On October 7, 2013 California Governor Jerry Brown signed a state bill prohibiting law-enforcement officials from detaining an individual on the basis of a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement hold after that person becomes eligible for release, unless he or she has been charged with or convicted of certain crimes, including violent felonies.
@ISIDEWITH11yrs11Y
No
@9FQLH8PRepublican 8mos8MO
There's no other way to resolve illegal immigration crisis. We need to stop them at the boarder, and detain and deport those who enter the country illegally.
@9G8GFZL7mos7MO
Illegal Immigrants should be detained and expelled for any reason. They ought not be entitled to Constitutional protections as they are not US Citizens. The threshold for allowing immigration falls squarely in the wheelhouse of the Federal Government (the people). Choosing to illegally immigrate (whether border crossing or visa overstay) should be the all the character assessment required to allow them to stay. Considering each and everyday they remain in the country is a crime - they should have no retort to deportation.
@9F5F7ZS8mos8MO
If we don’t detain them what’s stopping more from coming into the US if we do nothing about the ones that are already in
@ISIDEWITH11yrs11Y
Yes, all illegal immigrants should be turned over to federal authorities and deported
@9G9TKYF7mos7MO
Not all immigrants are involved with crime and are only looking for new opportunities to support their families and themselves. Instead, they should provide fair trial and investigation to then consider whether or not they should be deported, and if not, they should get a chance to live in America because they haven't done anything wrong but work hard and hope for a better future.
@9LZ69CN3wks3W
who can say who owns a country i believe people should be able to live where they please obviously they have to work to get the position their in
@9G4ZXCZ7mos7MO
I believe not all illegal immigrants should be deported because in most cases it wasn't their choice to come to the united states. and regardless the United States should be a country where people go for a better life and for freedom like what Americans wanted. It is not fair that a long time ago when the United States was created that the country was made by a bunch of immigrants but now they aren't allowed? especially if those immigrants haven't done any type of harm they should not be deported.
@9JMYQX9 4mos4MO
Our economy could not survive without the work they do. Plus, the crime rate among illegal immigrants is statistically lower than the rest of the population. The media unfairly highlight crime acts committed by illegals. Most of them are harmless and deporting them would break up families b
@ISIDEWITH11yrs11Y
@ISIDEWITH11yrs11Y
No, too many non-violent immigrants are being deported
@9G4ZXCZ7mos7MO
Why would America want to ban potential citizens from our beloved country? if our country was originally brought up my immigrants why is the country all of a sudden against it?
@9FQ6Y668mos8MO
It is largely our own actions which have created the "border crisis." Above, I noted the ways in which we created conditions in "source" countries which have led to the migrations we're seeing. Also, we haven't properly funded immigration courts so that they can act on cases expeditiously. When someone lives in this country for years waiting for a court date, it should not be surprising that removing them at this point would be hugely disruptive to the deported person, his/her family, and often his/her US community. None of that is the fault of the immigrants.
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@8MCNGGC4yrs4Y
I think that it is only fair for illegal immigrants involved in minor crimes to be referred to authorities.
@8NKN2474yrs4Y
Sometimes these immigrants dont have the money to buy themselves essentials and if they really need it they should have a bit of compassion
@93TZ24B2yrs2Y
Yes but stop targeting just hispanics
@9DYQYY7Libertarian 9mos9MO
If someone commits a crime which falls under State jurisdiction due to it's nature, then it should be handled by the State. If it is a federal crime, then it should be prosecuted by the federal government. But a persons immigration status, while it can be a federal offense, should have no impact on the fair trial or treatment of the accused simply.
@AnteaterLaylaRepublican9mos9MO
Would you then suggest a different approach for local law enforcement when they encounter individuals with uncertain immigration status? Or do you believe that the existing systems in place adequately address this issue?
@9CHRTS511mos11MO
Yes, but only deported after a due process conviction.
@9CH9X8511mos11MO
Yes, if that is in line with immigration law.
@9CBLV7412mos12MO
Yes, but Only if there is no indication of them becoming a US citizen, and if they pose as a threat.
@9C38R8N1yr1Y
Yes, but only if there is no indication of them becoming a US citizen, and if they pose as a threat.
@99GGLWYIndependent1yr1Y
No, not for misdemeanors, but only for felonies.
@986XYWV1yr1Y
Yes, only if they commit a crime.
@9GZDTYYIndependent6mos6MO
Yes, local law enforcement should be allowed to transfer immigrants to federal immigration authorities no matter what crime if they were found to be illegal
@8DDBNHZ4yrs4Y
Illegal immigrants should be transferred to federal immigration authorities if they have committed any other crimes. If they have been law abiding, they should be given an opportunity to become legal immigrants or be deported.
@9FK25GX8mos8MO
No and abolish the police and ICE
@9CJ6CB68mos8MO
Okay, ICE I can understand, but destroying the police without drastic social changes we’d be unprepared. Work to make the police force less on the violent side, replace some of them with social workers and reduce qualified immunity. Lord needs to be done, but cold abolition is a really bad idea right now.
@8S7HL373yrs3Y
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@8VRZZFSIndependent3yrs3Y
Yes, but give the choice of deportation or make them get citizenship.
it depends on the crime if it causes mental problems to the victim in the future then yes if not then they should have mandatory community service but in the case of a violent crime then they should be convicted
@8LSMGD64yrs4Y
Illegal immigrants should work towards gaining their citizenship. This is a hard process, but in order to live in this country one should have legal citizenship. However, one cannot come into this country illegally and expect to get away with minor crimes. They should be punished justly according to the constitution, this may include deportation. However, it is a definite deportation for larger crimes, or a higher punishment for crimes such as rape or murder.
@8LS2JK94yrs4Y
Yes, as they are not citizens here they should be more aware of their actions.
@8LR3WX9Constitution4yrs4Y
Crime-committing illegal immigrants should be detained and deported, however, make it official with the entire deported's family on which country they need to choose to stay in for the rest of their citizenship
@8LQTFM74yrs4Y
I think "deported" is a strong word and they should be put in jail like everyone else.
@9MFBRSL1wk1W
Yes, but only after an accumulated amount of non-violent minor crimes such as speeding tickets. Any violent crime like assault should result in instant deportation
@9MDX6HB1wk1W
Yes, they already can but can only hold them as long as is relevant to the minor crime. Federal authorities must arrive before local enforcement has to release them.
@9M3L9KV3wks3W
Illegal immigrants that have not committed a crime must be just to participate in duties to be declared a U.S citizen, if they have committed a crime, they must be deported.
@9LXPWQX3wks3W
No, deportation is already messed up, and many law enforcement are already racist so there have been cases of brown people getting arrested for "Looking illegal."
@9LV9KJVIndependent 4wks4W
If there are in our country then they should be treated how Americans are treated when it comes to crime.
@9LS3V6W4wks4W
Yes, but probably most illegal immigrants should be granted some form of legal immigrant status rather than being deported.
@9LKTFVZ1mo1MO
No, only if they are convicted of a violent crime and no, too many non-violent immigrants are being deported
@9LK99GZ1mo1MO
Yes, but the immigration authority shouldn't resort to deportation unless the individual doesn't meet certain requirements.
@multiplegeese 1mo1MO
No, this will lead to more over-policing of marginalized communities in pursuit of evidence of minor crimes
@9LG9WMY1mo1MO
To rule out deportation on an immigrant for minor crimes could be seen as a hate crime in of itself and should be rethought if the decision ever came down to it. Also, not all immigrants are violent and the stereotype isn't much of a help when the "people" in power abuse it to their best ability.
@9LF5TKX 1mo1MO
if the person has filed for international protection they should be held accountable to laws as any citizen would be
@9LBPWC92mos2MO
Yes, but only if they committed a crime. This shouldn't be an excuse to profile & deport any one that may or may not have a green card.
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