February 17, 2007

New illegal immigration supporters trick: raids lead to domestic abuse

The supporters of illegal immigration will say or do almost anything to further their cause, and the latest example comes in the article "ICE raids dubbed harmful" by Michelle Durand.

No doubt those quoted in the article also support immigration "reform", something that is being sold as having strong enforcement provisions. That means there will be similar raids after "reform". Won't these same people raise these same objections? Can anyone imagine these same people supporting the enforcement which would be mandated by "reform"?

Recent immigration sweeps [in Redwood City, California and environs] are frightening the abused from seeking help and tearing at the community relationships that help law enforcement cull information about drug activity and other crime, domestic violence advocates told the [San Mateo County Board of Supervisors] yesterday [apparently February 13].

The efforts by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement are counterproductive because the sweeps keep battered people, particularly women, from coming forward about their abusive situation, said prosecutor Elizabeth Hill [apparently a Deputy District Attorney] who sits on the board of CORA, Community Overcoming Relationship Abuse.

Among many other fine things, CORA "believe[s] in social change... We acknowledge current and historical inequities and work towards ending oppression." (corasupport.org)

..."It shouldn't be the work of the police to cooperate with the immigration service," Rhina Ramos, CORA's Latina outreach coordinator, said.

[San Mateo County Board of Supervisors President Rose Jacobs Gibson] assured the group the issue "is not something that's being left uncared for" and she is working with U.S. Rep. Ann Eshoo, D-Atherton... "[the sweeps are] really causing a lot of stir in the community."

...The [Redwood City] City Council and Police Department maintained that the city wouldn't participate in immigration raids and told residents they don't have to cooperate if asked about their legal status.

Posted to Immigration2007a at February 17, 2007 06:08 PM

Comments

Once the immigration raids have accomplished their mission, the removal of all illegal aliens from this country, their argument will be moot. The government shouldn't be forced to choose between laws that it should enforce. What has our country come to, when the local governments favor the interests of foreign nationals over that of the citizen? This advocate's cynical divisive argument is just one of a myriad of good reasons why we must rid this country of illegal aliens. A nation divided against itself is destined to fall.

Posted by: Horace at February 17, 2007 09:11 PM

Its all about Control, and the Show must go on, its all bull, and we all know why?

Posted by: Fred Dawes at February 19, 2007 11:42 AM

It's a proven fact that the raids cause cancer, heart disease, diabetes, tooth decay and athlete's foot, but I'm still for them.

Posted by: George at February 21, 2007 05:53 PM