[Count of Monte Fisto]

But Republicans may run into thorns of their own on the issue, as it was under President George W. Bush that the release program — known as Alternatives to Detention (ATD) — first began.

I remember what George W. Bush and the GOP did to stop illegal immigration when they controlled the entire federal government - absolutely nothing. If fact, they did everything they could to encourage it save shipping them up in cattle cars and cargo ships.

I don't know why people think the GOP is going to do anything about it now aside scoring cheap political points with slogans and platitudes.

[Pelham]

excellent post.