Conyers: Many Imprisoned Illegals Let Go by ICE 'Had One or Two Misdemeanors Only'

CNS News ^ | 3/19/13 | Penny Starr

[Nachum]

(CNSNews.com) – Rep. John Conyers (D-Mich.) defended the recent release by the Department of Homeland Security’s Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) of 2, 228 incarcerated illegal aliens by saying that only 467 of those had been convicted of a misdemeanor “or two.”

“We learned at a recent hearing before the Homeland Security Appropriations Subcommittee that 72 percent of the people released had no criminal record at all,” Conyers said Tuesday at a House Judiciary Committee hearing, where ICE Director John Morton testified that the releases were done because of federal budget cuts (sequestration) required by the Budget Control Act of 2011.

[Nachum]

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[GeronL]

how many Americans with two misdemeanors did they release from sequester?

[hattend]

So, being “illegal” isn’t illegal.

FUJC

FUBO

[Diogenesis]

28% had criminal records, and the RINO Conyers
supports the release.

Is anyone surprised?

[GeronL]

we should start demanding for Americans

then again, they might try that too

[SkyDancer]

Excuse me but being in this country illegally is a federal crime not a misdemeanor. As if the the Obama regime cared.

[llevrok]

If I recall, illegally entering the country with out, or over staying, a visa is a felony.

They were not being held for deportation for a misdemeanor (which is, if I also recall, a violation of a law the same as, but less severe than a felony)

[alice_in_bubbaland]

And we should believe that racist John Conyers because?

[bert]

Conyers is black, a negro,....... therefore blameless and truthful

[Ax]

Thank God I got out of there 50+ years ago. Had I stayed, this awful person would’ve been my congress critter. Not that my Palm Beach County congressman is much better.

[C210N]

72 percent of the people released had no criminal record at all..

Correction: 72% of the people had one prior, and 28% of the people released had 2 or more criminal priors

[gov_bean_ counter]

Lying SoS.

[cripplecreek]

On the other hand, they are more innocent than he is.



Weekly/biweekly Michigan legislative action thread

[ColdOne]

Then let them stay at your place for the next foreseeable future Conyers.

[Cyber Liberty]

Doesn’t one have to be a Republican to be a RINO? This is Conyers we’re talking about....

[chris37]

Oh, okay John, why don’t you let them move into your house then.

[GOPJ]

“We learned at a recent hearing before the Homeland Security Appropriations Subcommittee that 72 percent of the people released had no criminal record at all,” Conyers said ...

No criminal record? How about the fact that these 'illegals' broke into our country - which IS against our laws. How about that Conyers? THEY BROKE OUR LAWS... Conyers is a brain dead old man who should have retired 10 years ago. He's 84 - it's time.

[Hot Tabasco]

the RINO Conyers

Conyers isn't a RINO, he's a flaming libtard and his wife Monica is either still in jail or just recently got out.......

[HollyB]

Some examples of misdemeanors

Assault resulting in bodily injury
DUI (second offense)
Burglary
Escaping custody or jumping bail
Evading or Resisting arrest
Gambling-related crimes
Obscenity and Public lewdness
Perjury
Possession specified amounts of marijuana
Thefts of property over $1,000
Unlawful possession of a weapon
Violating a restraining order

Again, class A misdemeanors may differ by region, so you may wish to consult with an attorney if you are unsure of the laws of your state.