[raybbr]

The men, who said they lived in North Carolina and were on their way to California when they were arrested, had documents in their possession indicating they were released and had a January 2006 hearing scheduled in federal court in Pittsburgh, Burgoyne said.

Isn't that like a pass to stay in the U.S.? It's the same as saying, "You must remain here illegally until we can determine if you are illegal."

The ineptitude of our federal gubmint on this issue is beyond measure.

[mountaineer]

What, you don't think these law-abiding individuals would rush back for their INS hearing seven months from now?!?

[Mind-numbed Robot]

...had documents in their possession indicating they were released and had a January 2006 hearing scheduled in federal court in Pittsburgh, Burgoyne said.

There is the problem and what needs to be changed. If they are here illegally send them back home immediately and let them sort it out from there. Very few who bother to show up at the hearings have legitimate reasons to stay here. Some might be inconvenienced but that is better than the millions of us being overrun.

Tell your representatives to change this as it is the root of the problem. The left will scream about the few who may be sent back by mistake but that is life in the big city.

Don't be too hard on the INS guy in Pittsburgh. He has bigger problems to consider - his budget. He may not get the automatic bonus if he exceeds it.