"L'État, c'est moi"
Posted on 06/29/2011 2:31:02 PM PDT by mojito
During a hearing on the DREAM Act today, Sen. John Cornyn confronted Department of Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano about whether her agency directed its attorneys to dismiss the deportation cases of illegal immigrants who had been convicted of crimes.
The exchange was prompted by a Houston Chronicle investigation yesterday, which revealed that DHS’s Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials encouraged attorneys to seek dismissals for dozens of illegal immigrants who had been convicted of criminal acts ranging from sexual assault, kidnapping, assault, theft, drug dealing and DUIs.
“In 2010, I wrote you a letter and asked you for details with regard to this program,” said Cornyn. “In response, the Department of Homeland Security assured me that a directive instructing ICE attorneys to seek dismissals of certain classes of criminal aliens ‘does not exist.’”
The senator asked Napolitano whether she could “explain the apparent discrepancy between the existence of this memo and what the Houston Chronicle reported on Monday?”
Napolitano denied her office was involved in a cover-up, arguing that the Houston ICE field office that instructed its attorneys to seek dismissals for these illegal immigrants had “misconstrued” the orders given by the ICE headquarters in Washington, D.C.
“The plain fact of the matter is that a miscommunication occurred at the regional level in one of 26 offices,” she said.
But Napolitano’s response doesn’t completely explain the inconsistency. As the Chronicle reported, after the chief counsel of the Houston office gave the instructions to his attorneys, he forwarded the email to ICE headquarters. ICE officials replied with an email praising the chief counsel’s decision and asking him to share his strategies with other offices.
Napolitano has a lot more to answer for, and it sounds like at least one senator plans to pursue an investigation.
“When an agency not only misleads the public and Congress, but also attempts to block public information, merely citing an unfortunate ‘miscommunication’ is not a good enough explanation for the American people,” Cornyn said in a press statement after the hearing. “I intend to pursue whatever means necessary to get to the bottom of this and shine light on this wrongheaded policy.”
So now I expect that ICE will refile those charges asap, but I will not hold my breath.
When do we make a citizen’s arrest of these traitors?
I suspect he knows that we’re long past any adherence to The Constitution and that only the appeal to basic decency remains. I pity him in his efforts.
Yes we are surrounded by traitors for sure and I for one do not expect it to get better when we get the rats out.
They don’t care about obeying laws now so what can we expect from them when they lose.
I really think because of Holder and the left’s immoral standings we are having flash gangs, with Holder and Obama’s blessings. They love it! They want trouble.
Believe me, he’s doing what he can.
He’s a good person.
“This woman needs to be impeached or resign.”
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Obama needs the vote of radical lesbians. No way she’ll be dumped. Same thing as Bill Clinton with Janet Reno.
They don’t care about obeying laws now so what can we expect from them when they lose.
I really think because of Holder and the left’s immoral standings we are having flash gangs, with Holder and Obama’s blessings. They love it! They want trouble.”
I guess the second war of Independence is coming, soon,everyone is tired of the crap from this worthless scum.
Cornyn was acting on Houston Chronicle revelations that DHS apparently ordered ICE officials to encourage attorneys to seek dismissals for dozens of illegal immigrants who had been convicted of criminal acts ranging from sexual assault, kidnapping, assault, theft, drug dealing and DUIs.
Welcome to the Third World.
Laws? What laws? If you're illegal, you got to pick and choose the laws that apply to you.
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Why is it illegal lawbreakers have all these countries .... and a succession of US presidents ..... defending their "rights?" And "real citizens" do not have anyone.....even our own govt......protecting Americans' rights?
REFERENCE News reports say Mexico, Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua and Peru are conspiring to collude with The Anti-Defamation League, The American Civil Liberties Union, the Southern Poverty Law Center and several other civil and immigrant rights groups to infringe on US sovereignty to make laws as we see fit. The co-conspirators filed a federal class-action lawsuit against Georgia's law and are now asking a judge to halt the measure pending the outcome of their case (which Ga courts agreed to)...and vote-crazed Obama is in on the collusion.
Illegals are a national security threat. They are conspiring to tear down democracy---and the hellholes they escaped from are helping them. .....colluding to form voting blocs that will pressure vote-crazed legislators to start the foreign aid gravy train to homelands to which illegals pledge their loyalty.......aided and abetted by the Ovomitons.
(1) declares all illegals are undocumented Democrats;
(2) orders the start of massive flow of latinos into the US for 2012 elections;
(3) orders Incompetano to send ICE to the border to handout Democrat party voter registration forms;
(4) Dept of Homeland Security distributing Social Security and SSI apps for multiple identities, welfare forms, food stamps, EITC apps, lists of free healthcare providers, drivers licenses, passports, sub-prime mortgage apps, bank accounts for every identity, and gun and machete permits;
(5) Ohaha sends lists of Democrat campaign committees taking donations from drug lords.
(6) Mexico, Central and South America ready to assist Ohaha (for a price).
WAITING TO GET THEIR ORDERS FROM MEXICO
Reconquista shock troops at Phoenix Capital protest, May 29, 2010.
I get a kick out of that sign. There is no “indigenous people” (or to the point, no race that purely sprung forth) on either American continent. “Native Americans” are Asian migrants and the Hispanics at said rallies probably have some Spanish/European blood in them, so they’re in no position to be claiming ownership of the continent when they’d be calling to kick themselves out.
I get a kick out of it too, but for a somewhat different reason.
In all the millions of square miles of the Southwest they say we 'stole from them', out of all the people living there, there may have been 'a dozen Hispanics'(/s). As that entire area was Injun Country!
From Texas to the Rockies it was all Indian tribes and not exactly 'peaceful' ones. Like the Comanches, Arapaho, Southern Cheyenne and the Apaches (my apologies for overlooking any past scalp hunters in the SW).
And it was only after us 'evil white people' went west to tame it, build it, and protect it, was it safe to live in. And how may thousands of us 'white devils' DIED in doing that? That's something these ingrate turds don't want to hear.
The only exception I can think of were the Indians in Southern California (up to the SF area). IIRC they were 'tame' and mixed with all settlers, white and brown. Then again I don't consider that area 'The SW'.
As historically accurate (and common sense) all of that is, vote-crazed politicians don’t give a hoot.
They’ll give away the entire country in order to suckup to latinos for votes.
Yep. That is the sad, and idiotic, truth.
The stupid pols are giving the maggots the rope they'll be hanged with.
The eyes are the window to the soul etc.
Whenever Nappy attempts to answer a question her eyes dart around often to the side (left?) that indicates she’s lying through her teeth. Which is to say during the entire testimony.
And what can we do about it?
GET THIS VOTER FRAUD INITIATIVE STARTED IN YOUR STATE ASAP: Usually each state's Secy of State handles voter irregularities. Send letters to names on the voter rolls---requesting proof of citizenship, place of residence and SS #---advise that those who do not present proof will be stricken from the rolls.
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ID SUGGESTIONS---what to request---what not to request. Each state might establish different criteria.
<><><><> Primary ID--- Registered voters might be required to show at least ONE of the following documents:
Foreign passport with INS or USCIS verification and valid record of arrival/departure (Form I-94)
Foreign passport with INS or USCIS verification and valid Form I-551 stamp
Current alien registration card (new Form I-551) with expiration date and verification from INS or USCIS
Refugee travel document (Form I-571)
US re-entry permit (Form I-327)
Valid I-94 stamped "Refugee," "Parolee," "Asylee" or "Notice of Action" (Form I-797 approved petition) by INS or USCIS
Valid I-94 with attached photo stamped "Processed for I-551…" by INS or USCIS
Current photo employment authorization card (Form I-688B or I-766). Must be presented with valid Social Security card.
Current alien registration card (old Form I-551) without expiration date and with INS or USCIS verification
Photo temporary resident card (Form I-688)
Civil marriage, domestic partnership or civil union certificate issued by the municipality or state in which the ceremony occurred. Please note: Photo copies are not acceptable. Certificates issued by religious entities are not acceptable
Order or decree of divorce, dissolution or termination
Court order for a legal name change, signed by a judge or court clerk
Current US military dependent card
US military photo retiree card
Valid firearm purchaser card
US college photo ID card with transcript
Valid federal, state or local government employee driver license
Valid federal, state or local government employee photo ID card
US military discharge papers (DD214)
FAA pilot license
Current/expired less than one year non-digital PHOTO driver license
Current PHOTO driver license from any state or the District of Columbia
Bank statement or record
ATM card with pre-printed name and applicant’s signature. (ATM card and bank statement cannot be submitted together.)
Current health insurance card, prescription card OR Employee ID card with printed pay stub
State professional license
Public assistance card with photo (also known as a Social Services ID card)
High school diploma, GED or college diploma
Property tax statement, bill or receipt issued by a municipality
Veterans Affairs universal access photo ID card
<><><><> Proof of address--which may be, but is not limited to, ONE of these:
Utility or credit card bill issued in the past 90 days that shows your name at your current address. Note: Mail addressed to P.O. boxes not accepted as proof of address
Checking or savings account statement from a bank or credit union, issued in the past 60 days
High school or college report card or transcript containing address, issued within the past two years
Original lease or rental agreement showing name as the lessee or renter
Property tax bill, statement or receipt from the past year P> Any letter or correspondence (including tax bills) received from the IRS or state tax office in the last year
First-class mail received from any federal, state or local government agency in the past six months
<><><><> SS # submitted must match birth name and date on record w/ SS Admin database
Governor Haley Signs Voter ID Bill Into Law
Columbia, S.C. —
Governor Nikki Haley signed one of the most controversial bills of this legislative session, the Voter ID bill, into law today. It requires a photo ID to vote.
Supporters say it will protect the voting process. Opponents contend it will suppress voting by groups such as the elderly and minorities.
The governor said, “We’re gonna make sure we maintain the integrity of the elective system and we’re gonna do it by saying, if you can show a picture to buy Sudafed, if you can show a picture to get on an airplane, you should be able to show a picture to make sure that we do what is incredibly inherent in our freedoms, and that is the ability to vote.”
The bill also provides that anyone who doesn’t have a photo ID can get one for free.
Until the legislature approves funding for the voter ID process, people will be able to go to a department of motor vehicles office for the picture.
The bill won’t go into effect until it has been pre-cleared by the Department of Justice. That could take several months or longer.
Under the new law, passports and military ID’s will also be acceptable at the polls.
“The bill won’t go into effect until it has been pre-cleared by the Department of Justice.”
What??? There is just too much wrong with that statement.
I’m sure they will get right on that... after all... vote integrity is a top priority with this bunch.
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