Federal prosecutions of immigrants soar

[Contrary1]

Obama continues enforcement tactic championed under Bush

:patriot: The more things change...

"FRESNO, California — Federal prosecutions of immigrants soared to new levels this spring, as the Obama administration continued an aggressive enforcement strategy championed under President George W. Bush, according to a new study released Thursday.

The 4,145 cases referred to federal prosecutors in March and April was the largest number for any two-month stretch since the Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency was created five years ago, the Syracuse University-based Transactional Records Access Clearinghouse found. They ranged from misdemeanor illegal entry to prosecutions of immigrants with criminal records.

The government's heavy focus on immigration investigations already is creating a heavy burden for the swamped courts along the U.S.-Mexico border, whose judges handle hundreds more cases than most of their counterparts in the rest of the country.

Federal authorities claim that workload would grow if Arizona's controversial new immigration law were implemented. The new law requires police, while enforcing other laws, to check the immigration status of anyone they have a reasonable suspicion is in the country illegally. It will take effect July 29 unless blocked by a court..."

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/38272361/ns/us_news-immigration_a_nation_divided/

[Heidi]

1. To quote the Talking Heads:

Same as it ever was, same as it ever was, same as it ever was...

[Contrary1]

2. I work with an online group that tries to match missing persons with unidentified bodies...

The number of unidentified bodies of Hispanics found in Texas, Arizona, California, etc...is beyond belief. How many of us would risk our very lives in the hope of finding something better?

Most of these people will remain unidentified...just another "illegal". Their crime? Hope.

[pinboy3niner]

3. Well said!

"Most of these people will remain unidentified...just another "illegal". Their crime? Hope."

:toast:

[Heidi]

4. Agree 100 percent.

:thumbsup: for the work you're doing, Contrary1.

[Senator]

5. kik

[pampango]

6. Shhh. "The federal government is not doing anything about illegal immigration."

That's why Arizona had to pass its law. I heard it on FOX so it must be true. :)

[Heidi]

7. Recommended.

Kick for the day crew.

:kick: