[rottndog]

When Border Patrol gets told to 'stand down', where do those orders come from? INS? Homeland Security?

Ultimately, the order comes from POTUS. Of course he does this by appointing people (cabinet heads) he knows will carry out his policies, who then do it for him.

Under the 14th amendment equal protection clause, it's unconstitutional to enforce laws unequally. Out of what used to be an American sense of fairness, it's just plain wrong to expect certain people to be held to legal standards that others are not.

Either way, the dichotomy of the situation of Illegal Immigration is unsustainable over the long term, and I truly fear what will happen if rule of and respect for law is not restored.

[Netizen]

Ultimately, the order comes from POTUS. Of course he does this by appointing people (cabinet heads) he knows will carry out his policies, who then do it for him.

So, if the President or someone from his White House staff suggested, instructed, directed or ordered the Justice Department, Homeland Security Department or any other Federal Law Enforcement Agency, verbally or in writing NOT to cooperate with State and Local Law Enforcement Agencies when they apprehend suspected illegal aliens, this 'could' be seen as 'OBSTRUCTION OF JUSTICE'?

[Netizen]

Under the 14th amendment equal protection clause, it's unconstitutional to enforce laws unequally. Out of what used to be an American sense of fairness, it's just plain wrong to expect certain people to be held to legal standards that others are not.

Hmmm To your knowledge has anyone brought suit on these grounds? If not, maybe it's time.

Either way, the dichotomy of the situation of Illegal Immigration is unsustainable over the long term, and I truly fear what will happen if rule of and respect for law is not restored.

We continue our fall into third world'ism'. We become a nation where the people are not heard and the elitists just do as they please..... oh wait a minute.....