Showing posts with label ICE Sweeps. Show all posts
Showing posts with label ICE Sweeps. Show all posts

Tuesday, February 21, 2017

What We Need to Know About "Dreamer" Daniel Ramirez Medina

     


Daniel Ramirez Medina is a "Dreamer" who was brought into this country illegally by his father. Federal  immigration agents took 23-year-old Daniel Ramirez Medina, who was born in Mexico and has lived in the United States since he was about 7 years old, from his father’s home in Des Moines, Washington.

Federal Agents say he has confessed to gang affiliations. They also say he has at least one gang related tatto. The illegal immigrant Dreamer arrested in Washington state last week had an arrest record and had ties to at least two criminal gangs, the Justice Department said in a filing Thursday, raising the stakes in a case that’s come to be a major test of President Trump's  immigration policies.

HiBut gang members aren’t eligible for the program, and the government says Mr. Ramirez not only had a gang tattoo, but said he used to “hang out” with the Sureno gang in California, fled that state to get away from gangs, and but still “hangs out” with the Paizas gang in Washington.
The government said his approval under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, or DACA, policy has been revoked and he is now in deportation proceedings.s His lawyers have insisted Daniel Ramirez Medina, the 23-year-old Dreamer in question, has no gang ties and no criminal record, and say he never should have been arrested since he was approved for tentative legal status under President Obama’s 2012 deportation amnesty.

It is also important to note he has a 3 year old child who was born in the U.S. His father who brought him here illegally has spent time I prison for selling drugs. Since he was released from prison he has been deported 8 times! 


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


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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.



Monday, February 13, 2017

What The MSM Won't Tell You About The Immigration Raids

    

The MSM is blaming President Trump for the recent Immigration "raids" in 6 states. Thank goodness for the Internet. How quickly the liberal press forget we can be our own fact checkers. The Main Stream Media is playing a very dangerous game. By not reporting the true facts in an attempt to push their agenda, the MSM is sparking outrage that will result in violence.

What we know so far:
In Southern California, 161 were arrested. Of that 150 were scheduled to be picked up and deported before President Trump was sworn in. Of that 150, 75% were convicted of felonies or serious misdemeanors. The so called "raids" were planned 2-3 months ahead of time, under the administration of President Obama.
Of the remaining 11who were picked up, only 5 would not have been picked up under the Obama Administration rules. 5 out of 161!
We also know there was a similar "raid" in mid summer. There were four differences in that raid.
1.  It was under the Obama Administration.
2.  Very little if any news coverage.
3.  More arrests were made.
4.  No mass protests.

Why the difference? I think it is simply because President Obama was loved by the majority of the media, President Trump, despised by the majority of the media. The media and Immigration Rights groups have been whipping up mass hysteria and rage over this routine ICE action. Nothing good can come from that. Nothing.

Unlike many of my Conservative Peers, I have long advocated for  common sense, compassionate Immigration Reform. Not Amnesty, but a pathway to a legal status for those illegal Immigrants, who have been here for years and been an asset to their communities and our country.

The liberal MSM, Liberal Sites like the Huffington Post, Think Progress, Immigration Rights Groups and Progressive Politicians acting in this manner make the likelihood of reasonable Immigration Reform much more difficult to achieve.

When I read something like this from The Huffington Post:

Undocumented Immigrants Arrested Nationwide, Stoking Fears Of Trump’s ‘Deportation Force’
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/trump-immigration-raids-deportation_us_589e1eb0e4b094a129eb03b0

It simply makes me want to rethink my position on Immigration Reform. When I hear Illegal Immigrants on TV demanding the right to stay in this country, or holding up signs saying "This is my Country too."  When I see Illegal Immigrants and their supporters protesting, blocking traffic etc. it makes me want to rethink. When I see progressive politicians having rallies and advocating criminal activity, it makes me want to rethink.

All theses actions are doing is splitting our country even more and making the likelihood of meaningful reform even less.