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JUST IN: New Orleans Police Superintendent Anne Kirkpatrick is being RIPPED for falsely claiming, "being in the country illegally is a CIVIL issue..." "...and we will not enforce civil law." FALSE: It's a CRIME. How can you be the leader of a major police force and NOT know this? Arrest and deport. No exceptions.

New Orleans Police Department Superintendent Anne Kirkpatrick made waves earlier this week when she stated illegal immigration by foreign nationals in the U.S. is a "civil issue" and that therefore her agency will not enforce certain immigration laws — but would respond when ensuring public safety and that those involved in a federal operation are "not going to get hurt." Kirkpatrick made the remarks at a press conference marking the end of a 15-year consent decree between the city and federal government, after then-Mayor Mitch Landrieu invited the Obama Justice Department to probe the agency for alleged "pattern or practice"...