On October 7, 2013 California Governor Jerry Brown signed a state bill prohibiting law-enforcement officials from detaining an individual on the basis of a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement hold after that person becomes eligible for release, unless he or she has been charged with or convicted of certain crimes, including violent felonies.
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@B4KFKZM1mo1MO
If they are a productive individual, then allow them to get a visa and a fine, if they are not productive, then they should be deported but not barred from entry into the u.s.
@B4K5K9H1mo1MO
Yes, should be arrested for any crime that is a serious offense, i.e some hurt/killed or drug related
@B4FCJW4Republican1mo1MO
Yes, for the sake of freedom, capitalism, federalism, weak government, border security, and checks and balances.
@B4D6KHP1mo1MO
Yes, for the sake of capitalism, freedom, the police, law and order, national security, border security, federalism, checks and balances, and weak government. Also, all illegal migrants need to be deported.
@B3ZYM5D2mos2MO
Yes! They should also be deported. We need law and order and national security. They also should generally have the right for the sake of capitalism, freedom, checks and balances, l;cdfrAQSZ
@B3TC97B2mos2MO
I understand the process of going from one crime to another as the authority uncovers more about the detained person, so I understand it can't be helped. However, I do believe Double Jeopardy should come into effect (when applicable) regardless.
@B3H4Y772mos2MO
Only if convicted of as serious crime involving murder, rape, and theft of items valued at over $500
If they are not proven of a serious crime, such as breaking and entry or worst. Then they should be treated as anyone else. A serious crime should be turned over to the feds.
@9M3L9KV1yr1Y
Illegal immigrants that have not committed a crime must be just to participate in duties to be declared a U.S citizen, if they have committed a crime, they must be deported.
@Andrew-Leonard 1yr1Y
Illegal immigrants should be deported, however it should be made much easier to legally immigrate to the United States.
No, for minor crimes, detaining illegal immigrants is reasonable, but deporting them for a minor crime is too far
@9D68G3JIndependent2yrs2Y
Yes, but if they are non-violent give them the opportunity to become citizens
Yes, all illegals who commit crimes should be turned over to federal authorities but not necessarily deported.
@9W7ZHWB7mos7MO
No, I feel like they should be treated like legal citizens, even though they are not legal. And go to jail like the rest do. But if the crime was very bad, like he/she killed multiple people then he/she should be deported then.
@9D769PB2yrs2Y
Local law enforcement should only have that authority for serious [violent or not] crimes.
@9CYDRG72yrs2Y
Yes, though they shouldn’t be immediately deported. They should be given resources to legally become a citizen depending on their circumstances.
@94VN8423yrs3Y
Yes/No, depends on what the crime was
@94SWPZQ3yrs3Y
Illegal Immigrants should be accountable for their crimes when convicted, however, deporting them should depend on the severity of their crimes.
@947ZBV53yrs3Y
I am for open borders, other nation states need to open theirs first. I oppose the one way revolving door of money that we see with Mexico.
@92BLLRD3yrs3Y
Depends on the minor crime, not very specific
@9282MCH3yrs3Y
No and the government should not have any business to deport anybody
@8ZPKFR43yrs3Y
They should be given the same actions as citizens.
@nmac5143yrs3Y
Yes, but immigration should be made easier
@8ZKD9V63yrs3Y
I think illegal immigrants should be deported, but only if they are evading taxes and not living a typically legal and normal life. I think only violent offenders or major crime offender should be deported.
@8ZFY9J8Libertarian3yrs3Y
Only if they are not paying taxes or/and are not applying for citizenship
@8XX962KLibertarian3yrs3Y
Yes, unless they are convicted of a victimless crime
@8XTC9VQ3yrs3Y
Yes, it's no different from legal people being detained for minor crimes.
@8XSZ3LR3yrs3Y
Create a easy path to citizenship for immigrants who aren’t felons
@8WVZWFZ4yrs4Y
depends on the type of minor crime
@8WKGHQ34yrs4Y
No we should make it easier to become a citizen
@8V5NPVG4yrs4Y
Only if the crime would detain a Legal US citizen as well.
@8TRL4354yrs4Y
There must be probable cause for the minor crime being investigated. Looking like an alien doesn't count.
@8RSXS784yrs4Y
No, only if they are convicted of violent crimes that can harm the citizens in the country, state, county or city.
@8R8898VRepublican4yrs4Y
They should depending on the severity of the crim.
@8R6NW954yrs4Y
Yes if they committed the crimes
@8QP4S3R4yrs4Y
Again, we need to invest into organizations that will help immigrants get their citizenship easier... We are to offer our aid the best we can but if they refuse to accept it and keep messing up then back home they go.
@8QLPPQ44yrs4Y
No, undocumented immigrants are less likely to commit a crime due to the fear of being deported when compared to U.S-born citizens.
@8QG5P284yrs4Y
The same rights as US citizens.
@8QFWS7XWomen’s Equality4yrs4Y
Yes to many non violent immigrants are convicted and yes there are some that are violent but I think they should do a lying detective
@8PYLDL54yrs4Y
No, only crimes related to drugs or violence.
@8PTKVXM4yrs4Y
Yes, if they are committing a federal offense they should have their case decided by federal authorities.
@8PT2QTF4yrs4Y
They should be allowed a grace period to learn and take a citizenship test
@8PRV8WT4yrs4Y
Yes they should be detained and forced to pay the consequences of their actions but turning them over to the Feds is unnecessary.
@8PR5RJB4yrs4Y
No, only if they are convicted of a violent crime and also not all immigrants are violent
@8P6MM7P4yrs4Y
No, just make them go through the process to be legal.
@8MBZ68C5yrs5Y
Yes, law enforcement should be allowed to detain anyone for a crime, minor or severe. If the Federal government has an interest in that person that will be up to them.
@8M9YCGT5yrs5Y
Yes but they should not be deported right away. Only after having a fair trial.
@8M9T7VD5yrs5Y
Yes but they shouldn’t be deported right away. A fair trial should be held to determine if they should be deported.
@8M9PKWH5yrs5Y
Illegal immigrants should have the choice to begin the process of staying in the country legally or being deported.
@8M97CK95yrs5Y
Yes, all illegal immigrants should be deported with discretion on a case by case basis.
@8M7V9TNRepublican5yrs5Y
I do not really know how I feel about this
@8M3LJ5J5yrs5Y
They should look for the best outcome,because if they have children born here they should not have to get separated. If there hometown is violent then they should look for other ways.
@8M25CTG5yrs5Y
They should only be sent back to their country if they have done something seriously wrong.
@8LZZX7C5yrs5Y
I don't feel informed enough on this subject to give a proper answer
@8LZYQCH5yrs5Y
I honestly don’t have an answer for this
@8LYDKC85yrs5Y
if the crimes involve murder, attempted murder, rape, sexual assault, drugs, or any type of severe crime
@8LYCRSP5yrs5Y
Depends how bad the crime is.
@8LS6MTD5yrs5Y
No, too many non-violent immigrants are being deported they should be able to do that only if they are convicted of a violent crime
@8LMVKGC5yrs5Y
What are these minor crimes? More details need to be given in order to make a fair choice.
@8LMJVYM5yrs5Y
I think immigrants should be welcome everywhere in the united states. In matter of fact donald trumps mother was an immigrant to this country. So in my opinion i think immigrants should be welcomed unless they do a serious crime.
@8LHJLCX5yrs5Y
Only if there is a threat to them in our country and they aren't granted a citizenship
@8LFRRBX5yrs5Y
If in the USA illegal, they should not get US benefits and be deported to their home country
@8LDLXSL5yrs5Y
Depends on history of behavior
@8LD8FS85yrs5Y
In my mind, if you come to America illegally the you shall be givin a certain amount of strikes and once you break all then you have to be deported
@8LCBDXK5yrs5Y
Yes but with some rules, such as if the person in question is planning on becomeing a citizen or in the process of doing so then yes but not to the deportation centers to a jail or prison they will have the same rights and follow the same rules however if there not then they should be deported as they aren't doing anything productive
@8LBY8BY5yrs5Y
If proven not guilty, a plan and path for legal citizen ship should be established
@8L9QVKM5yrs5Y
They should have the same sentence for their crimes as a citizens.
@8KCR87X5yrs5Y
If they have an established residence, family, and job, then no. Otherwise yes because they are illegal
@8K38YGX5yrs5Y
Illegal immigrants should be treated as illegal until they can become legal. The US may need to look at what support is being given at that point in the process.
@8JVHBJZ5yrs5Y
Path way to citizenship is better, but if they committed a crime they gotta pay that price. If they are illegal then they know the consequences.
@8JBFYPD5yrs5Y
Illegal immigrants charged for violent crimes or distribution of illegal paraphernalia should be turned over to ICE. Other crimes should be charged locally, with a lawyer who can defend/translate for the IE.
@8J5T8N95yrs5Y
Yes, they should be transferred if they are illegal and are committing intentional crimes.
@8HRM82X5yrs5Y
For non-violent crimes I think immigrants should be given an option to seek citizenship
@8HHWMWN5yrs5Y
I think that they should be sent to jail for a while and then deported because they entered our country without permission
@8GKH59D5yrs5Y
If illegal immigrants commit a crime they should be turned iver and deported but if it was a petty crime they shouldn't be turned over for there are a lot of good hard working non violent immigrants
@8DTPHHT5yrs5Y
if law enforcement detains them they should be checked to see if they are entering in the immigration process or something similar and let go.
@8CZZ5RX5yrs5Y
Yes, being an illegal immigrant is not legal in itself and committing a crime just makes it worse
No, we need to overhaul the immigration system, and make sure we live up to our ideals as a country by always treating people humanely.
@8CSCLW75yrs5Y
Yes, but legal immigration process need to be better
@8CCB3LK5yrs5Y
Yes, anyone who commits a crime, minor or not, should face some sort of consequence.
@9D22T7TRepublican2yrs2Y
Yes, but allow nonviolent offenders to gain legal status after they serve their sentence
@9CPDZB42yrs2Y
@9CKXJYZ2yrs2Y
Yes, but they should be allowed to gain legal status if they have paid taxes and are non-violent offenders.
@9BQK7TYIndependent2yrs2Y
Yes because they are not documented for the USA
@9BK9N3QRepublican2yrs2Y
illegal immigrants should not be bootted but have a way as to they have to get there citizenship or elese they are booted
@9BK6YXQ2yrs2Y
Yes, however if they have begun to build a life here in America after being here for years they should not deport tho
@9BBD39H2yrs2Y
no they should have the same punishment as every other citizen
just treat it as a minor crime
@9898QHL2yrs2Y
Yes they are illegal and broke a law that got them caught, I see it no different than a warrant for your arrest
@97SZ2QN2yrs2Y
Deportation wouldn't be an issue as long as the EIN was used. If income was gained illicitly or otherwise without use of EIN, then yes, that should be a deportation offence.
@96XNK233yrs3Y
No, but force them to proceed with the naturalization process. If they committed a violent crime, then they should be punished to the full extent of the law
@95FQH773yrs3Y
I understand that they are illegal immigrants but federal facility is worse then jail
@8YC66K23yrs3Y
I think it is a lot deeper than yes or no. We should look at their history.
@8YC22DL3yrs3Y
It depends. If they have never been a legal citizen, and have no intention of doing so, yes. If their legal documents have expired, have lived in the US legally, and/or are working on becoming legal citizens, then no.
@8PWBV8P4yrs4Y
I don’t think they should be deported AT FIRST. I think they should be given the option to do what it takes to become a legal citizen. It’s not right for some to become legal, and some not.
@8NQJCXY5yrs5Y
No, federal enforcement should be the one to detain immigrants .
@8M6ZPQY5yrs5Y
Yes, but process their application for legal status. If not applicable then deport
@8M5W2LW5yrs5Y
all illegal immigrants should have the chance to become a citizen
@8LHK2ZV5yrs5Y
they should be turned over and either forced to be legal or they shall be deported.
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