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Officials slam plan to ban arrests of illegals
Nashua Telegraph ^ | 8/15/07 | Kevin Landrigan

Posted on 08/15/2007 6:39:55 AM PDT by dashing doofus

CONCORD – U.S. Attorney Thomas Colantuono, four federal immigration agents and three police chiefs warned Tuesday that a proposed bill would block state and local law enforcement officials from going after suspected terrorists who were also illegal immigrants.

Colantuono said the state might also risk the loss of up to $200,000 that local communities and the state get from the federal government for detaining foreign-born residents unlawfully in this country.

“It is unrealistic in the way law enforcement operates in the 21st century in the wake of the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001,” Colantuono said.

“The bill, as written, would be a disaster.”

The legislation (HB 404) – introduced by Rep. Lily Mesa, D-Manchester – would prohibit state and local police from detaining or arresting anyone whose sole offense is the violation of federal immigration laws.

(Excerpt) Read more at nashuatelegraph.com ...


TOPICS: Government; News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: aliens; immigrantlist
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To: YellowRoseofTx

Perhaps some LEOs should be arrested for obstruction of justice under Federal law....


21 posted on 08/15/2007 9:15:50 AM PDT by tracer
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To: dashing doofus

The problem with fining the employers is that they Illegal ladies can have a child and then the entire family stays on welfare benefits-Job or no Job.


22 posted on 08/15/2007 9:16:38 AM PDT by Singermom
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To: dashing doofus

This entire country has become a Roach Hotel — ‘cause they check in, but they don’t check out...


23 posted on 08/15/2007 9:17:09 AM PDT by tracer
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To: dashing doofus

Has Lily Mesa been bribed or blackmailed, or is she determined to make it safer for terrorists to plan another 9/11?


24 posted on 08/15/2007 9:41:57 AM PDT by Dante3
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To: SmoothTalker

>Its like cleaning up your kitchen to solve a roach problem.<

Just wear pointy shoes so you can kill them in the corners.


25 posted on 08/15/2007 9:48:29 AM PDT by B4Ranch ( "Freedom is not free, but don't worry the U.S. Marine Corps will pay most of your share.")
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To: dashing doofus

New Hampshire used to be a slam dunk conservative state. This stinks


26 posted on 08/15/2007 11:18:55 AM PDT by dennisw
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To: dashing doofus
Rep. Lily Mesa, D-Manchester

A little background info

27 posted on 08/15/2007 11:20:11 AM PDT by TLI ( ITINERIS IMPENDEO VALHALLA)
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To: TLI

She is 42 years old and she is a grandmother already? Not that there is anything wrong with it, but I have no further questions.


28 posted on 08/15/2007 11:45:27 AM PDT by bimmer_n_me (Keep working! Millions depend on your welfare!)
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To: bimmer_n_me
struck me as odd that whatcha see there is the only pic I could find.
29 posted on 08/15/2007 12:30:47 PM PDT by TLI ( ITINERIS IMPENDEO VALHALLA)
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To: dashing doofus

I wonder if the Dems will maintain or increase their majority in ‘08?


30 posted on 08/15/2007 12:36:03 PM PDT by Mr J (All IMHO.)
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To: Dante3

Well, Manchester is really the only city in the state with any significant amount of random, gang related violence. I guess she likes action.


31 posted on 08/15/2007 12:37:43 PM PDT by dashing doofus (Those who are too smart to engage in politics are punished by being governed by those who are dumber)
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To: Mr J

It is a very sad situation, and I fear it may be irreversible, thanks to our huckster of a Governor and his allies in the new D-majority....


32 posted on 08/15/2007 12:39:05 PM PDT by dashing doofus (Those who are too smart to engage in politics are punished by being governed by those who are dumber)
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To: Singermom
The problem with fining the employers is that they Illegal ladies can have a child and then the entire family stays on welfare benefits-Job or no Job.

True, but the employers would be taking a tremendous gamble in knowingly hiring an illegal in the first place.

I think removing the incentives: a job, government services, unelecting pandering Democrats, would help significantly.

Unfortunately however, career politicians of both stripes have had substantial incentive (largely campaign contributions) to do nothing to enforce the laws. The Republicans got donations from small business lobby, who enjoy the cheap labor. The Dems get donations from the lawyers and organized, public sector unions, who will provide services to the illegals.

Bush can do something now. Lame duck status means that he no longer needs to pander. He can do something very positive in his last few months in office, and use the bully pulpit to expose the politicians' motives for doing nothing. I guess I have gone idealistic again, and my bubble is bound to be burst. Again.

33 posted on 08/15/2007 12:58:52 PM PDT by dashing doofus (Those who are too smart to engage in politics are punished by being governed by those who are dumber)
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To: dashing doofus

In my opinion, if there isn’t a major backlash in ‘08, with the Republicans taking back either the legislature or the governorship, or both, you’ll be proven right.


34 posted on 08/15/2007 2:09:18 PM PDT by Mr J (All IMHO.)
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To: Little Ray
Actually it should be invaded, its government overthrown and its officials arrested, and martial law imposed until a new, more responsible government is elected. Hell, it worked in the South, right?

Sounds like a plan. Please come through New York on your Way up restoring a republican government.

35 posted on 08/15/2007 6:01:00 PM PDT by rmlew (Build a wall, attrit the illegals, end the anchor babies, Americanize Immigrants)
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To: TLI
The Know Nothings had a point in the 1850's about being selective in granting citizenship and having people wait 20 years to vote!

She is proof of the leftist plot to replace America.
36 posted on 08/15/2007 6:04:28 PM PDT by rmlew (Build a wall, attrit the illegals, end the anchor babies, Americanize Immigrants)
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To: dashing doofus

Isn’t the NH state motto : Live FREE or DIE? So are all the conservatives there just going to die off with a whimper, or FIGHT?


37 posted on 08/15/2007 6:10:39 PM PDT by timer (n/0=n=nx0)
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To: gubamyster

Bttt!


38 posted on 08/15/2007 7:03:41 PM PDT by TheLion (How about "Comprehensive Immigration Enforcement," for a change)
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