Posted on 06/30/2008 4:18:49 PM PDT by nmh
Sheriffs in Phoenix, Ariz., have launched an aggressive crackdown on illegal aliens as part of a growing movement by local officials to help prevent illegal immigration.
Maricopa County sheriffs have instituted a zero tolerance policy — knocking on doors and arresting those suspected of living in the country illegally.
Sheriff Joe Arpaio said the law is clear cut. “Our policy is if we come across any illegal ... you are arrested. You don’t get a ticket. You get to appear before a judge later on.”
In the wake of two unsuccessful attempts at passing a comprehensive immigration reform bill in Congress, state and local governments have increasingly taken it upon themselves to find solutions to the immigration problem.
Recent statistics indicate that enforcement of existing immigration laws — both at local and state levels — has been successful in stemming the tide of illegal immigrants coming into the country.
(Excerpt) Read more at foxnews.com ...
"Nearly 328 miles of the border fence has already been built, and officials are hoping to construct hundreds more by year's end. Federal prosecutions of immigration offenses now amount for 57 percent of total prosecutions, eclipsing cases brought against white-collar criminals and drug offenders, which account for only 20 percent combined."
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"Camarata said improvement might not come in the form of new legislation but at the behest of public opinion. “Congress isn’t that interested in enforcing the law. President Bush isn’t that interested. The one interest group that has really been pushing for enforcement is the public,” said Camarata."
Won’t be any debate at all. Nobody cares. The GOP went crazy about immigration then nominated McCain. We’re screwed.
Go Joe Go....
Since Arizona's local law enforcement began enforcing illegal immigration laws and an employer sanctions law went into effect, illegal immigrants have been fleeing the state in large numbers. The effects have been far-ranging. Commuters are reporting fewer vehicles on the freeways, shortening their rush-hour commutes. What had become a serious transportation problem in Arizona is losing its urgency. English Learner Language (ELL) students started dropping out of school. This helped end a confrontation between the state legislature and a liberal federal judge who had ordered the state to spend more money on ELL classes.
Fewer illegal immigrants are using hospital emergency rooms, so waiting times have decreased. Although the rest of the country is in an economic slump, unemployment is going down in Arizona, from 4.5% in January to 4.1% in March. Day laborers loitering outside of Home Depot and other stores have mostly disappeared, ending months of confrontation between illegal immigrant sympathizers and protesters. Desert lands near the border are returning to their pristine condition and the wildlife is coming back. Identity theft and car thefts are decreasing. No one showed up on May 1 to march in immigrant rallies.
With illegal immigrants leaving, the state will see huge savings as fewer illegal immigrants use social welfare programs and the cost of arresting, prosecuting, incarcerating and deporting them decreases. Arizona is facing one of the worst budget deficits ever, looming as high as $2 billion in 2009, but the situation may resolve itself.
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Sheriff Joe at it again!
I hate to be cynical - but then again, at a bare minimum Joe has managed to get the fingerprints/photos of these folks, that’s better than a summons that no one honors. It would be better to get a DNA fingerprint, but at the rate they are coming in and getting arrested - the labs probably could not keep up.
I love this sheriff. The liberals and left hate him, but damn, he kicks ass. Serve them green baloney sheriff.
Anyone in OK, as well.
Thanks—I actually just made a thread in Chat for this. I’d really like to hear from people who see it in action.
There's only one Sheriff in the County, the others are deputies. I should know, I was one there for 8 years with the Maricopa County Sheriff Divers Posse in the early 1970's. I recovered many drowning victims on the lakes and rivers around that area.
“. Federal prosecutions of immigration offenses now amount for 57 percent of total prosecutions, eclipsing cases brought against white-collar criminals and drug offenders, which account for only 20 percent combined.””
That breaks our justice system. That should mortify everyone.
We need to draft Sherrif Joe for President 2012 !
“The Bush administration has launched a low-intensity warfare campaign of terror, of raids, of deportation, that has taken its toll on the immigrant communities throughout the country,” said Rodriguez./
Send this assclown Javier to Gitmo for a week or two to understand what a real terrorist is
At my school (here in Arizona) we lost a fair number of ELL students.
However, not ALL of the illegals are leaving. I know of some students at my school who are illegal, but still remain.
Exactly!
We don’t need “reform”.
ENFORCE EXISTING LAWS that are on the books NOW!
THAT is what they PUBLIC wants - the majority of the public.
Turn the PARENTS in.
I don’t want to separate families so the kids can join them!
FOLKS, I LIVE IN PHOENIX SINCE 93 AND YOU ALL NEED TO KNOW SOMETHING THEY NEVER PUT IN PRINT................
....gangs feed off of these illegals mostly who transverse the border.......they are gang wannabes who make the grade but have to earn their bones.......guess what they do ?
.. one week before school is out and two weeks after, they drive around looking for a walking target, two cars always, one the shooter, the other the witnesses and these SOB’S shoot our children in cold blood.
How do I know.....I’ve already been to 2 funerals and the police / Sheriffs told me so
My heart goes out to you!
Honestly, it does.
Can’t you get someone to WRITE about this?
Or bring it up with Hannidy or O’Reilly or Rush?
This needs to get out!
thank you and three points
1.,,,our paper, The Arizona Republic isn’t even good enuf to wipe your butt......it leaks socialism so bad you will catch sumpthin
2.at ain’t just here,, it is where gangs have footholds
3.What I’m doing now, I need to be silent about but it matters
The Chamber of Commerce wing of the blueblood GOP hates his guts too for messing with their slave labor force, especially McCain.
“Congress isn’t that interested in enforcing the law. President Bush isn’t that interested.”
Understatement of the post-WWII era.
ping
And I'm not so sure our national leaders will mind.
It wouldn't surprise me at all. Although, politicians like Obama and McPain are suing them for votes. They know illegals will vote for them. The only problem is that this kind of individual will vote for the bigger Santa Claus - Obama. McPain is wasting his time, winking at ILLEGAL immigration. Anyone that comes here ILLEGALLY, is already a criminal and will vote for people like themselves .... Obama fits that better.
McPain is idiotic - no “maverick” as he like to think of himself. He's a confused, inept man in way over his head. Obama is worse ... so this year is especially painful ... .
It wouldn't surprise me at all. Although, politicians like Obama and McPain are USING them for votes. They know illegals will vote for them. Yes, ILLEGALS Will be coming out in droves even though they shouldn't be voting. The only problem is that this kind of individual will vote for the bigger Santa Claus - Obama. McPain is wasting his time, winking at ILLEGAL immigration. Anyone that comes here ILLEGALLY, is already a criminal and will vote for people like themselves .... Obama fits that better.
McPain is idiotic - no “maverick” as he like to think of himself. He's a confused, inept man in way over his head. Obama is worse ... so this year is especially painful ... .
The lying sonsabitches in DC would be scared to death to have an honest man in the White House. The MSM would refuse to mention his name.
Bush is a globalist. He does not want to build physical fences between us and Mexico or Canada. The future goal of United Bations globalists is to have the three become one nation without borders or customs stations. The people would be able to travel freely between all cities and get gainful employment without any concerns for citizenship.
Yes there are less illegals here, apartment complexes that used to be full have empty apartments. As for Home Depot parking lots here, that was never an issue, this is not a sanctuary city. I haven’t seen anyone I could id as an illegal on the streets for over a year, I used to see them regularly. The law is a contributing factor, the increase in BP operations in this area has also lessened the number of illegals here locally.
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