Mexico threatens to sue us if National Guard detains their citizens

From this:

Mexico said Tuesday that it would file lawsuits in U.S. courts if National Guard troops on the border become directly involved in detaining migrants.

"If there is a real wave of rights abuses, if we see the National Guard starting to directly participate in detaining people ... we would immediately start filing lawsuits through our consulates," Foreign Secretary Luis Ernesto Derbez told a Mexico City radio station. He did not offer further details.

Mexican officials worry the crackdown will lead to more deaths...

Obviously, stronger border enforcement will lead to fewer coming, which will have the impact Mexico claims to want. So, why are they trying to make it difficult for us to do more border enforcement? Gosh, that's a tough one.

Related: Maricopa County Attorney: Mexico trying to block Arizona law
We're being sued by Mexico (in the International Court of Justice)

Immigration · Wed, 05/17/2006 - 03:46 · · Importance: 1

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If the American government permits the Mexican government to sue us for enforcing our laws, then that's the last straw for me. I will pack my bags and leave the United States. Idaho or bust!
On a lighter note, I see that the Border Patrol smoked a coyote who was trying to run back to the safety of Tiajuana. Good. The rat bastards deserve to be shot going both ways.

Posted by: boofugg at May 19, 2006 7:39 AM

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