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Tuesday, February 14, 2017

Extreme Vetting of the Mainstream Media Needed

    

As much as I hate too, we have to go back to the so-called I.C.E. Sweeps. Numbers have been released and they completely dispel what we are being told by the MSM, Liberals, and Immigration Activists. Below are the actual fact sheets released by The Department of Homeland Security. They tell a completely different story you hear. Any reporter, any person with Internet access can obtain these fact sheets.

The falsehoods being told on MSM, from Liberals, Immigrant Rights Activists, etc. are playing with fire. There is no excuse for their actions. Please take the time to read these fact sheets and spread the word. We need to tell the truth. All this fear mongering will do is promote violence. Contrary to what I have heard on TV, I.C.E. is not targeting Maids and Moms.

A look at the actual facts:

                                                                       Office of Public Affairs U.S. Department of Homeland Security


  www.ice.gov Page 1 of 3 

Fact Sheet
 190 arrested in Georgia, the Carolinas, during ICE operation targeting criminal aliens, illegal re-entrants and immigration fugitives

Nearly 200 unlawfully present foreign nationals were arrested last week in the states of Georgia, North Carolina and South Carolina during a targeted enforcement operation conducted by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) aimed at immigration fugitives, re-entrants and at-large criminal aliens. • Of the 190 unlawfully present aliens arrested by ERO Atlanta, 127 had prior criminal convictions in addition to their illegal immigration status. • Another 29 had been previously removed from the United States and subsequently illegally re-entered. • In addition, 17 were immigration fugitives with outstanding final orders of removal issued by a federal immigration judge. • Of the 190 unlawfully present aliens in total; 87 were arrested in Georgia, 84 in North Carolina and 19 in South Carolina.  • Arrests included:  • A Mexican national arrested in Georgia who is wanted in his home country on charges of homicide and attempted homicide.  • A Mexican national arrested in Charlotte, N.C., area, previously convicted on three counts of taking indecent liberties with a child. The subject was also previously removed to Mexico and he subsequently illegally re-entered the United States. • A Mexican national arrested in the Atlanta metropolitan area who previously pleaded guilty to felony cocaine distribution charges.  • The stats cover the entirely of the agency’s fugitive operations arrests from Monday through Friday.  • This enforcement operation was conducted in accordance with routine, daily targeted operations conducted by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) fugitive operations teams every day to arrest criminal aliens and other individuals who are in violation of our nation’s immigration laws. • ICE deportation officers conduct targeted enforcement operations every day in locations around the country as part of the agency’s ongoing efforts to protect the nation, uphold public safety and protect the integrity of our immigration laws and border controls. • These are existing, established fugitive operations teams. ICE does not conduct sweeps, checkpoints or raids that target aliens indiscriminately. 

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• This operation targeted public safety threats, such as convicted criminal aliens and gang members, and individuals who have violated our nation’s immigration laws, including those who re-entered the country after being deported and immigration fugitives ordered deported by federal immigration judges. • Some of the individuals arrested during this operation will face criminal prosecutions by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for illegal entry and illegal re-entry after deportation.   • Those not being criminally prosecuted will be processed administratively for removal from the United States.  Those who have outstanding orders of deportation, or who returned to the United States illegally after being deported, are subject to removal from the country. Reports of ICE checkpoints and sweeps are false, dangerous and irresponsible. These reports create panic and put communities and law enforcement personnel in unnecessary danger. Any groups falsely reporting such activities are doing a disservice to those they claim to support. • During targeted enforcement operations ICE officers frequently encounter additional suspects who may be in the United States in violation of federal immigration laws.  Those persons will be evaluated on a case by case basis and, when appropriated, arrested by ICE. 

         Office of Public Affairs U.S. Department of Homeland Security


  www.ice.gov Page 1 of 3 
February 13, 2017


Fact Sheet
 235 arrested in six Midwestern states during ICE operation targeting criminal aliens, illegal re-entrants, and immigration fugitives A total of 235 foreign nationals were arrested this week in the states of Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin, Kentucky, Kansas and Missouri during a targeted enforcement operation conducted by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) aimed at immigration fugitives, re-entrants and atlarge criminal aliens. • 163 of those arrested had criminal convictions. • In addition, 60 had been previously removed from the United States and subsequently illegally re-entered. • Another 12 were immigration fugitives with outstanding final orders of removal issued by a federal immigration judge. Those arrested included:

• A citizen of Iraq, arrested in the Chicago area, with a previous criminal conviction for criminal sexual abuse of a victim unable to consent. • A citizen of Mexico, arrested in Indiana, with previous criminal convictions for domestic battery, aggravated criminal sexual abuse with victim under 13; and aggravated criminal sexual abuse of a family member.  • A citizen of Mexico, arrested in the Chicago area, with previous criminal convictions for aggravated sexual abuse of a minor; attempted criminal sexual abuse, and solicitation for sex. • This enforcement operation began February 4 and concluded Friday, and was conducted in accordance with routine, daily, targeted operations conducted by ICE fugitive operations teams to arrest criminal aliens and other individuals who are in violation of our nation’s immigration laws. This is part of the agency’s ongoing efforts to protect the nation, uphold public safety and protect the integrity of our immigration laws and border controls. • These are existing, established fugitive operations teams. ICE does not conduct sweeps, checkpoints or raids that target aliens indiscriminately.  • This operation targeted public safety threats, such as convicted criminal aliens and gang members, and individuals who have violated our nation’s immigration laws, including those who re-entered the country after being deported and immigration fugitives ordered deported by federal immigration judges. • Some of the individuals arrested during this operation will face criminal prosecutions by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for illegal entry and illegal re-entry after deportation.  

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• Those not being criminally prosecuted will be processed for removal from the United States.  • Reports of ICE checkpoints and sweeps are false, dangerous and irresponsible. These reports create panic and put communities and law enforcement personnel in unnecessary danger. Any groups falsely reporting such activities are doing a disservice to those they claim to support. • During targeted enforcement operations ICE officers frequently encounter additional suspects who may be in the United States in violation of federal immigration laws.  Those persons will be evaluated on a case by case basis and, when appropriated, arrested by ICE. # ICE # U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is the largest investigative arm of the Department of Homeland Security.  ICE is a 21st century law enforcement agency with broad responsibilities for a number of key homeland security priorities.

                                                  Office of Public Affairs U.S. Department of Homeland Security


  www.ice.gov Page 1 of 3 
Fact Sheet
 ICE arrests 161 in Los Angeles-area operation targeting criminal aliens, illegal re-entrants, and immigration fugitives

• A total of 161 foreign nationals were taken into custody in Los Angeles and the surrounding areas last week during a five-day enforcement operation conducted by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) targeting at-large criminal aliens, illegal re-entrants, and immigration fugitives.  • Of those arrested, 151 had prior criminal convictions, or 94 percent of those arrested. • Arrests included: • A previously deported aggravated felon from Honduras with prior convictions for drug trafficking, spousal battery, and petty theft. Records show he was recently released by local authorities despite an ICE detainer • A Mexican national with a final order of removal with prior convictions for drug trafficking, a weapons violation, and spousal battery • An Australian national with a conviction for lewd and lascivious acts with a child • The stats cover the entirety of the agency’s fugitive operations arrests in Los Angeles and surrounding areas from Monday through Friday.  • Last week’s enforcement operations were conducted in accordance with routine, daily targeted operations conducted by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) fugitive operations teams every day to arrest criminal aliens and other individuals who are in violation of our nation’s immigration laws. • ICE deportation officers conduct targeted enforcement operations every day in locations around the country as part of the agency’s ongoing efforts to protect the nation, uphold public safety and protect the integrity of our immigration laws and border controls. • These are existing, established fugitive operations teams. ICE does not conduct sweeps, checkpoints or raids that target aliens indiscriminately.  • This operation targeted public safety threats, such as convicted criminal aliens and gang members, and individuals who have violated our nation’s immigration laws, including those who re-entered the country after being deported and immigration fugitives ordered deported by federal immigration judges. • Some of the individuals arrested during this operation will face criminal prosecution by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for illegal re-entry after deportation.   • Those not being criminally prosecuted will be processed for removal from the United States.  Those who have outstanding orders of deportation, or who returned to the United States illegally after being deported, are subject to removal from the country. Reports of ICE checkpoints and sweeps are false, dangerous and irresponsible. These reports create panic

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and put communities and law enforcement personnel in unnecessary danger. Any groups falsely reporting such activities are doing a disservice to those they claim to support. • During targeted enforcement operations ICE officers frequently encounter additional suspects who may be in the United States in violation of federal immigration laws.  Those persons will be evaluated on a case by case basis and, when appropriate, arrested by ICE.  

# ICE # U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is the largest investigative arm of the Department of Homeland Security.  ICE is a 21st century law enforcement agency with broad responsibilities for a number of key homeland security priorities.  For more information, visit: www.ICE.gov.  To report suspicious activity, call 1-866-347-2423.

           Office of Public Affairs U.S. Department of Homeland Security


  www.ice.gov  

Fact Sheet
 41 arrested in New York-area ICE operation targeting criminal aliens, illegal reentrants, and immigration fugitives • A total of 41 foreign nationals were arrested this week in the five boroughs of New York City and the surrounding areas during a targeted enforcement operation conducted by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) aimed at immigration fugitives, re-entrants and at-large criminal aliens. • The vast majority -- 38 of those arrested -- had criminal convictions. • Arrests included:  • A citizen of El Salvador with a criminal conviction for assault with a dangerous weapon in aid of racketeering and self-admitted MS-13 gang member.  • A citizen of Jamaica with a criminal conviction for first degree sexual assault of a victim under the age of 11. • A citizen of Mexico with a criminal convicted for first degree sexual assault of a victim under the age of 11. • The stats cover the entirety of the agency’s fugitive operations arrests in New York City and surrounding areas from Monday through Friday.  • This week’s enforcement operations were conducted in accordance with routine, daily targeted operations conducted by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) fugitive operations teams every day to arrest criminal aliens and other individuals who are in violation of our nation’s immigration laws. • ICE deportation officers conduct targeted enforcement operations every day in locations around the country as part of the agency’s ongoing efforts to protect the nation, uphold public safety and protect the integrity of our immigration laws and border controls. • These are existing, established fugitive operations teams. ICE does not conduct sweeps, checkpoints or raids that target aliens indiscriminately.  • This operation targeted public safety threats, such as convicted criminal aliens and gang members, and individuals who have violated our nation’s immigration laws, including those who re-entered the country after being deported and immigration fugitives ordered deported by federal immigration judges. • Some of the individuals arrested during this operation will face criminal prosecution by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for illegal re-entry after deportation.  


• Those not being criminally prosecuted will be processed for removal from the United States.  Those who have outstanding orders of deportation, or who returned to the United States illegally after being deported, are subject to removal from the country.  • Reports of ICE checkpoints and sweeps are false, dangerous and irresponsible. These reports create panic and put communities and law enforcement personnel in unnecessary danger. Any groups falsely reporting such activities are doing a disservice to those they claim to support. • During targeted enforcement operations ICE officers frequently encounter additional suspects who may be in the United States in violation of federal immigration laws.  Those persons will be evaluated on a case by case basis and, when appropriate, arrested by ICE.  

# ICE # U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is the largest investigative arm of the Department of Homeland Security.  ICE is a 21st century law enforcement agency with broad responsibilities for a number of key homeland security priorities.  For more information, visit: www.ICE.gov.  To report suspicious activity, call 1-866-347-2423.

                         Office of Public Affairs U.S. Department of Homeland Security


  www.ice.gov  

Fact Sheet

51 arrested in San Antonio-area ICE operation targeting criminal aliens, illegal re-entrants, and immigration fugitives

 A total of 51 foreign nationals were arrested this week in San Antonio and the surrounding areas during a targeted enforcement operation conducted by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) aimed at immigration fugitives, re-entrants and at-large criminal aliens.  Of the 51, 23 had criminal convictions.  Arrests included:   A citizen of Mexico previously removed from the United States, who was convicted of aggravated assault.  A citizen of El Salvador who pled guilty to the sexual assault of a child   A citizen of Mexico convicted of domestic violence charges as a repeat offender  The statistics cover the entirety of the agency’s fugitive operations arrests in San Antonio and surrounding areas from Thursday through Friday.   This week’s enforcement operations were conducted in accordance with routine, daily targeted operations conducted by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) fugitive operations teams every day to arrest criminal aliens and other individuals who are in violation of our nation’s immigration laws.  ICE deportation officers conduct targeted enforcement operations every day in locations around the country as part of the agency’s ongoing efforts to protect the nation, uphold public safety and protect the integrity of our immigration laws and border controls.  These are existing, established fugitive operations teams. ICE does not conduct sweeps, checkpoints or raids that target aliens indiscriminately.   This operation targeted public safety threats, such as convicted criminal aliens and gang members, and individuals who have violated our nation’s immigration laws, including those who re-entered the country after being deported and immigration fugitives ordered deported by federal immigration judges.  Some of the individuals arrested during this operation will face criminal prosecution by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for illegal re-entry after deportation.    Those not being criminally prosecuted will be processed for removal from the United States.  Those who have outstanding orders of deportation, or who returned to the United States illegally after being deported, are subject to possible removal from the country. 


 Reports of ICE checkpoints and sweeps are false, dangerous and irresponsible. These reports create panic and put communities and law enforcement personnel in unnecessary danger. Any groups falsely reporting such activities are doing a disservice to those they claim to support.  During targeted enforcement operations ICE officers frequently encounter additional suspects who may be in the United States in violation of federal immigration laws.  Those persons will be evaluated on a case by case basis and, when appropriate, arrested by ICE.  

# ICE # U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is the largest investigative arm of the Department of Homeland Security.  ICE is a 21st century law enforcement agency with broad responsibilities for a number of key homeland security priorities.  For more information, visit: www.ICE.gov.  To report suspicious activity, call 1-866-347-2423.



Wednesday, February 8, 2017

Let The Lawsuits Begin

    
         

Get ready for the lawsuits. Dozens have already been filed over President Trump's Executive Order on immigration. The last count I heard was 41.

Even ultra liberal Harvard Law Professor, Alan Dershowitz has admitted at least parts of the Executive Order are Lawful.

"Sally Yates is a terrific public servant, but I think she's made a serious mistake here," Dershowitz said on CNN.
"There is also a distinction between what's constitutional, what's statutorily prohibited, what's bad policy — this is very bad policy — but what's lawful," he said. "I think by lumping them all together she has made a political decision rather than a legal one," he concluded, noting that he believed parts to be constitutional while other parts may not hold up under scrutiny.

I have watched several liberal Attorneys interviewed who also admitted the President has the legal authority for the Executive Order, even though they hate it. Why the 41 lawsuits if this is the case?

It is simply liberals who cannot come to the realization they are no longer in power. Their method for at least the next 4 years will be to waste tax payer funds defending lawsuits and filing them in activist Judges jurisdictions.

Make no mistake, these will be the first of many to follow. We can count on lawsuits due to EPA regulations being rolled back. Lawsuits on pipelines, oil exploration permits, anything the environmentalists don't like, whether they have legal standing or not.

We can also count on lawsuits from Sanctuary Cities, Teachers Unions, etc. Liberals are going to fight this President and his Administration on anything they attempt. It won't matter whether it is something our country needs or not.

The tremendous increase in donations to the ACLU after the immigration order was implemented is proof. After seeing the increase in donations because of filing the lawsuit we can be assured they will continue to file suit over anything and everything.

Another example is so many Tech Companies filing suit on the Immigration Order. Remember President Trump had them at the Whitehouse for a meeting about Internet Security and how he can help them grow their business and grow jobs in this country. They paid him back by banding together and filing suit over the Immigration Order. They were smart. They were able to get so many Tech Companies involved in the lawsuit, if you want to use a computer, get on the internet, buy a smart phone etc. you can't boycott them to change their behavior.

It is a shame, but it appears this rash of lawsuits will be the new normal.


Saturday, February 4, 2017

Hypocrite of the Week, and the Winner is...

    


This week was a very difficult decision. So many earned the award this week. Nancy Pelosi could have easily earned it for the second week in a row. CAIR could have won it for their bogus lawsuit. The ACLU also deserved it. After all they didn't file suit against President Obama for his 2011 6 month ban on refugees from Iraq.

Someone most of us have never heard of,  Obama’s DHS IG, John Roth, absolutely could and possibly should have earned it. He is the Inspector General who allowed some of President Obama's illegal Executive Orders on Immigration stand without an investigation even after the Courts had put them on hold and DOJ Attorneys' were caught lying to the Court, and sanctioned by the Judge. Still, no investigation.

In his press release about the investigation of the DHS and President Trump's Executive order, IG Roth wrote,  “In addition to reviewing the implementation of the Executive Order, the OIG will review DHS’ adherence to court orders and allegations of individual misconduct on the part of DHS personnel,” the announcement states. “If circumstances warrant, the OIG will consider including other issues that may arise during the course of the review.” The probe was initiated in response to “congressional request and whistleblower and hotline complaints,” according to the announcement. 

So many choices. I had to give the award to Senator Chuck Schumer for his performance, complete with tears, in his press conference. Perhaps Senator Schumer should also be nominated for an Academy Award for that performance. Funny how with a different President in charge Senator Schumer's belief system changes.

The Hill reported on Nov. 17, 2015, in an article headlined “Schumer: Refugee pause may be necessary”:

Sen. Charles Schumer (N.Y.), the third ranking member of the Senate Democratic leadership, on Tuesday said it may be necessary to halt the resettlement of Syrian refugees in the United States.
Republicans immediately seized on Schumer’s comment, which breaks with other Democrats who have argued against halting the program.
Schumer, however, declined to take the option off the table ahead of a special briefing scheduled for Wednesday afternoon on the process that is now used to vet refugees entering the United States. “We’re waiting for the briefing tomorrow, a pause may be necessary. We’re going to look at it,” he said.
Doesn't sound like he thought it was "mean spirited" then. Where were the tears then Senator. Where were they in 2011?

Of course it wasn't only Senator Schumer. Where was Nancy Pelosi singing "This Land is Your Land" when President Obama suspended Refugees from Iraq in 2011? Or Secretary of State Clinton?

Of course then Senator Clinton, after 911 recommended even more:

Hillary Clinton: “We have to do whatever it takes to keep our people safe.”

Sam Donaldson: “Including profiling, senator?”

Hillary Clinton: “I think we have to do whatever it takes, Sam. And I believe that, you know, Tuesday changed everything. Tuesday was a day that America has never, ever had to experience. And I hope to heaven that we never have to again. But we are in a war situation, and we’re going to have to do things people do in times of war.”


Read more: http://www.thepoliticalinsider.com/democrats-supported-immigration-halt-clinton-schumer/#ixzz4XjAgFdyv

Below are a couple of screenshots from Senator Schumer's Twitter Feed that show his hypocrisy. He will fight President Trump's lawful Executive Order but would not fight President Obama's unlawful Executive Orders. Then he wants to lecture us on agreeing on a "baseline of facts." Which ones Senator Schumer? The true facts or your alternative "facts?"






    
    



The hypocrisy is never ending. Senator Schumer I guess you can be proud of winning this award this week. You had a lot of competition!