INS told to target all illegals

Washington Times ^ | 6/20/02 | Stephen Dinan

[kattracks]

The head of the House subcommittee on immigration told the Immigration and Naturalization Service yesterday not to selectively enforce immigration laws by accepting the presence of millions of illegal immigrants.

Rep. George W. Gekas, Pennsylvania Republican and chairman of the Judiciary immigration and claims subcommittee, called "troublesome" recent reports that he said indicate the INS may have to ignore the broader issue of illegal immigration to focus on potential threats to domestic security.

[MissAmericanPie]

Isn't ignoring a deportation order a felony?

[ijcr]

For the illegal correct, however, it is a criminal offence to harbor and employ illegals.That should be the focus of the INS.

To chase about 8 million illegals is a futile process. The focus should be on the AMERICANS who hire them.

[Texasforever]

I am sure it is not. The only "punishment" is deportation. There is no threat of jail time or even a fine. Someone posted an interesting thread about the legal distinctions between an "offense" and a "crime". I will try to find it.

[goldstategop]

Bravo. If James Ziglar won't or can't enforce our country's immigration laws, its time to send them to the fields to pick cotton. His talents would be better suited there.

[Jhoffa_]

The head of the House subcommittee on immigration told the Immigration and Naturalization Service yesterday not to selectively enforce immigration laws by accepting the presence of millions of illegal immigrants.

Finally, Thank You..!!!

[Jhoffa_]

If James Ziglar won't or can't enforce our country's immigration laws, its time to send them to the fields to pick cotton.

No, no, no.. He's a libertarian.. and he's in a state of "conflict".. TORN between his job and what he knows is right in his heart!

I completely sympathize.. I used to be a cop, but I don't want to throw criminals in jail..

Then I was a Construction worker, but I hate to build things.

Oh, THE PAIN!

[goldstategop]

Deport them all even if it bankrupts this country. Not that it makes a difference since we already have as budget deficit. And unless Ziglar cares to go cotton pickin' in the fields, he will DO his job.

[goldstategop]

Sorry, I made a typo in that line. I meant HIM, James Ziglar. At any rate the man's a living illustration of the Peter Principle at work. Good thing Congress rebuked him for deciding which laws his agency would enforce.

[Jhoffa_]

I agree, and as far as bankrupting the country goes..

I think most of that argument comes from people who don't want to compete and pay a decent wage.

They want YOU to compete for your wage as an employee.. But, employers want to pay a bowl of rice & break the law.. and then turn and call it "Conservative"

Nope.. We got migrant worker programs.. We got unemployed Americans. If your job has to be done then you can follow the law and compete for your labor just like everyone else.

Play fair. No stacking the deck with illegals.

[McGavin999]

Why does it take so much effort to deport someone when they've been found to be here illegally? Just load them up on a plane or bus or train back to where they came from.

[Jhoffa_]

Shhh.. they are democrat voters.

Now be nice..

[McGavin999]

LOL, I guess that explains it.