ICE Proposes New Policy That Would Let Illegal Immigrants Go Free

FOXNEWS.com ^ | September 09, 2010 | By Jana Winter

[Son House]

The proposed changes in ICE policy state:

“Immigration officers should not issue detainers against an alien charged only with a traffic-related misdemeanor unless or until the alien is convicted."

The ICE proposal would prevent law enforcement officers from reporting illegal immigrants identified during the course of a traffic-related stop or arrest to federal authorities unless:

they are a convicted felon;

they are wanted for a felony;

they are part of an existing investigation;

they were involved in an accident involving drugs or alcohol, or they fled the scene.

The draft proposal was posted on ICE's website last month with a request for public comment. They will consider comments on the proposal from anyone who submits them and agency officials will reconvene at a future time to discuss the suggestions.

Santa Cruz County Sheriff Tony Estrada, who opposed Arizona’s new immigration law, told KGUN9-TV, "It is surprising they would make that decision. I would suspect once an individual is identified as being here illegally, some process would kick in ... that would deport that person."

Pinal County Sheriff Paul Babeu, a staunch supporter of the Arizona law, also spoke out against ICE's proposal, telling KGUN, "Now it appears what they have in some draft policies and their proposal is to water down any strength in the federal law whatsoever, and this is clearly in direct opposition of what the people really want."

Estrada told FoxNews.com in a phone interview that he didn't think much would change for his department if the proposal became law.

"Now, we don't detain anyone. We call Border Patrol if we suspect someone is illegal, and we'll continue to do what we're doing," he said. "We'll continue to call Border Patrol and if we call Border Patrol and they don't respond, well...then they don't respond."

[Son House]

Stimulus money + bailout money + omnibus spending bill, and Federal Government isn't protect our borders as legislation is. There's no excuse.

[djf]

So the democratic executive department is basically saying they are refusing to enforce the laws passed by Congress.

Yawn....

No news here...

[Dutch Boy]

There are so few things the government is actually authorized to do. Why is protecting our borders the one they seem to completely botch?

[The Magical Mischief Tour]

The biggest threat to this country is the government itself.

[NTHockey]

WHAT LAWS DO I GET TO BREAK?

One more example of a failed government. This should knock the socks off any lawsuit against AZ! After all, they’re only doing the job that Versailles on the Potomac won’t do.

[A. Morgan]

ping

[AlexW]

“Estrada told FoxNews.com in a phone interview that he didn’t think much would change for his department if the proposal became law.”

I guess Estrada turns all his cousins loose, anyway.
The boarder states need a few hundred sheriff Arpiaos.

SHERIFF JOE FOR POTUS ;)

[terjon]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2_OzLHKFN5s

[djf]

Do those jerks even have a clue how asinine they sound?

They tell Arizona (and the courts!!!) “It’s our job to enforce it!!!”

Next thing out of their mouths.. “But we’re not going to enforce it!!!”

That’s fraud on the Courts! AND ON THE PEOPLE OF THE UNITED STATES!!!!

[Truth29]

"The biggest threat to this country is the government itself."

Well said. The Obama Administration is a far greater threat to the USA than any external enemy.

[SkyPilot]

So the democratic executive department is basically saying they are refusing to enforce the laws passed by Congress. Yawn.... No news here...

Remember when Ronald Reagan and his entire administration were put through hell by the Media and Congress for "violating the spirit of the Boland Ammendment?"

The Boland Ammendment was a partisan rider to a Defense Appropriations Bill that forbade aid to the Contras. Other than being Tip O'Neill's roomate in DC, it was the only thing Boland was ever known for - yet the Democrats and the MSM crucified Reagan for "violating" it - when in fact he complied and brilliantly used the money from Iran!

Not only was the Boland Ammendment stupid, it wasn't even complete legislation, nor had it been fully debated on the House floor.

Here, we have the Administration refusing to carry out the law - period.

[pepsionice]

I believe we’ve reached the point where we can now terminate half the members of ICE...and really not miss them much.

[sneakers]

“Sheriff Joe for POTUS”

Now THAT’S an idea I can get behind!

[Son House]

When were you going to enforce border protection for the good of the American Citizens? Should be a question at every town hall meeting.

[DoorGunner]

>>”...they are wanted for a felony;”

The fact of being an illegal alien is presumptive evidence of various other Felonies. Any Sheriff worth his salt could easily run the illegal’s name and SS# through E-verify, which would typically provide evidence of possessing/using a false SS#, a Felony. If the number “belongs” to someone else (rather than just a random number) that would be evidence of the Felony of “Identity Theft,” a serious crime against a person.

The illegal could then choose whether he wanted to be deported, or face ten years in prison.

DG

[Venturer]

We could save a lor of money if we just closed down ICE. They arent doing anything anyway.

[Waco]

And the treason goes on,,,by the Fed/Guv.

[Diogenesis]

“In our post-Racial administration, only white Americans
are subject to law. Illegals and terrorists are your Masters,
you stinking stupid crackers.”

[Wonder Warthog]

"Now THAT’S an idea I can get behind!"

How 'bout head of ICE instead???

[jdirt]

The states will have to deport. I don’t see anyway around it.