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Separated illegal immigrant families sue U.S. government, demand $3 million each
The Washington Times ^ | February 11, 2019 | By Stephen Dinan

Posted on 02/12/2019 1:08:10 PM PST by Oldeconomybuyer

Six illegal immigrant families filed multi-million dollar claims Monday against the Trump administration over last year’s family separations, saying they need the money to pay for counseling and other medical care to heal from the “torture” they said they suffered.

The legal claims are the latest effort by immigrant-rights groups to punish the administration for the separations of thousands of children, which resulted from the Justice Department’s zero tolerance policy for illegal border crossers.

The families and their lawyers say the policy intended to inflict “emotional distress” on the parents and children, hoping it would make attempting to sneak into the U.S. so uncomfortable that fewer people would attempt it. “It succeeded with devastating consequences,” said Mark Fleming, associate director of litigation at the National Immigration Justice Center.

Under the zero tolerance policy, the Justice Department began to file criminal charges against most illegal immigrants for illegal entry, a misdemeanor, or re-entry, a felony. The administration said the goal was to create some consequences for families who were breaking the law but generally had been released under the previous policies.

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


TOPICS: Constitution/Conservatism; Foreign Affairs; News/Current Events; Politics/Elections
KEYWORDS: border; illegalaliens; invasion; tyranny
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1 posted on 02/12/2019 1:08:10 PM PST by Oldeconomybuyer
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To: Oldeconomybuyer

US suicide.


2 posted on 02/12/2019 1:10:36 PM PST by ActresponsiblyinVA
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To: Oldeconomybuyer

“The families and their lawyers say the policy intended to inflict “emotional distress” on the parents and children”


I am so damned sick of this garbage.

Emotional distress???????

They could have stayed home and been mellow and stress-free.

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3 posted on 02/12/2019 1:13:47 PM PST by Mears
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To: Oldeconomybuyer

IF BUT FOR...

If but for the illegal entry of the United Staes by the plaintiffs, no separation, if such occurred, would or could have happened. The plaintiffs have no recourse against the sovereign entity, the nation, in enforcing its laws and entry requirements.


4 posted on 02/12/2019 1:14:45 PM PST by KC Burke (If all the world is a stage, I would like to request my lighting be adjusted.)
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To: ActresponsiblyinVA

Another classic reason we need a wall. They are not US Citizens so would have to file a lawsuit under an International Court. They are felons, as they are in the US illegally, so cannot bring suit, until their court case has been settled. If guilty, they have not standing to file a suit against anybody.

I wonder how the left will twist that?


5 posted on 02/12/2019 1:14:54 PM PST by Rustybucket
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To: Oldeconomybuyer

We broke the law and it’s all your fault.

Now pay up. :)


6 posted on 02/12/2019 1:15:57 PM PST by Tzimisce
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To: Oldeconomybuyer

Butt meet boot.


7 posted on 02/12/2019 1:17:34 PM PST by Huskrrrr
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To: Oldeconomybuyer

8 posted on 02/12/2019 1:17:42 PM PST by Jane Long (Praise God, from whom ALL blessings flow.)
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To: ActresponsiblyinVA

We can start by hanging their treasonous attorneys. Then discuss their fate.


9 posted on 02/12/2019 1:21:31 PM PST by CrappieLuck
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To: KC Burke

How about paying them with free electric by way of Old Sparky.


10 posted on 02/12/2019 1:23:52 PM PST by Mouton (The media is the enemy of the people.)
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To: Oldeconomybuyer

Launch them all back to mexico together via catapult.

Actions have consequences.

They are lucky we didn’t deal with them the way mexico deals with illegals.


11 posted on 02/12/2019 1:24:29 PM PST by Secret Agent Man (Gone Galt; Not Averse to Going Bronson.)
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To: Oldeconomybuyer

Offer them a deal: Leave the U.S. immediately and never come back, or Open your mouth one more time about “we owe you for separation of your family” and get a bullet through your mouth and forehead. Your choice!


12 posted on 02/12/2019 1:24:41 PM PST by EinNYC
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To: CrappieLuck

We need to cut out all the cancerous rot in thismcpuntry soon.


13 posted on 02/12/2019 1:26:04 PM PST by Secret Agent Man (Gone Galt; Not Averse to Going Bronson.)
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To: Oldeconomybuyer; Liz; AuntB; greyfoxx39; La Lydia; sickoflibs; stephenjohnbanker; ...

There they go again...attempting to profit from their crimes...Isnt there a law against this ???

Illegal aliens should be held accountable just as an American citizen would...


14 posted on 02/12/2019 1:26:55 PM PST by Tennessee Nana
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To: ActresponsiblyinVA

1970
Monster/America/Suicide
Steppenwolf


15 posted on 02/12/2019 1:27:46 PM PST by gathersnomoss (Grace and Dignity Will Win The Day.)
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To: Oldeconomybuyer

is that in pesos?

or venezuelan dollores?


16 posted on 02/12/2019 1:28:29 PM PST by teeman8r (Armageddon won't be pretty, but it's not like it's the end of the world.)
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To: Oldeconomybuyer

Give them the 6 mil.

Then counter sue for trespass damages for 7 mil.

7 mil, plus taxes on the 6 mil, plus court costs, plus costs of transport to the border, plus crossing fees back to Mexico, and all associated costs.

The lawyers get to go with them to make sure they’re represented throughout the process and for the remainder of their Mexican lives.


17 posted on 02/12/2019 1:29:32 PM PST by Grimmy (equivocation is but the first step along the road to capitulation)
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To: Mears

My grandchildren suffer severe emotional stress every time their daddy is deployed to various war zones. Where is the money for all the military families that are distressed?


18 posted on 02/12/2019 1:48:57 PM PST by Himyar (Comes A Stillness)
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To: ActresponsiblyinVA

Can we counter sue them for the agony and hardship its causing the taxpayer because of their INVASION?!! RAPING THE AMERICAN PEOPLE FROM THESE UNWANTED INVADERS HAVE TO STOP!!


19 posted on 02/12/2019 2:06:56 PM PST by RoseofTexas
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To: Mears

i am sick of this as well.


20 posted on 02/12/2019 2:18:12 PM PST by ColdOne ((I miss my poochie... Tasha 2000~3/14/11~ Best Election Ever!)
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