Posted on 10/19/2011 3:46:33 PM PDT by jazusamo
The nation's capital has officially become the latest safe haven for illegal immigrants.
District of Columbia Mayor Vincent Gray on Wednesday signed an executive order instructing police officers not to question people about their immigration status -- even people who are arrested on other matters -- unless immigration status is directly related to a criminal investigation.
"This executive order ensures public safety by ensuring that our police resources are deployed wisely and our immigrant communities feel safe cooperating with those who are sworn to protect them," Gray said in a statement.
"The district is home to thousands of immigrants," he added. "If they are afraid to cooperate with authorities on criminal investigations because they fear it might endanger their presence in the United States or the presence of a loved one, then it endangers their public safety and that of our entire city."
Although district officials say the order only confirms a longstanding policy, critics still blasted the move.
"This is an abomination," said Corey Stewart, the Republican chairman-at-large of Prince William County of Virginia, which is about 25 miles south of D.C...
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This one isn't smart enough to realize he just gave his own murderers the upper hand.
It isn’t relevant to the subject of this thread. I form my own opinions. I don’t wait for a memo to tell me how to think. At this point, I support Bachmann.
Former mayoral candidate Sulaimon Brown says he struck a job deal with Vincent Gray campaign
You brought up picking on a Republican so I gave you the list.
I don’t need a memo either but I am glad a few people have compiled a list of reasons against.
I am down with a hottie for President and wish the press would stop monkeying with the picks.
My top picks are Michelle, Perry, Santorum and Cain. Not necessarily in that order but I won’t be disappointed with either.
Newt is the smartest one above all but his core is vapid at best. He should play a supportive role in the next administration.
Thankfully, my crazy uncle will be fully retired next year.
“.....then it endangers their public safety and that of our entire city.”
Their presence alone endangers public safety. BUT, they are needed for Obama votes.
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