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.
Response rates from 4.9m America voters.
61% Yes |
39% No |
56% Yes |
24% No |
4% Yes, all illegal immigrants should be turned over to federal authorities and deported |
12% No, only if they are convicted of a violent crime |
3% No, too many non-violent immigrants are being deported |
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Unique answers from America voters whose views went beyond the provided options.
@8MCNGGC4yrs4Y
I think that it is only fair for illegal immigrants involved in minor crimes to be referred to authorities.
@9TNCM454wks4W
Yes, the punishment for illegal immigration should be execution.
A one week amnesty chance where they will simply be deported to their country of origin first. Should they not take this benevolent opportunity, a few executions to show we're serious should be enough to convince most to leave of their own accord. Exceptions for victims of human trafficking, where deportation is acceptable.
@9DYQYY7 1yr1Y
If someone commits a crime which falls under State jurisdiction due to it's nature, then it should be handled by the State. If it is a federal crime, then it should be prosecuted by the federal government. But a persons immigration status, while it can be a federal offense, should have no impact on the fair trial or treatment of the accused simply.
@9GZDTYY11mos11MO
Yes, local law enforcement should be allowed to transfer immigrants to federal immigration authorities no matter what crime if they were found to be illegal
@8NKN2474yrs4Y
Sometimes these immigrants dont have the money to buy themselves essentials and if they really need it they should have a bit of compassion
@9H4V8MF11mos11MO
No, only if convicted of a violent crime. Law enforcement should have the ability to report to the federal government but not detain them
@8LR3WX94yrs4Y
Crime-committing illegal immigrants should be detained and deported, however, make it official with the entire deported's family on which country they need to choose to stay in for the rest of their citizenship
@9FK25GX1yr1Y
No and abolish the police and ICE
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