profit and advocacy organizations.

 

 

 

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Another brainwashed liberal graduate.

Agenda 21 in action.

[madfly]

Thanks old friend :)

[Flyer]

Sean Hannity is an idiot for pulling this stunt

I don't think he is an idiot for demonstrating on national TV just how poorly secured our southern border is.

[madfly]

LOL, good job! Where did you get that? I too found a lovely pic, but darn if I can find this press release. Maybe she got her little hand slapped and it's shredded by now, lol.