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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@ISIDEWITH12yrs12Y
No
@B4SZQNT 3wks3W
It costs about over $10,000 on average to deport a single person. About 45% of all illegal immigrants entered legally. Illegal immigrants are about 37% less likely to commit violent crime than US-born citizens.
@B4HSPC21mo1MO
A lot of people in the US immigrate illegally. Honestly, it doesn't affect anybody negatively for the most part. People need to leave immigrants alone.
@B3PYBGWWomen’s Equality2mos2MO
Not all immigrants have committed harsh crimes and they should be able to choose where they live and have peace and freedom and not have to worry every day and every second if it will be the last time that they ever see their loved ones again.
@9FQLH8PRepublican 2yrs2Y
There's no other way to resolve illegal immigration crisis. We need to stop them at the boarder, and detain and deport those who enter the country illegally.
@ISIDEWITH12yrs12Y
Yes, all illegal immigrants should be turned over to federal authorities and deported
@9G9TKYF2yrs2Y
Not all immigrants are involved with crime and are only looking for new opportunities to support their families and themselves. Instead, they should provide fair trial and investigation to then consider whether or not they should be deported, and if not, they should get a chance to live in America because they haven't done anything wrong but work hard and hope for a better future.
@NationalGuy47 3mos3MO
“Not all immigrants are involved with crime and are only looking for new opportunities to support their families and themselves.”
all illegal are most certainly involved with crime because coming here illegally is a crime, and that is not supporting their families by doing illegal stuff.
@9FQ6Y662yrs2Y
1. It is a practical impossibility to deport millions of people.
2. If it were possible, it would be ruinously expensive.
3. If possible and affordable, it would be inhumane to break up families, to disrupt peaceable people who contribute to our society, to return people to countries where they have no/weak ties and may be unable to speak the language or find a job, to deport people who themselves did not break the law because they were brought here as children, to dump people into dangerous circumstances due to crime or living conditions.
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@B4HSPC21mo1MO
If you live in the US, someone in your bloodline was an immigrant. Who cares how they got there, a person is a person, and should be allowed to live.
@B4HS9PN1mo1MO
Just because a person might come into the country illegally does not mean they are involved in any criminal activities, thus they should get the same treatment as others
@ISIDEWITH12yrs12Y
No, too many non-violent immigrants are being deported
@9FQ6Y662yrs2Y
It is largely our own actions which have created the "border crisis." Above, I noted the ways in which we created conditions in "source" countries which have led to the migrations we're seeing. Also, we haven't properly funded immigration courts so that they can act on cases expeditiously. When someone lives in this country for years waiting for a court date, it should not be surprising that removing them at this point would be hugely disruptive to the deported person, his/her family, and often his/her US community. None of that is the fault of the immigrants.
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@B4HS9PN1mo1MO
If the country was originally funded by immigrants why should new immigrants not be allowed the right to become a part of our contry
@9G4ZXCZ2yrs2Y
Why would America want to ban potential citizens from our beloved country? if our country was originally brought up my immigrants why is the country all of a sudden against it?
@9TNCM458mos8MO
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.
@Patriot-#1776Constitution8mos8MO
Execute human traffickers, gang leaders, and drug cartel members as examples – draw and quarter them and put their heads on spears in public places. If we want to stop crime, we have to be willing to do what it takes to stop crime. We must strike terror into criminals' hearts and show them we mean business
@8MCNGGC5yrs5Y
I think that it is only fair for illegal immigrants involved in minor crimes to be referred to authorities.
@9GZDTYYIndependent1yr1Y
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
@9DYQYY7Libertarian 2yrs2Y
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.
@AnteaterLaylaRepublican2yrs2Y
Would you then suggest a different approach for local law enforcement when they encounter individuals with uncertain immigration status? Or do you believe that the existing systems in place adequately address this issue?
@8NKN2475yrs5Y
Sometimes these immigrants dont have the money to buy themselves essentials and if they really need it they should have a bit of compassion
@NationalGuy47 3mos3MO
by letting them do illegal things??? thats not really compassion.
@9H4V8MF1yr1Y
No, only if convicted of a violent crime. Law enforcement should have the ability to report to the federal government but not detain them
@Brandonnoe84Libertarian 4mos4MO
Yes, illegal immigrants should be handed over to federal authorities and deported but there should be a simple path to citizenship for illegal immigrants with no criminal record.
@8LQTFM75yrs5Y
I think "deported" is a strong word and they should be put in jail like everyone else.
@8LR3WX9Constitution5yrs5Y
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
@9FK25GX2yrs2Y
No and abolish the police and ICE
@9CJ6CB62yrs2Y
Okay, ICE I can understand, but destroying the police without drastic social changes we’d be unprepared. Work to make the police force less on the violent side, replace some of them with social workers and reduce qualified immunity. Lord needs to be done, but cold abolition is a really bad idea right now.
it depends on the crime if it causes mental problems to the victim in the future then yes if not then they should have mandatory community service but in the case of a violent crime then they should be convicted
@8LS2JK95yrs5Y
Yes, as they are not citizens here they should be more aware of their actions.
@8XGV79M3yrs3Y
Yes, if its either that or they agree to become a citizen.
@8VRZZFSIndependent4yrs4Y
Yes, but give the choice of deportation or make them get citizenship.
@8S7HL374yrs4Y
@8LSMGD65yrs5Y
Illegal immigrants should work towards gaining their citizenship. This is a hard process, but in order to live in this country one should have legal citizenship. However, one cannot come into this country illegally and expect to get away with minor crimes. They should be punished justly according to the constitution, this may include deportation. However, it is a definite deportation for larger crimes, or a higher punishment for crimes such as rape or murder.
@93TZ24B3yrs3Y
Yes but stop targeting just hispanics
@8TYP4H54yrs4Y
Yes but give them a fair trial
@B56HWZR1wk1W
depends that could be a clear sign they were a criminal or something bad in the country they immigrated from.
@B53BRSK2wks2W
All illegal Immigrants should be checked to see if they are eligible for citizenship, and then applied after further review.
@B5373LV2wks2W
they should be enforced the same way they are to every other citizen, but wether they did certain crimes, they will be punished for doing so
@B4W3XX32wks2W
Generally, local law enforcement is not mandated to detain undocumented immigrants for minor crimes and transfer them to federal immigration authorities
@B4VYWC72wks2W
No, if they want to leave let them if not make them become a legal citizen and they can go through due process
@B4VPNZS2wks2W
They must be vetted and documented. If they pose no risk to the public AND are willing to apply to be a resident, then they can stay. If not, they must go.
@B4VNJPW2wks2W
I think they should just be sent to jail, not deported. There is a reason why they came over to the United States.
@B4T8WC53wks3W
Law enforcement should detain illegal immigrants under security reasons. However, it doesn't excuse the use of force like firearms should the immigrant in question be unarmed.
@B4QPLJS3wks3W
Yes, but only after creating a simplified path to citizenship for immigrants with no criminal record
@B4PPZ9H3wks3W
If they commit any crime, that should always be grounds for deportation, but if they have a clean record, and don’t commit crimes and just work hard then no
@B4MLZLP4wks4W
A person regardless of their stance on citizenship should only be prosecuted for the crime initially detained for.
@B4LXM5Z4wks4W
Yes I feel that illegal immigrants should be turned over to federal authorities but they should not be deported and should help get a green card instead is they have done nothing illegal.
@B4LQ55KRepublican4wks4W
Officers should be able to use their discretion in situations like this. The should be allowed but not for minor offenses.
@B4LGTZ74wks4W
We should set a deadline for all illegal immigrants to become legal and if they fail to meet that deadline, they get deported.
@B4LGBDT4wks4W
Yes, but if they have legal income and/or property; they should be given the chance to take a citizenship test to determine whether or not they should be deported or made a legal citizen
@B4KW59S4wks4W
I believe yes they should but that's only if they commit a violent crime and or proven of crime back from their original home,but I don't support illegal immigration but I also don't support deportation either.
@B4KS6TJ4wks4W
For minor crimes, detain them for a little bit like you would a normal citizen of the USA. If they are armed and showing signs of aggression, or if they do something resulting in potential life-threatening damage, detain or deport if necessary, depending on the seriousness of the crime. but judge them like you would a regular citizen of the United States, and give them a fair trial.
@B4KK5WM4wks4W
For minor crimes, I do not think they should be turned over if they are pursuing citizenship. If they are not pursuing citizenship then, I think this should be allowed.
@B4KFKZM4wks4W
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.
@TheHillbillyLordRepublican 4wks4W
Yes, and all illegal immigrants who aren't giving us cheap labor needs to be turned over to federal authorities and deported
@B4KD7864wks4W
Yes, if they do not pay taxes and they come from a country where they could have easily applied through the legal immigration process first
@B4KD6RL4wks4W
Only if they are convicted of a violent crime and no too many non-violent immigrants are being deported.
@B4KB8MW4wks4W
Elevating a minor crime to accusation of immigration seem like a little too far. I feel that they should be at least given a fair trial and if they are found guilty, then they can be transferred to federal immigration authorities.
@B4K5K9H4wks4W
Yes, should be arrested for any crime that is a serious offense, i.e some hurt/killed or drug related
@B4JPG431mo1MO
I think that they should be given the chance to become citizens while living here. Especially if they've been here for a long time. If they are working, paying taxes, and NOT COMMITTING CRIMES, they should be given the FREE education to become a citizen.
@B4JP75Z1mo1MO
If there is no backed evidence of attempted Naturalization, Federal immigration authorities have command.
@B4JMKDK1mo1MO
Hard Working Illegal immigrants should be given a pass to stay like what Ronald Reagan did with the Reform and control act
@B4JLBTHLibertarian1mo1MO
I believe they should be held accountable for there crimes but as anyone else that is a citizen. they are human just as we are if the crime is little then it should not be charged at a federal level.
@B4JJBPM1mo1MO
I think they should look into the background of the person to see if they have any bad history and go from there
@B4J3CF21mo1MO
It depends on if they are convicted off of fair trial and have justified checking of if they do have citizenship.
@B4J2MQV1mo1MO
Although illegal immigration is not necessarily good, the laws preventing immigration cheaply and quickly are also not good, so there needs to be a balance.
@B4HZVK91mo1MO
If there is proper evidence of them doing the violent crime, deport them. If they did a minor crime, give them a fine.
@B4HJ9JP1mo1MO
if they are going to court, the fact that they are illigal should be found out in court and the judge should make the decision.
@B4HH2BDIndependent1mo1MO
if they are caught doing a crime and they go to court their illegal status should be discovered and at that point a judge could make the decision
@B4HF6DH1mo1MO
yes they can be detained and transfer to a higher authority only if they have committed a very serious crime
@B4HBNWW1mo1MO
They should be detained for their crimes however directly handing them over to immigration authorities is questionable.
@B4H36W4Libertarian1mo1MO
The system is broken and I think it needs to be fixed. I’m against illegal immigration but I think that the system is broken. But in this situation yes they are knowingly breaking the law and are proceeding at their own risk
Yes, but the government should work on improving its immigration system to facilitate more legal immigrants
@B4GF52F1mo1MO
Yes, but reform to not have ANY us citizens getting deported, and people who’s immediate family they’re living with are us citizens.
@B4G379S 1mo1MO
Local law enforcement agencies should be able to determine their own policy towards illegal immigrants.
@B4G2VCG1mo1MO
No have open borders and if a foreigner is suspected of or commits a crime, treat them like any other citizen of US!
@B4FYTMRIndependent1mo1MO
Yes cause they had a right and a set of rules to follow and we are giving them permission to be in the states and if they mess up they should be punished for it unless they have a citizenship and fix their minor crime.
@B4FD6CQ1mo1MO
imigration as a department should be reworked so immigrants dont have to enter illegally, and they should only be deported if they are convicted of a violent crime
@B4FCJW4Republican1mo1MO
Yes, for the sake of freedom, capitalism, federalism, weak government, border security, and checks and balances.
@B4F6T8B1mo1MO
Like all citizens, I feel as though they should have a trial. If they are discovered to have committed a violent crime, then we should turn them over. But if it is simply minor crimes or misdemeanors, they should do time and/or community service depending on the crime
@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.
@TheHillbillyLordRepublican 1mo1MO
Yes, and all illegal immigrants who aren't giving us an economic incentive to let them stay needs to be turned over to federal authorities and deported
@B49V8X4 1mo1MO
Should the. New leaders of opposition reports on arrival and deports any non violent are crimes and convictions
@B49QZYV1mo1MO
If they cause any type of crime even such as stealing or assaulting they need to be deported! But if they are not a criminal in any way they shouldn't be deported!
If they are accused of a violent crime, then yes, but too many non-violent immigrants are being deported.
@B47BDZM1mo1MO
All illegal immigrants should be detained and held back to the country they have citizenship in , if they commit a crime on another countries land.
@B45WYSZ2mos2MO
Yes, being an illegal immigrant is by definition already a crime even if additional or violent crimes are not committed
@B44LNFV2mos2MO
No, all people are the same and deserve equal rights. If an American wouldn’t get arrested for it neither should others even if they are illegal imagrants.
@B43SYR72mos2MO
Non-Violent immigrants should not get deported. All crimes should be handled at specific rates depending on how bad the crime is.
@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
@B3ZFKWQ2mos2MO
No only if they commit a violent crime because TOO MANY ILLEGAL CUTIES ARE BEING DEPORTED FOR NO REASON>???Q???!Q?A
@B3ZBDTD2mos2MO
no if its miner they should be given a warning, and recorded if they repeat the crime more then 3 times.
@B3YCY5S2mos2MO
Yes, however if they can prove that they are contributing to out economy, a path should be laid out for them to stay
@B3WCMQP2mos2MO
I believe they should be given one more opportunity if the crime they committed was minor, and if it happens again then further consequences should be taken into action.
@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.
@B3NNY392mos2MO
Local law enforcement should detain for minor crimes. Offenders should be given only one chance before being handed over to the feds.
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