[Mo1]

I disagree it should happen at the local level - the Feds have let it happen - and they should fix it. This is a national disgrace.

The Feds can't do it alone .. especially with sanctuary cities that protect the illegals

If States and Cities want to protect and keep the illegals .. then let them pay for it

I thought conservatives for less government and states rights?? Why should taxpayers foot the bill for all the freebies states are giving to illegals??

[rodguy911]

It becoming a huge problem from what I read.
In certain areas,medical,deportation,asking for documentation etc. I have heard that the Feds have mandated that states do certain things for illegals while failing to fund or fully fund these mandates exacerbating the problem beyond ones wildest dreams.

I would guess our Calif. freepers are up on some of these mandates.

[SnarlinCubBear]

I had not taken into account the sanctuary cities. You are right about that of course. I’m in a city that is trying to fight this and is being undermined by the Federal policies.

There is a great blurring of the lines with this issue, and whether it is best handled Fed/State. Wouldn’t it be grand if they actually worked in harmony?

I’m just saying that it’s EXTREMELY difficult to stand up and be counted on the city level when the illegal thugs come after you. Our sweet/darlin mayor (female) has more cajones than I would have to fight this.

I saw her on re-election day standing on the corner where I enter the freeway, waving to the crowd, surrounded by her election signs. She was in the middle of a group of large men, and I read later she has to have body guards.

My heart goes out to her.