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Posted on 08/04/2005 12:16:29 PM PDT by Happy2BMe
Complex problems are associated with illegal aliens who commit crimes. Criminal aliens tend to be drug-oriented and violent, often preying on members of their own cultures. If deported, they frequently use new names to reenter the United States and establish residence in different cities. Furthermore, aliens do not confine their criminal activities to border cities--communities throughout this country are experiencing increasing alien involvement in drug importation and distribution, weapons smuggling, and violence against persons and property.
The escalation in alien crime has placed added demands on state and local law enforcement personnel. Effective identification of aliens involved in crime requires familiarity with fraudulent documentation. Proper arrest procedures must be carried out, and complex notification and reporting requirements must be satisfied; otherwise, dangerous aliens can escape prosecution and deportation. Handling the myriad problems
associated with alien crimes is often beyond the capabilities of local police departments.
Some illegal aliens in the United States have been arrested and incarcerated in federal and state prisons and local jails, adding to already overcrowded prisons and jails. On April 7, 2005, the US Justice Department issued a report on criminal aliens that were incarcerated in federal and state prisons and local jails.
In the population study of 55,322 illegal aliens, researchers found that they were arrested at least a total of 459,614 times, averaging about 8 arrests per illegal alien. Nearly all had more than 1 arrest. Thirty-eight percent (about 21,000) had between 2 and 5 arrests, 32 percent (about 18,000) had between 6 and 10 arrests, and 26 percent (about 15,000) had 11 or more arrests. Most of the arrests occurred after 1990.
They were arrested for a total of about 700,000 criminal offenses, averaging about 13 offenses per illegal alien. One arrest incident may include multiple offenses, a fact that explains why there are nearly one and half times more offenses than arrests. Almost all of these illegal aliens were arrested for more than 1 offense. Slightly more than half of the 55,322 illegal aliens had between 2 and 10 offenses.
CRIMINAL HISTORY
More than two-thirds of the defendants charged with an immigration offense were identified as having been previously arrested. Thirty-six percent had been arrested on at least 5 prior occasions; 22%, 2 to 4 times; and 12%,1 time.
Sixty-one percent of those defendants had been convicted at least once; 18%, 5 or more times; 26%, 2 to 4 times; and 17%, 1 time.
Of those charged, 49% had previously been convicted of a felony: 20% of a drug offense; 18%, a violent offense; and 11%, other felony offenses.
Twelve percent had previously been convicted of a misdemeanor.
Defendants charged with unlawful reentry had the most extensive criminal histories. Nine in ten had been previously arrested. Of those with a prior arrest, half had been arrested on at least 5 prior occasions.
Fifty-six percent of those charged with a reentry offense had previously been convicted of a violent or drug-related felony.
By contrast, under half of those charged with alien smuggling, a third of those charged with unlawful entry, and just over a quarter those charged with misuse of visas and other charges had previously been arrested.
The criminal histories of these defendants were generally less extensive: more than 70% had been previously arrested fewer than 5 times.
Sources: US Department of Homeland Security, US Immigration and Customs Enforcement, National Security Institute, National Association of Chiefs of Police, US Department of Justice
The politician's slogan on the illegal alien issue: Lets do nothing some more.
The donations from the slave labor lobby mean more to them than our donations do. Follow the money. Sickening, huh?
This is similiar to what I did during the election. Every time the GOP begged for a donation, I said that I was going to give it to the Swift Boat Vets in their name, and I made it plain to them this was because the Swifties were actually doing something tangible with their donations.
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Big Brother is not who we thought he was . .
"and give it to the GOP as a reward for enforcing the law"
Don't hold your breath. The GOP has gone to the dark side. Only a real 3rd party will be able to salvage this country now. The Republican and Democrat parties are both beyond redemption.
It's sad because everywhere the illegals go, they destroy the area and the crime goes up, I've seen it happen over and over again, I live in California. The area I live in use to be really nice, now it's unsafe to be out after dark!
Close the darn border !!!!!
And more and more people are leaving California....because of it.
I doubt it would pass constitutional muster but prior to deportation tatto something on the illegals' forehead to make them easily identifiable should they return. The visible humiliation might even act as a deterrant. Only half kidding here.
Quote: Anyone who thinks it's OK for illegals to be here have a good reason why laws should apply to them?
...but but but they are doing jobs are own citizens don't want to do. And besides the money my company saves by hiring illegals allows me to buy that new 45 foot boat to replace my old 35 footer and buy that third house in Aspen.
Keep out of my pocket Thoughtmator
P.S. All sarcasm above
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Again - could you quit spamming the state topics on this.
BTTT
Ditto - I live in California too, and know exactly what you're talking about...
The elites in Washington don't have to worry about these little details like we do, as they ride around in limos, headed into their gated communities.
"They were arrested for a total of about 700,000 criminal offenses, averaging about 13 offenses per illegal alien."
Okay, Mr. Bush, if your daughter was raped or murdered by an illegal criminal, how would YOU feel?? Of course that is unlikely as they have bodyguards normal Americans are " unwilling" to pay for : )
I'd love to see an election held for president and congress and nobody wins. That would show these arrogant open borders clowns.
If Americans don't get off their lazy Republican butts and start fighting some of this crap, America is gone.
Sarcastic truth...you just described my step-sister's bosses. Their day is coming...
He He....did you see the article on Congressman Jim Kolbe's (R-AZ8) Sonoita residence? Illegals broke in, stole food, took showers, left wet towels all over the floors...
But they're only here to take jobs Americans won't...
Local Law Enforcement Officials should be federally empowered to detain illegal aliens. If they (suspected illegals) cannot prove residency within 24 hours (meanwhile being incarcerated) they should be transported to the nearest deportation centers (i.g., INS Greyhound with guards) I know this would upset everyones' mornings at Quicktrip and Racetrac ( you wouldn't know what to do with the room or wondering how the illegal is going to respond to the cashier asking " what do you have in the bag?" or whatever. The housing industry would suffer, but I think in the long run, a whole bunch of people actually filing and PAYING taxes might help a little....send them home unless they're LEGAL
For real conservatism, think constitution party. http://www.constitutionparty.com/party_platform.php
And check out their view on guns and immigration.
Okay...here's my latest thought.
Let's create something like the DMZ on the US/Mexican border. Our troops would patrol it as the Pentagon orders them to do for the Koreans. This would change the thought process entirely.
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