Should local law enforcement be allowed to detain illegal immigrants for minor crimes and transfer them to federal immigration authorities?
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.
@ISIDEWITH10yrs10Y
No
@9FQLH8PRepublican 6mos6MO
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.
@9G8GFZL5mos5MO
Illegal Immigrants should be detained and expelled for any reason. They ought not be entitled to Constitutional protections as they are not US Citizens. The threshold for allowing immigration falls squarely in the wheelhouse of the Federal Government (the people). Choosing to illegally immigrate (whether border crossing or visa overstay) should be the all the character assessment required to allow them to stay. Considering each and everyday they remain in the country is a crime - they should have no retort to deportation.
@9F5F7ZS7mos7MO
If we don’t detain them what’s stopping more from coming into the US if we do nothing about the ones that are already in
@ISIDEWITH10yrs10Y
Yes, all illegal immigrants should be turned over to federal authorities and deported
@9G9TKYF5mos5MO
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.
@9GYL79K5mos5MO
if we were to detain immigrants the population will surtainy would go down as well as constructions jobeies
@9GGCPCK5mos5MO
Although illegal immigrants should be turned over to federal authorities and deported, illegal immigrants should be given the choice to make a change in order to ensure that they will stay in the U.S.
@9JMYQX9 2mos2MO
Our economy could not survive without the work they do. Plus, the crime rate among illegal immigrants is statistically lower than the rest of the population. The media unfairly highlight crime acts committed by illegals. Most of them are harmless and deporting them would break up families b
@ISIDEWITH10yrs10Y
@ISIDEWITH10yrs10Y
No, too many non-violent immigrants are being deported
@9G4ZXCZ6mos6MO
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?
@9FQ6Y666mos6MO
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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@8MCNGGC3yrs3Y
I think that it is only fair for illegal immigrants involved in minor crimes to be referred to authorities.
@8NKN2473yrs3Y
Sometimes these immigrants dont have the money to buy themselves essentials and if they really need it they should have a bit of compassion
@9DYQYY7Libertarian 7mos7MO
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.
@AnteaterLaylaRepublican7mos7MO
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?
@93TZ24B2yrs2Y
Yes but stop targeting just hispanics
@8DDBNHZ4yrs4Y
Illegal immigrants should be transferred to federal immigration authorities if they have committed any other crimes. If they have been law abiding, they should be given an opportunity to become legal immigrants or be deported.
@9GZDTYYIndependent4mos4MO
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
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@9CHRTS59mos9MO
Yes, but only deported after a due process conviction.
@9CH9X859mos9MO
Yes, if that is in line with immigration law.
@9CBLV7410mos10MO
Yes, but Only if there is no indication of them becoming a US citizen, and if they pose as a threat.
@9C38R8N10mos10MO
Yes, but only if there is no indication of them becoming a US citizen, and if they pose as a threat.
@99GGLWYIndependent1yr1Y
No, not for misdemeanors, but only for felonies.
@986XYWV1yr1Y
Yes, only if they commit a crime.
@9FK25GX6mos6MO
No and abolish the police and ICE
@9CJ6CB66mos6MO
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.
@8S7HL373yrs3Y
@8VRZZFSIndependent3yrs3Y
Yes, but give the choice of deportation or make them get citizenship.
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
@8LSMGD63yrs3Y
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.
@8LS2JK93yrs3Y
Yes, as they are not citizens here they should be more aware of their actions.
@8LR3WX9Constitution3yrs3Y
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
@8LQTFM73yrs3Y
I think "deported" is a strong word and they should be put in jail like everyone else.
@7RJVGXB 4 days4D
The term "minor crimes" is too vague. That aside, major crimes such as violence felonies should result in a being turned over to federal immigration authorities. Minor crimes should be taken into consideration after a certain accumulated amount.
@9L3XM825 days5D
No, but it depends on the specific crime and whether the immigrant in question has a legitimate reason to seek asylum
@9L38HTJ6 days6D
They should at least try to get them incorporated into the US, but violent offenders should be sent to immigration autorities.
@9L2ZQJX7 days7D
No, not in our immigrations current state, however immigration is an issue and needs to be addressed
@9L2GPF41wk1W
Yes, only if they show no remorse or responsibility and or they showed that have not being productive citizens.
@9KYQ8JM1wk1W
No, only if a minor crime is repeated or puts other people in disadvantageous positions, such as drug dealing.
@9KYC4ZG1wk1W
I think that there should be a place that they can go without facing any fear of arrest or deportation if they truly need help
@9KXW82V1wk1W
As long as they can pay taxes (If they're illegal immigrants), then no, but if they can't pay taxes (If they're illegal immigrants), then yes.
@9KXBBPR2wks2W
Yes, but change the definition of illegal. If a person is vetted as non-criminal and will not receive any government support, then let them come. If they want money, they have to work.
@9KTTRGQ2wks2W
Immigrant control policies that lead to harassment, unwarranted detentions, and deportations without cause, breeds fear and mistrust not only of law enforcement agencies, but all public institutions, including those providing basic necessities like health care and social services. Only if an illegal immigrant has been convicted of a serious crime should they be transferred to federal immigration authorities after serving their sentence.
@9KTBDWP 2wks2W
No, if ICE has reason to suspect someone has broken immigration law, agents must obtain a warrant from a judge to investigate just like any other law enforcement agency must.
@9KQKVLN3wks3W
If we are dealing with a class B or C misdemeanor, no. If we are dealing with a class A misdemeanor that requires prison time, then yes.
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