Posted on 08/12/2019 2:09:02 PM PDT by jazusamo
Top members of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) are demanding answers about the recent Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids of seven Mississippi food-processing plants that led to 680 arrests.
In a letter sent to Department of Homeland Security (DHS) acting Secretary Kevin McAleenan and ICE acting Director Mark Morgan on Monday, the lawmakers said the timing of the raids left communities in chaos and argued the agencies left children at risk by failing to provide sufficient warning to school districts.
“This raid, which is the largest ICE raid in our nation’s history, is a continuation of the Trump Administration’s politically driven immigration agenda and efforts to target Latino families. It is also not lost on us that this operation occurred just days after one of the most horrific mass shooting targeting Latinos in America,” they wrote.
The raids took place Wednesday, less than a week after a gunman killed 22 people in a mass shooting in El Paso, Texas, that officials said targeted the Hispanic community. McAleenan said Sunday the timing was "unfortunate," but added, "This is a criminal investigation with 14 federal warrants issue by a judge. ICE had to follow through with it. It was already planned and in motion."
“Acting Secretary McAleenan, your recent statement noting that timing of these actions ‘was unfortunate’ is a significant understatement that does not convey the pain many in our communities are experiencing now.”
The CHC effort was led by Chairman Joaquin Castro (D-Texas) and the letter was also signed by Reps. Ruben Gallego (D-Ariz.), Nanette Diaz Barragán (D-Calif.), Adriano Espaillat (D-N.Y.) and Veronica Escobar (D-Texas).
The group noted they voiced concerns over the administration’s announcement last month it planned to move forward with immigration raids, adding they believe they can lead to “inhumane family separations” and anxieties for both migrants and U.S. citizens.
“ICE raids of this scale are not conducted for the purpose of immigration enforcement; instead, their purpose is to instill fear in Latino and immigrant communities at a time when Latinos are already living in terror. These workplace raids decimate communities and target law-abiding immigrants who are just trying to earn an honest living,” they continued.
“Indeed the law enforcement effectiveness of mass-raid events like these have long been questioned. Instead of targeting undocumented workers with long-standing ties to communities, the Department of Homeland Security should use its resources to target nefarious and serious national security and public safety threats."
The lawmakers are asking the agencies to provide provide information on the costs and source of funding for the raids and the preceding investigation; whether the funding from the recently passed DHS supplemental appropriation bill is expected to be used toward “any ICE worksite enforcement investigation and operation (including the one in Mississippi) planned for or ongoing as of July 1, 2019;” and the personal information of individuals taken into custody on Aug. 7.
Other questions include descriptions of any ICE requests “for assistance or support for at-large enforcement operations” from state and local law enforcement or additional agencies for the raid in Mississippi and what plans have been made to house detainees and whether there is a process in place to verify the conditions of temporary facilities.
The lawmakers are calling for the information to be provided by Aug. 30.
It is called ILLEGAL INVADERS. Same as in their country it is illegal to do that
I don’t believe appropriations are tagged to spend on XYZ but not on ABC - it’s appropriations for DHS for goodness sake. Tell me congress critters don’t spend money on pencils, they should be spending on paper...
BTW, I notice that it looks like everyone in a committee hearing or anytime they are filmed in a hearing, they are using Yellow - probably #2 pencils. Must be FURNISHED free to them - not out of their office budget probably. Just curious... Bunch of thieves!
Except that imbecile Harris from CA - she’s always holding a pen in her hand - ALWAYS!
“”Now what about going after the employer? He’s the real dirt bag.””
If these raids were carried out in AR and not MS, I think we all know WHO the employer was and WHY it wouldn’t be named. Who knows - maybe TYSON has plants in MS also. Whoops - let the cat out of the bag...
You’re absolutely right!
“Congressional Hispanic Caucus calls for answers on Mississippi ICE raids”
answer: a bunch of foreigners were breaking Federal law by entering the U.S. illegal, and a Federal law enforcement agency arrested them for doing it ... end of answer ...
They were physically present in the United States
They were receiving financial remuneration for work they were performing
Both of those things were clear,and blatant,violations of Federal law.
And rather than prosecuting them in Federal court,where they faced at least several years in prison...they were simply removed from a territory where they had *no* right to be.
Any other explanations you need,"Hispanic Caucus"?
“Congressional Hispanic Caucus” ... hmmm ... don’t recall seeing that in the Constitution. Nope, it’s not in there. I don’t think they have oversight of ICE or DHS.
It’s also possible they had legal status and got bagged by mistake. We’re all just guessing.
I remember working as a kosher supervisor on a dairy farm in the FL panhandle. Everybody below mid-management was illegal except the veterinarian, who was an independent practitioner. Same thing with the framing crew I went up to Charleston with. That was in the Bush 43 years.
Ummm, its called enforcing federal law. You do realize illegal immigration is ILLEGAL right? What other "questions" do you have?
>> the timing of the raids left communities in chaos <<
Try entering the country legally next time, and they won't have to worry about their community being "in chaos". Actions have consequences.
>> This raid, which is the largest ICE raid in our nation’s history <<
ICE has only been around for about a decade. In other shocking news, Pope Francis received more votes for Pope than any other Pope named 'Francis' in the history of the Catholic Church.
>> “ICE raids of this scale are not conducted for the purpose of immigration enforcement <<
Ummm, what are the purpose of ICE raids then? The agents were bored on Saturday night and their cable went out?
During the Trump roundup this should be done.Besides slapping deep fines on those employers. Check the precinct list of registered voters where these people resided. If they’re on that list, Federal crime, charge them and those that enabled them to vote knowing they were illegals. If ebough noise is made it should discourage illegals still here from voting. Besides determining how they got a drivers license show how much it’s costing taxpayers of that state. Also point out increased premiums on drivers insurance rates. As well as demonstrate how ,local ,state and federal taxes are increased by diverting educational, medical, food and housing allocations to meet illegal’s needs at citizen expence.
The law being enforced,and they have a problem with this, but I bet if it were all Chinese this caucus would not have a problem at all. No because they are the racists, and look to change this country.
What type of people work at these plants in general?
I am no longer part of ANY political party. This caucus sh*t is pure sh*t. Political parties are nothing more than legalized crime and get rich and powerful clubs.
Now what about going after the employer? He’s the real dirt bag.
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While I agree with that the truth is that if it’s done by a competitor and they get a free ride by law enforcement for 5 DECADES you must do the same to stay in business... I say have a few of these mass raids give employers a few months to replace workers and then at the “new” raids jail the employers and confiscate the companies assets.
And free the animals!
The answers you effin wetbacks, laws are being enforced. Get over it
My mother in law was arguing in their favor this weekend. Said they were fleeing crime, I told her they fled thru how many countries? Not buying it.
Dear CHC. Plz dial 1-800-biteme.
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