FYI...Ashcroft made an attempt to get the criminal elements, but the DoJ was sued by LaRaza in 2002. Several other groups have also joined the lawsuit. I have not been able to find any info yet on the status of this lawsuit.
As the article states, has been a Federal ban on sanctuaries since 1996 but cities such as New York, Los Angeles, Houston, Chicago and San Diego refuse to comply, even under court order.
Although we should be punishing employers, some of the above cities even have city sponsored day labor centers that operate under a "don't ask, don't tell" policy. The illegals even receive free public education and free medical care at taxpayer expense; thirteen states offer them driver’s licenses.(See: ‘Sanctuary’ Laws Stand in Justice’s Way and The Illegal-Alien Crime Wave)
So to say that the FedGov is not attempting to address the issue is not correct.
We don't give a rat's arse whether the feds are "attempting to address the issue"
What we do demand is that GWB give off the dime, secure the borders and ports, fine employers who hire illegals, deport the millions of illegals who are roaming about America unabated and in short, start enforcing the immigration laws of this country. Hello?
Bottom line: it's called DO YOUR FRIGGIN' JOB, Mr. Presdient!
You wanted the job, now start doing it!
And questions?
I thought not!
Semper Fi,
Kelly
and yes I do know how to spell "President!" LOL