N.C. congresswoman: Why does state have one deportation officer? (Resident killed by illegal alien.)

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[Happy2BMe]

N.C. congresswoman: Why does state have one deportation officer?


The Associated Press


CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Four days after a North Carolina man was killed in accident involving an illegal immigrant, U.S. Rep. Sue Myrick has asked federal immigration officials to explain why the state has just one deportation officer.

Myrick, R-N.C., wrote to Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff and other officials about the death of Scott Gardner of Mount Holly, who was killed Saturday when his car was hit by a truck driven by an illegal immigrant later charged with driving while impaired.

The wreck marks the fourth time in three years that Ramiro Gallegos, 25, of Supply in Brunswick County, has faced DWI charges.

"It should not take a horrible incident like this to draw attention to this persistent problem plaguing the enforcement of our immigration laws," Myrick wrote.

Gallegos remained in Brunswick County jail Wednesday charged with second-degree murder as well as DWI. Immigration officials said they put a detainer on him, meaning they will deport him to Mexico if he's convicted.

In her letter, Myrick called Gardner's death "entirely preventable." Having one immigration officer for North Carolina is "inexcusable," she said.

Sue Brown, a spokeswoman for Immigration and Customs Enforcement, said her agency will work with Myrick and other authorities to look into the situation.

She said the agency had no record of Gallegos since immigration authorities arrested him in 1998. No details of that arrest were immediately available.

"When we find out that somebody is breaking the immigration law, we don't turn our heads," Brown said.

Though North Carolina has an estimated 300,000 illegal immigrants, the state has one federal deportation officer who's among fewer than 10 people in the state who work for Detention and Removal Operations, a unit of ICE.

ICE also has about 50 investigators in North Carolina whose duties are divided between immigration violations and customs cases such as drug smuggling.

Meanwhile, state Highway Patrol troopers have arrested the owner of a truck that Gallegos was driving.

Lazero Presa-Martinez, 24, of Wilmington was charged late Tuesday with allowing his vehicle to be used by an impaired and unlicensed driver, both misdemeanors. Martinez, a legal immigrant, was booked at Brunswick County Jail and released after posting bond.

Scott Gardner's wife, Tina, remained in critical condition at New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington. She had not regained consciousness. Their two children suffered minor injuries.

Funeral services for Scott Gardner are planned for 11 a.m. Saturday at First Baptist Church in Mount Holly with burial at Hillcrest Cemetery. Visitation will be 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday at the church.

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[Borax Queen]

And, pit bulls too!

[ghitma]

But heaven forbid if you don't have your car inspected every year!

[ghitma]

So U.S. Rep. Sue Myrick is shocked, shocked to find out that there are illegals in this country.

[Happy2BMe]

The favorite game of Congress and Senate (as was in Rome) . . C - Y - A

[citizen]

Sue Myrick bumo!

[citizen]

(And also cause a few problems along the way.)

We have problems already, mostly for the legal citzenry.

So if we incur some new problems while ridding the country of the Illegals then I'm all for a little disruption of the status quo.

[Travis McGee]

[blackie]

Protect our borders and coastlines from all foreign invaders!

Be Ever Vigilant!

Minutemen Patriots ~ Bump!

[Constitution Day]

BUMP!

[citizen]

One of my employees cousin was killed by an illegal alien drunk driver. The judge released the criminal on $10,000 bail and the illegal skipped right on back to Mexico.

$10,000 bail? or was it a cash bond?

What bail bondsman would risk $10,000 on an illegal alien drunk driver that killed someone?

(well, maybe he's new in the bonding biz :)

[defenderSD]

This is a huge screw-up. Obviously, this guy should have been deported for DWI violations.

[Chi-Town Lady]

(Sec. 106) Sets forth requirements for delivery bonds (guaranteeing delivery of an alien against whom the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has issued an order to show cause or a notice to appear) and bonding agents. Requires such bonds to expire one year from the date of issue, at cancellation or upon surrender of the principal, or immediately upon nonpayment of the renewal premium. Authorizes annual renewal. Requires cancellation of delivery bonds and exoneration of the surety: (1) for nonrenewal after the principal's surrender for removal; (2) if the surety or bonding agent provides reasonable evidence of misrepresentation or fraud in the bond application; (3) upon the death or incarceration of the principal or the surety's inability to produce the principal for medical reasons; (4) if the principal is detained by a law enforcement agency; (5) if it can be established that the principal departed the United States without permission; (6) if the foreign state of which the principal is a national is designated under temporary protected status provisions after posting of the bond; or (7) if the principal is surrendered to DHS, upon removal by the surety or bonding agent. Authorizes the surrender of the principal to DHS for removal at any time, before bond conditions are breached, if the surety or bonding agent believes that the principal has become a flight risk. States that a principal may be surrendered without the return of any bond premium if the principal: (1) changes address without providing advance written notice to the surety, bonding agent, and Secretary; (2) hides or is concealed from the surety, bonding agent, or Secretary; (3) fails to report to the Secretary annually; or (4) violates the contract with the bonding agent or surety, commits any act that may lead to a breach of the bond, or otherwise violates bond obligations or conditions. Gives bonding agents or sureties desiring to surrender the principal the right to: (1) petition the Secretary or any Federal court, without payment of fees or court costs, for an arrest warrant; (2) receive two certified copies of such warrant and the bond undertaking; and (3) pursue, apprehend, detain, and surrender the principal to any DHS detention official or facility or to any detention facility authorized to hold Federal detainees. Requires all delivery bonds to be secured by a corporate surety that is certified as an acceptable surety on Federal bonds and whose name appears on Treasury Department Circular 570 and to set forth specified information. Requires information about warrants for a principal's arrest to be entered into the National Crime Information Center database. Gives bonding agents or sureties complete access to information about the principal held by Federal, State, or local governments (or any related subsidiary or police agency) that the Secretary determines may be helpful in locating or surrendering the principal. Establishes graduated penalties for bonding agents and sureties who fail to surrender a principal within 15 months of the issuance of an arrest warrant, subject to waiver. Gives bonding agents or sureties the absolute right to locate, apprehend, arrest, detain, and surrender any principal, wherever he or she may be found, who violates any bond term or condition. Limits total liability on any surety undertaking to the face amount of the bond. Makes this section applicable to bonds and surety undertakings executed before, on or after the date of enactment of this Act.

[TheLion]

We had one run over two people in a cross walk while taking a left turn....said "the sun blinded him".

I'm sure all these illegals had driver ed. /sarcasm

[conshack]

"When we find out that somebody is breaking the immigration law, we don't turn our heads," Brown said.


No, they look you straight in the eye and tell you that thay have everything under control, that we need
20-30,000,000 third world criminals, terrorists, gardeners, etc.
When we have incidents similar to those that London is experiencing lately, we MIGHT take a look at just how foolish we've been in dealing with this situation. My guess is that it is going to take another 9/11 type attack before they do anything of substance. Thousands are likely to have to sacrifice their lives before our pols consider doing ANYTHING.
It makes my blood boil.

[swampfox98]

Why does state have one deportation officer?

Ask President Bush, Senator Santorum, a few other Republican traitors, and Vincente Fox.

[Trteamer]

I don't remember who the FReeper was, but I read the greatest idea here on FR lately:

Send the politicians peso's for thier campaign contributions along with a note: "You will get greenbacks when the borders are secure."

Pass the word.

[TaxRelief]

Good for Sue Myrick!

[Happy2BMe]

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