Posted on 09/20/2017 9:13:24 AM PDT by Oldeconomybuyer
The Tompkins County Immigrant Rights Coalition launched a rapid response network and hotline for immigrants last week in an effort to “stand in solidarity with undocumented immigrants.”
Volunteers who are part of the network will respond to calls from people in the area if they are being pursued by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers and are facing arrest, detention or deportation.
When called, a team of volunteers will arrive at the scene or otherwise document the event, including a description of the persons arrested, the identification of law enforcement agencies present at the arrest, the location where the person arrested is being taken and any violations of the arrestee’s rights during the arrest.
“There’s a very strong awareness about the vulnerability about some students and international faculty because of the changing policies, and I know on campus there are efforts to create these networks to support people whose freedom may be threatened,” co-creator of the hotline Prof. Beth Harris, politics, Ithaca College, told The Sun.
The installation of the network follows the arrest of an Ithaca resident by ICE officers in May. It also comes after President Donald Trump announced he will end the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, which protects undocumented immigrants who were brought to the U.S. as children.
“One of the things that the Trump [administration] is doing is trying to divide our population so that some people are disposable,” Harris said.
The hotline is yet another step toward creating solidarity with immigrants who are being threatened by the Trump Administration’s actions, Harris said
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Arrest them all for aiding and abetting.
“Undocumented immigrants” = Illegal scofflaws and line jumpers.
Suprisingly, the article has two pro law enforcement comments.
Fixed it.
Make no mistake, this is ENTIRELY what Illegal Invaders is all about.
Yes, what a quick fix that would be. Alternatively showing some lenience, they each could be assessed an initial $5000 settlement fee. This to help provide housing, clothing and necessary monies for personal needs.
After all, this is what society and indeed local authorities, the taxpayer will have to do.
Arrest them all for aiding and abetting.
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