OBAMA'S TOP-DOWN SHUTDOWN
Halting more than 300,000 pending deportations was not enough. Recalling the National Guard from the U.S.-Mexico border was not enough. Suing every state that attempts to crackdown on illegal immigration using existing federal immigration law was not enough for the Obama administration. And now, all of the pieces are coming together.
Barack Hussein Obama has left the southern border wide open until the technology he favors catches up an estimated two years from now and he has paralyzed the enforcement of federal immigration law at every level. And the mainstream media is too busy with the GOP primaries to warrant his undermining of immigration law the tiniest sound-bite, leaving millions of Americans unaware and uninformed of exactly what Obama has in store for America: Amnesty.
Recently we learned of the newest victim of Barack Hussein Obama’s attack on immigration law enforcement. Under his command, the Department of Homeland Security is starting to shut down a program that deputized local police officers around the country to act as immigration agents for Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
The program being targeted by the pro-amnesty administration is known as 287(g). Simply put, it allows officers to check the immigration status of suspects and place immigration holds on them in the absence of an established fingerprint record (or participation in the Secure Communities program). Agencies like the Colorado Department of Public Safety have used their 287(g) officers to crackdown on drug and human smuggling, gang activity and identity theft. But the program was too successful for Obama’s liking.
So, under the guise of making budget cuts and preventing “racial profiling,” Department of Homeland Security officials say they will not sign new contracts for the officers working in the field and will terminate the “least productive” of those agreements in order to save an estimated $17 million. Defenders of the program argue that once again the Obama administration is putting politics above public safety. According to Jessica Vaughan, director of policy studies at the Center for Immigration Studies, many sheriffs and police chiefs prefer the program to Secure Communities, likely because it does not require an established database to be effective.
If Obama has his way, all contracts between ICE and local police agencies could be terminated in November when the last contract for field officers expires. Of course, the demise of 287(g) has been underway for the past three years. The program reached its peak under George W. Bush, when 60 local agencies signed contracts with ICE, compared to only eight agencies signing up since Obama took office. The last agency to sign up did so in August 2010.
The Obama administration continuously touts the ‘official’ decline in the illegal immigration population as the product of Barack Obama’s doing, but they couldn’t be more mistaken. The decline in the illegal immigrant population stopped when Obama was inaugurated. From January 2007 to January 2009, the illegal immigration population is officially estimated to have dropped from 11.8 million down to 10.8 million.
In 2009 and 2010, there was no further decline. As a matter of fact, the government estimate for January 2011 is expected to show an increase in the illegal immigrant population to 10.9 million. Despite the numbers, Obama refuses to recognize that stepped-up immigration enforcement at the end of the Bush administration and a weaker economy helped start the decline which has since been reversed by the current administration’s undermining of existing federal (and state-level) immigration laws.
Obama is using the media’s focus on the Republican primaries to shore up the Latino vote – and he’ll do anything to get it. After all, members of every other voting bloc previously held by Obama are jumping ship as they see where four more years of class warfare and socialist policies will take this country underwater in a hurry with no chance of rescue.
Between Obama’s failure to physically secure the U.S.-Mexico border (no fence, withdrawing National Guard troops), his failure to enforce federal immigration laws (300,000 deportations halted, backdoor amnesty for countless individuals that meet a criteria on Obama’s laundry list for non-deportation), and his administrations relentless legal attacks on state trying to uphold immigration law, our country does not stand a chance against illegal immigration… unless you and I act today to keep the pressure on our elected representatives on Capitol Hill and to keep America informed.
Obama ran on the idea of uniting America and on the ideas of “hope” and “change.” But little did Americans realize that after three years, our country would be ripping apart at the seams with arguably the most divisive president in American history. For three years, Obama has been doling out “hope” to illegal immigrants and “change” in the form of abolishing immigration law enforcement from the top-down while we U.S. Citizens lose our jobs, our homes, and our country.
Showing posts with label Border Security. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Border Security. Show all posts
Thursday, February 23, 2012
Tuesday, December 13, 2011
Border Patrol Unmanned Crossing: What's Wrong With This Picture
BORDER PATROL CONSTRUCTING UNMANNED BORDER CROSSING
In an attempt ‘to upgrade security’ along the U.S.-Mexico border, federal authorities are proposing an unmanned border crossing in a rugged, remote area of West Texas where illegal immigrants easily wade across the shallow Rio Grande on a regular basis. Electronic port of entry kiosks allowing anyone crossing into our country to scan their identity documents, if they want, and talk to a customs officer at least 100 miles away, could be open as soon as this spring in Big Bend National Park. Proponents of this absurdity argue that it will allow the tiny Mexican town of Boquillas del Carmen access to U.S. commerce.
If approved, the Border Patrol will have just eight agents living in the 800,000-acre national park in addition to the park’s 23 law enforcement officers. The project to grant easier cross-border access for a Mexican town with less than 100 individuals will cost U.S. taxpayers an estimated $2.3 million. Now, how's that for money well-spent?
JUSTICE KAGAN RECUSES HERSELF FROM CASE INVOLVING AZ IMMIGRATION LAW
The Supreme Court agreed yesterday to review the 9th Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals in San Francisco’s ruling that blocked several tough provisions in the Arizona law. Among those blocked, is the provision requiring police officers, while enforcing other laws, to question a person’s immigration status if he or she is suspected to be in the country illegally. The Obama administration immediately challenged the Arizona law when it was scheduled to go into effect arguing that regulating immigration is the job of the federal government, not individual states. The Obama administration has filed similar lawsuits against Alabama, South Carolina and Utah while private groups are suing over immigration measures adopted in Georgia and Alabama. Thankfully, Justice Elena Kagan has recused herself from the Arizona case because of her work on the issue when she served in the Justice Department. Arguments will probably take place in late April, giving the court roughly two months to make a decision.
In an attempt ‘to upgrade security’ along the U.S.-Mexico border, federal authorities are proposing an unmanned border crossing in a rugged, remote area of West Texas where illegal immigrants easily wade across the shallow Rio Grande on a regular basis. Electronic port of entry kiosks allowing anyone crossing into our country to scan their identity documents, if they want, and talk to a customs officer at least 100 miles away, could be open as soon as this spring in Big Bend National Park. Proponents of this absurdity argue that it will allow the tiny Mexican town of Boquillas del Carmen access to U.S. commerce.
If approved, the Border Patrol will have just eight agents living in the 800,000-acre national park in addition to the park’s 23 law enforcement officers. The project to grant easier cross-border access for a Mexican town with less than 100 individuals will cost U.S. taxpayers an estimated $2.3 million. Now, how's that for money well-spent?
JUSTICE KAGAN RECUSES HERSELF FROM CASE INVOLVING AZ IMMIGRATION LAW
The Supreme Court agreed yesterday to review the 9th Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals in San Francisco’s ruling that blocked several tough provisions in the Arizona law. Among those blocked, is the provision requiring police officers, while enforcing other laws, to question a person’s immigration status if he or she is suspected to be in the country illegally. The Obama administration immediately challenged the Arizona law when it was scheduled to go into effect arguing that regulating immigration is the job of the federal government, not individual states. The Obama administration has filed similar lawsuits against Alabama, South Carolina and Utah while private groups are suing over immigration measures adopted in Georgia and Alabama. Thankfully, Justice Elena Kagan has recused herself from the Arizona case because of her work on the issue when she served in the Justice Department. Arguments will probably take place in late April, giving the court roughly two months to make a decision.
Wednesday, May 11, 2011
Has Border Security Improved?
GOP Disputes Obama's Claim That Border Security Has Improved
Published May 10, 2011
Republicans immediately fired back against President Obama after he claimed Tuesday that the U.S. border with Mexico has improved since he took office.
Obama made the comment during his first trip to the U.S.-Mexico border as commander-in-chief, where he called on Congress to pass sweeping legislation that would remake the nation's immigration system.
Countering Republican calls to focus on border security before moving to a comprehensive overhaul, Obama said in his speech to an enthusiastic crowd in the politically unfriendly territory of El Paso, Texas, that their demands have been more than met by his administration but "they'll never be satisfied."
He boasted of increasing border patrol agents, nearing completion of a border fence, and screening more cargo.
"We have gone above and beyond what was requested by the very Republicans who said they supported broader reform as long as we got serious about enforcement," Obama said. "But even though we've answered these concerns, I gotta say I suspect there are still going to be some who are trying to move the goal posts on us one more time."
Obama's Immigration Remarks Policy or Politics?
"Maybe they'll need a moat," Obama said mockingly to laughter from the crowd. "Maybe they'll want alligators in the moat."
But Republicans said Obama wasn't telling the whole story about border security. Rep. Michael McCaul, R-Texas, said Mexican cartels have increased their presence inside the U.S., the data on spillover crime and violence is "underreported" and that between 70 and 90 percent of Texas' 1,200-mile border with Mexico is still not under operational control.
"Before we start talking about reforming our immigration policy we need to prioritize our national security and gain operational control of the border," he said in a statement. "Despite the president's rhetoric that he has gone 'above and beyond' to secure the border, this mission is not accomplished."
Rep. Lamar Smith, R-Texas, chairman of the Judiciary Committee, said, "It is ironic that President Obama would travel so close to the border and still be so far from reality. It is clear President Obama is in full campaign mode, but his words do not match his record. He continues to ignore the facts."
In his speech, the president sought to cast immigration overhaul as a pocketbook concern rather than a security or moral issue.
Obama noted that Intel, Google, Yahoo and eBay were all founded by an immigrant.
"We don't want the next Intel or Google to be created in China or India," he said. "We want those companies and jobs to take root in America."
Obama said a bipartisan consensus has formed around "fixing what's broken."
"Now we need Congress to catch up," he said. "Now we need to come together around reform that reflects our values as a nation of laws and a nation of immigrants. Reform that demands everyone take responsibility."
Brendan Buck, spokesman for House Speaker John Boehner, R-Ohio, said that House Republicans had no plans to take up immigration legislation and argued that if Obama were serious about immigration reform he would have reached out to Boehner on the issue, which Buck said he hasn't.
Democratic National Committee Chairwoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz urged Republicans to join Democrats in passing immigration reform "as soon as possible."
"Like the president, I believe that immigration reform must be a priority in Washington. But President Obama and Democrats can't bring about immigration reform on our own," she said. "To succeed, we'll need Republicans to join us in this venture as equal partners. Immigration reform simply is not possible as long as Republicans in Congress refuse to engage on this issue."
Obama called on Congress to pass the so-called DREAM Act, which would prove a pathway to legal status for college students and others who were brought to the country as children. Last year, the House, then controlled by Democrats, passed the measure, but Senate Republicans blocked it.
"So we're going to keep fighting for the DREAM Act," he said. "We're going to up the fight for reform."
Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin, the No. 2 Democrat in the Senate, will introduce a new DREAM Act bill on Wednesday and Rep. Howard Berman of California will file a companion measure.
But that bill and any overhaul legislation won't go anywhere without cooperation from Republicans.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
Read more: http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2011/05/10/obama-urges-congress-pass-immigration-reform/#ixzz1M3Akq5Rd
Published May 10, 2011
Republicans immediately fired back against President Obama after he claimed Tuesday that the U.S. border with Mexico has improved since he took office.
Obama made the comment during his first trip to the U.S.-Mexico border as commander-in-chief, where he called on Congress to pass sweeping legislation that would remake the nation's immigration system.
Countering Republican calls to focus on border security before moving to a comprehensive overhaul, Obama said in his speech to an enthusiastic crowd in the politically unfriendly territory of El Paso, Texas, that their demands have been more than met by his administration but "they'll never be satisfied."
He boasted of increasing border patrol agents, nearing completion of a border fence, and screening more cargo.
"We have gone above and beyond what was requested by the very Republicans who said they supported broader reform as long as we got serious about enforcement," Obama said. "But even though we've answered these concerns, I gotta say I suspect there are still going to be some who are trying to move the goal posts on us one more time."
Obama's Immigration Remarks Policy or Politics?
"Maybe they'll need a moat," Obama said mockingly to laughter from the crowd. "Maybe they'll want alligators in the moat."
But Republicans said Obama wasn't telling the whole story about border security. Rep. Michael McCaul, R-Texas, said Mexican cartels have increased their presence inside the U.S., the data on spillover crime and violence is "underreported" and that between 70 and 90 percent of Texas' 1,200-mile border with Mexico is still not under operational control.
"Before we start talking about reforming our immigration policy we need to prioritize our national security and gain operational control of the border," he said in a statement. "Despite the president's rhetoric that he has gone 'above and beyond' to secure the border, this mission is not accomplished."
Rep. Lamar Smith, R-Texas, chairman of the Judiciary Committee, said, "It is ironic that President Obama would travel so close to the border and still be so far from reality. It is clear President Obama is in full campaign mode, but his words do not match his record. He continues to ignore the facts."
In his speech, the president sought to cast immigration overhaul as a pocketbook concern rather than a security or moral issue.
Obama noted that Intel, Google, Yahoo and eBay were all founded by an immigrant.
"We don't want the next Intel or Google to be created in China or India," he said. "We want those companies and jobs to take root in America."
Obama said a bipartisan consensus has formed around "fixing what's broken."
"Now we need Congress to catch up," he said. "Now we need to come together around reform that reflects our values as a nation of laws and a nation of immigrants. Reform that demands everyone take responsibility."
Brendan Buck, spokesman for House Speaker John Boehner, R-Ohio, said that House Republicans had no plans to take up immigration legislation and argued that if Obama were serious about immigration reform he would have reached out to Boehner on the issue, which Buck said he hasn't.
Democratic National Committee Chairwoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz urged Republicans to join Democrats in passing immigration reform "as soon as possible."
"Like the president, I believe that immigration reform must be a priority in Washington. But President Obama and Democrats can't bring about immigration reform on our own," she said. "To succeed, we'll need Republicans to join us in this venture as equal partners. Immigration reform simply is not possible as long as Republicans in Congress refuse to engage on this issue."
Obama called on Congress to pass the so-called DREAM Act, which would prove a pathway to legal status for college students and others who were brought to the country as children. Last year, the House, then controlled by Democrats, passed the measure, but Senate Republicans blocked it.
"So we're going to keep fighting for the DREAM Act," he said. "We're going to up the fight for reform."
Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin, the No. 2 Democrat in the Senate, will introduce a new DREAM Act bill on Wednesday and Rep. Howard Berman of California will file a companion measure.
But that bill and any overhaul legislation won't go anywhere without cooperation from Republicans.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
Read more: http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2011/05/10/obama-urges-congress-pass-immigration-reform/#ixzz1M3Akq5Rd
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