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2005-12-15 Home Front: WoT

Illegal Alien bill drops felony provision

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Posted by Jackal 2005-12-15 19:06|| || Front Page|| [4 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 The House Judiciary Committee chairman yesterday backed off his provision to make illegal aliens felons and instead proposed a misdemeanor charge for unlawful presence, angering some Republicans who wanted the higher penalty.

I'm not convinced that if this had stuck it would have mattered. Local city administration would probably instruct the police agencies under their control to disregard immigration status should such details come to light in any incident.

Merely tresspassing (assuming no vandalism or burglary) isn't a felony, is it?

Nope - typically a misdemeanor. (might be different where US government property is concerned, like near an airport tower, or similar facility)

Posted by Bomb-a-rama 2005-12-15 20:14|| 2005-12-15 20:14|| Front Page Top

#2 I heard Congressman Ed Royce on John and Ken today and he said the felony part was dropped as it would require a trial or hearings whereas a misdemeanor illegal could get sent back on the next plane after pleading guilty or an immigration judge hearing....

Posted by Frank G">Frank G 2005-12-15 21:06|| 2005-12-15 21:06|| Front Page Top

#3
The problem is that they don't show up for the hearing after being ROR'ed and promising to show.

I would go with the misdermeanor if it also gave them a 10 year or lifetime immigration ban.

And end the stupid birthright citizenship for children of illegals.

And end *all* federal funds to 'sanctuary cities' such as Seattle. Let them get the illegals to build their new {light rail | viaduct | etc... }

Posted by CrazyFool 2005-12-15 23:17|| 2005-12-15 23:17|| Front Page Top

#4 ..whereas a misdemeanor illegal could get sent back on the next plane..

Any chance a couple of lashes could be included with that deportation order?

Posted by Bomb-a-rama 2005-12-15 23:19|| 2005-12-15 23:19|| Front Page Top

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