Posted on 04/23/2008 11:30:12 AM PDT by Haddit
Judicial Watch filed suit in Los Angeles federal court last year in an effort to overturn the 29-year-old policy, arguing it was unconstitutional because it effectively prevented full cooperation between local police and federal agents in enforcing immigration laws.
Under current rules, Los Angeles police officers cannot stop people for the sole purpose of asking about immigration status.
But Norris said a lack of police involvement gives carte blanche to those who come to the U.S. illegally. That would stop if officers were allowed to inquire about immigration status, he said.
(Excerpt) Read more at latimes.com ...
All law enforcement personnel should be REQUIRED to attempt to determine the legal status if there is any reason for doubt, other crime or not.
Exactly. Being here illegally is a criminal act.
If Arnold has one conservative bone in his body, Special Order 40 would be terminated.
Instead all you get is approval for bigger and bigger budget deficits and commercials saying “Hey everyone, come visit Kalifornya!”
The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized.
This applies to US citizens, Right?
When the constitution specifies “citizens” eg 15th amendment, it applies only to citizens. When it refers to “the people” it means everyone.
What if *the people* are criminals?
And you can tell a US citizen just by looking at them, right? Or maybe by their last name? Or accent? Or is it their scent?
“if *the people* are criminals” they still have rights.
This rule is also used after someome is arrested for a crime. All in the name of non-cooperation.
Make illegal entry a felony and see how that works out.
All law enforcement personnel should be REQUIRED to attempt to determine the legal status if there is any reason for doubt...
If there is reason for doubt, is the inquiry unreasonable?
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