Vigilantes behind immigration raids?[Austin, Texas]

Austin American-Statesman ^ | April 29, 2006 | Juan Castillo

[toddlintown]

"Impersonating law enforcement officers and terrorizing immigrants and citizens is against the law too."

It's propaganda. Don't be so naive.

[clawrence3]

Have a nice day too - take a look at the stats I am about to post as well.

[Leatherneck_MT]

I guess you didn't read my post in it's entirety. I most certainly did answer your question.

[P-40]

to raise the possibility that vigilantes are behind the raids.

People say anything to get in the papers. And Austin did have a big bust of about three hundred or so people, but not for immigration violations...just a big roundup of child molesters, rapists, etc.

[Publius6961]

I think my initial post was terrorists shooting up your workplace - that wouldn't concern you whatsoever?

Of course it would. As would a 50-ton meteorite landing on it.

I however, would rather deal with reality, not speculation or rumors. Hope that's all right with you.

[LoudRepublicangirl]

I'm beginning to believe that "vigilante" is not such a bad word.

[humblegunner]

Impersonating law enforcement officers and terrorizing immigrants and citizens is against the law too.

Maybe they are just undocumented law enforcement officers.

[dljordan]

"Impersonating law enforcement officers and terrorizing immigrants and citizens is against the law too."

So is smuggling your illegal butt into the U.S. too. Not to mention stealing money for healthcare, welfare and law enforcement. How many of your "cousins" are here illegally Clawrence3?

[Publius6961]

I'm beginning to believe that "vigilante" is not such a bad word.

Don't know about you, but it's clear to me that the word has been hijacked.
Credibility has been added to the hijacking by reacting to its misuse.

Just as with "racist", "xenophobe", "mean-spirited", and a dozen others liberally sprinkled throughout the rhetoric of the new "communism", the "progressives".

Don't get me started on that empty word, "solidarity"...

[clawrence3]

http://www.whitehouse.gov/infocus/immigration/

Since President Bush took office, agents have apprehended and sent home more than 6 million people entering the country illegally - including more than 400,000 with criminal records - the Administration is also ending the practice of "catch and release." Most illegal immigrants from Mexico can be returned to Mexico within 24 hours. Non-Mexican illegal immigrants present a different challenge. For decades, government detention facilities did not have enough beds for the non-Mexican illegal immigrants caught at the border - so most were released back into society. They were each assigned a court date, but virtually no one showed up. The Administration is ending the practice of "catch and release" by increasing the number of beds in detention facilities by 12 percent this year; the President's FY07 budget proposes increasing that number by another 32 percent.

The Administration is also expanding the use of "expedited removal," which allows us to send non-Mexican illegal immigrants home more quickly. Last year, it took an average of 66 days to process a non-Mexican illegal immigrant. Now, the process is taking only 21 days. This has helped us end "catch and release" for illegal immigrants from Brazil, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua caught crossing our Southwest border. Since last summer, the total number of non-Mexican illegal immigrants released into society has been cut by more than a third.

So, over 6 years there have been 6 million deportations - I guess I should not have used the plural - but keep in mind that does not count illegals sent to prison pending release and deportation as well. I take it that's not enough for you, but for some reason you refuse to just come right out and say it. So, unless you tell me differently, I will presume you are fine with vigilantes impersonating law enforcement and terrorizing immigrants and citizens - have a nice day.

[clawrence3]

None.

[clawrence3]

Maybe - still against the law - or is that one law you are O.K. breaking?

[newcthem]

Sounds like they are not "terrorizing" citizens.........just illegals. Works for me.

[Publius6961]

Maybe they are just undocumented law enforcement officers.

That definition is a stroke of genius!

May I continue using it?

[clawrence3]

It's fine with me - this thread, however, is about said rumors specifically, so I think it is within the realm of discussion whether it would be O.K. for vigilantes to be impersonating law enforcement and terrorizing immigrants and citizens - we have one "yes" vote so far.

[humblegunner]

May I continue using it?

Use it freely and often!

[clawrence3]

You are fine with "vigilantes terrorizing illegals" as long as somehow they make sure no citizens are terrorized as well? Make that 2 votes then.

[Rebelbase]

Vigilantes=Minutemen per President Bush.

[wolfcreek]

Don't try and put words into the mouths and minds of others. These people are guilty of CRIMINAL TRESPASSING (among other crimes) and should be dealt with as such. If you wish to be an apologist for these criminals, there are 'other' forums for you.

[P-40]

you are fine with vigilantes impersonating law enforcement and terrorizing immigrants

That would not be fine with me. Then again, it isn't happening in Austin.