As the debate over President Trump’s immigration policy and initiatives grows, so does his apparent determination to see his campaign promises put into action. The left, as expected, is in a fit of self-righteous rage over the efforts being made to curtail illegal immigration and remove illegals from the US, especially those who have committed crimes. However, also as expected, Mr. Trump is not backing down in the face of such resistance to the enforcement of the law, but is doubling-down.
The possibility of federal over-reach is a concern, especially in matters of law enforcement. Most crimes are of a local nature, and as such are the proper responsibility of state and local law enforcement. Injecting federal authorities into local matters is seldom a good idea no matter how it appealing it might be at the time. Hence, those who love liberty should be concerned when they see anything that appears to move towards the federalization of the state and local police.
All of this said, we are in anything but a normal environment. Cities and states are in active rebellion against established federal laws regarding immigration, and are harboring illegals in an effort to thwart their deportation. It’s an outrageous situation, so it comes as little surprise that the solution being implemented is somewhat unconventional. More on page two.
Micheal Shaffer why not just take the hand cuffs off the police we already have? If they could do their job and be supported by the courts we wouldn’t need more.
Daniel Wolbert wow, really? That certainly discredits anything you have to say.
It’s going to take a lot to straighten out all the lawless that has happened for 8 years or longer
Hmmmm, doing as other countries does, like Finland for example…
It all starts as one thing, eventually turning to another.
Enter in the Gestapo
Sounds like b******t to me!
Sandra Greene there is no such thing as an “illegal citizen” you are either a citizen or you’re an illegal or undocumented alien
This is great actually. Cross-deputization should be unconstitutional. It is a violation of separation of powers. Maybe now that they’re not doing it, the so-called liberals will finally give a damn.
Wow, pretty sure illegal means breaking the law what the$#%&!@*is wrong with people god have mercy on these ignorant people