Open-borders lobby: Ignore '96 immigration law!
by D.A. King
Guest Columnist
October 09, 2009 01:00 AM | 2452 views | 23 23 comments | 16 16 recommendations | email to a friend | print
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With more than 15 million Americans out of a job and "undocumented workers" - primarily from Mexico - still sneaking over our borders, most of us recognize that illegal immigration is not and never has been about a "labor shortage."

From the illegal alien's point of view, it is about the reality that life in the USA is better than in the Third World. For now.

From the far-left fringe like the ACLU and the rabid, ethnic-based open-borders lobby, illegal immigration - and the growing constituency it brings - is about increasing political power needed to tear down America, its traditions, common language and our national unity. Not to mention the hated immigration laws.

Groups like the ACLU, La Raza and the Georgia Association of Latino Elected Officials oppose every action aimed at punishment for the fugitives who have avoided capture at our borders. Their constant race-baiting smears have become merely a transparent reminder of their true allegiance.

For the chamber of commerce it is about a constant supply of "cheap" labor. Witness the years-long series of lawsuits by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce intended to stop a Bush-era executive order that mandates use of the federal E-Verify database for federal contractors. The order was only recently actually enacted. Score one for the American worker - if it is actually enforced.

The common enemy of all of the groups in this un-American alliance? Enforcement of American immigration laws. Which brings us to section 287(g) of the 1996 federal Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act. Simply known as "287(g)," it provides for expanding the existing and inherent authority of local law enforcement to help the under-staffed Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency locate and deport illegally present aliens who have been arrested for additional crimes. That includes any crime. 287(g) was never intended to focus only on illegals arrested for felonies. And that no one is deported for a broken tail light. The singular reason for deportation is violation of immigration laws.

Because it is far too successful, 287(g) is under relentless nationwide attack. The demand from those who depend on illegal alien "victims" is that Obama end the program that has been so efficient in repatriating illegals discovered in our jails.

Cobb Sheriff Neil Warren was the first in Georgia to use the 287(g) program. He has found thousands of illegal aliens in his jail and turned them over to ICE since July 2007. There are now three other sheriffs with 287(g) authority, with Sheriff Butch Conway in Gwinnett sending 18 deputies who work in his jail to be federally trained next week.

The open-borders extremists are apoplectic. Their assumption was that President Obama would somehow stop enforcement of immigration laws - especially use of 287(g) - when he moved into the White House. He can't. He must be able to at least claim he is trying to enforce immigration laws when he begins to peddle another amnesty early next year.

So the absurd howls that screening all foreign-born prisoners coming into local jails for immigration status is "racial profiling" and that removing illegal aliens from our midst somehow "makes the community less safe" have increased in volume and frequency.

As I write, the ACLU and a group called "Atlantans Building Leadership for Empowerment" are reportedly planning a Monday protest against 287(g) on Marietta Square. Interested readers can "Google" an ACLU "how to" publication on opposing 287(g) titled "Local Police and Immigration Laws Workshop" to see what to expect in the way of mindless talking points.

In the Gwinnett jail during a 26-day trial run for 287(g) this year, more than 900 illegals were discovered and deported. More than half had a previous criminal history. New charges included murder (13), rape (15), kidnapping (11), child molestation (23) and 154 for felony drug offenses.

If the anti-enforcement fringe actually shows up on the Square Monday - about 10 a.m. - readers may want to stop by and ask the protesters exactly how deporting any illegal aliens has made any American community "less safe." I will.

D.A. King is president of the Cobb-based Dustin Inman Society, which advocates for enforcement of immigration and employment laws.
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Bill Webb
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December 29, 2011
I can't blame anyone for wanting something for nothing. It's just part of the human experience. My ancestors in the United States built and paid for roads, schools, hospitals, the telecommunications network, the electrical grid, canals, dams, the entire industrial complex of this country was built by the sweat and toil of millions of Americans for Americans. Now it seems there are millions of unfortunate, pennyless, starving refugees all over the world that think they have some sort of claim to what doesn't belong to them, just because they exist. Well, I have news for you all. That isn't how it's going to work. If you want schools to educate your children, build schools. If you want hospitals to cure your sick, build hospitals. If you want food to feed your starving masses, grow food. There will not be a world welfare office that is going to supply you with all the things that you need that you've failed to plan for.
tab45
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May 01, 2010
Good grief, people. Do you think all of our problems are blamed on Mexicans? Check your doctors, nurses, politicians, high paying professionals, etc.. You would be surprised most of them are foreigners and none of them are from Mexico. Something is wrong here. It means Americans are becoming dumber and dumber. No, I dont think we can blame this on Mexicans. I think we need to wake up and start working our butts off just like those foreigners did before they get here. I dont see hard working white folks out there busting their backs washing dishes, studying books all night long and things like that. Most whites want easy life. That s the problem, folks.
Indian Joe
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January 15, 2010
Of course breaking up families is tough, but did the parents ever think about this when they "illegally" crossed the border to take advantage of the opportunities in this country? Also, is there anything stopping the familes of those deported from joining them whereever they are sent back to? Of coursenot - because they know give them a couple of weeks and they will be right back here again. I support Sherrif Warren and DA 100%, and hope others who have the politiclly correct day off Monday will do likewise. Between the illegals and Washington, it is no longer the country of the true citizens who do work and support the entire system.
Burtty
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October 15, 2009
Rich - trust me - no one wants to impersonate you.
Rich Pellegrino
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October 15, 2009
To: Rich Pilgrim: Thanks for doing a pretty good job of impersonating me :-).

To: SouthernGal: no problem, they are already paying a lot more into this economy and country than they are taking so what is another 20%--soon they will be citizens here.

To: the so-called Latino, African American, and other writers who call themselves Americans: do you remember where you came from and how your ancestors got here? Do some research: you might be surprised. Short memories...(and stop the lies and myths about jobs, health care, etc. I will help any of you cry babies get a job, get health care, get an education--but do you really want that? write: pilgrim1@mindspring.com

By the way, I was there at the Square and none of you, except the old regulars, showed up. Oh well, I guess it is easier to complain and blame from the armchair. If anyone wants a real dialogue and wants to work towards real solutions write me.
SouthernGal
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October 14, 2009
Mr. Pelligrino....since you believe "illegal immigrants" have a right to come to the US would you agree that when they send money back to the "homeland" that we collect 20% of each money transaction to repay us for the services they use here?

SouthernGal
John Doodle Yankee
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October 12, 2009
I saw the ACLU on the Square today. They brought Rich Pellegrino and spoke for about 15 minutes in the rain. They never came close to the truth.

Thank you D.A. King for being there to tell the truth! WHY wasn't the MDJ there top report the nonsense going on?
Rich Pilgrim
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October 11, 2009
Immigtrants are our neighbors and we should learn to share with them. 287 g is tearing apart famlies by deporting parents who are less fortunate then we are.

Stop publishing King - this column proves he is a hater and anti immigrant. We shpuld silence the voices of hatred and listen to our innner goodness.

justthinkin
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October 10, 2009
Think of all the currently unemployed men and women and then say honestly that these illegals are doing jobs Americans won't do. They have taken jobs, lowered salaries, wrecked the schools and ruined the emergency rooms! And guess what! Its not just Mexicans who come over! Wonder how many terrorists have slipped through?
MKK
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October 10, 2009
I hgoe the people who say they will stand behind DA wil actually do that!

I will!
USMC JUST BACK
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October 10, 2009
IT is a shame that honest people like King are called names for doing the rith thing. As a proud Latino American, I hope that everyone knoe=ws that La Raza is exactly what he wrires. A fringe group of opportunists who do not represent the loyal Americans who are Latino.

I salutr Mr. King, and I will be proud to drive to Marietta Monday.

Illegal immigration is killing us just like 9/11 did. Only slower.

Gerado - Powder Springs and grateful.
Donald Cho
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October 09, 2009
Well D.A.,thanks to pro American activists like you and Amnesty (CIR) has been defeated for '09 and probably 2010. Recent cryptic press releases by MALDEF and the Chamber of Congress verify this . Keep up the oustanding work on insuring our politicians don't drop the ball on the illegal alien catastophe which caused so much crime and social devastation to this country, especially in places like Ca and GA. Again, a heartfelt thanks and kudos for and oustanding, passionate job in being in the grass roots level, forefront in the battle against illegal immigration.
Roland - Austell
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October 09, 2009
If I hear one of hese ACLU nuts say that immigration law enforcement is a civil rights violation, I may lose it.

I am an African American who is one of many who will not stand for any more job theft by these illegals.. WAKE UP people!

I am going to the Square to support KIng I hear he is having a counter rally!
Mary J Marietta
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October 09, 2009
If we don't see a large number of elected officials out on the square Monday in support of sheriff Warren, we will know where they stand. And will remember it at election time.

Hoory AGAIN for D.A. King and Neil Warren!
robie ram
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October 09, 2009
The biggest betrayal of the citizens of our country is allowing illegal invaders to rob and pillage both our resources and our services. It will destroy the future for our children and grandchildren.

The people who are most responsible for this travesty are those employers who knowingly hire illegals. This list still includes in hall county. J& J foods of gainesvillea local super market, at jesse jewell parkway. you see the illegals working on this place for more of 10 years.
mk--America's gone
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October 09, 2009
Sad to say, Donna, though all things you listed would better serve the future of Americans in this country,... the truth is, my friend, that is NOT the direction of THE PLAN for this country, that has already been put in place. Anything short of a revolution will have insignificant results.
Donna~
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October 09, 2009
LOL.. Just how are we "safe" with illegal aliens here. Remove all illegal aliens and Georgians will be Safe. Remove aliens and Georgia will see less crime, drugs, rapes of children, drugs and third world country ways. Remove all illegal aliens and Georgia will not go bankrupt like California. Remove illegal aliens and we can save jobs for Georgians out of work. Remove illegal aliens and our hospitals will be less crowded and Georgians won't have to foot the bill for illegals that have invaded us. Only without illegals will Georgians be SAFE...No Amnesty...

Thanks DA, We Stand With You...
mk--America's gone
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October 09, 2009
The 'illegals' are becoming more powerful, just by sheer numbers alone. Americans are having 1.4 children, while a drive down South Cobb Drive, a common site is a latino female that's clearly pregnant, pushing a stroller w/ 1-2 babies inside, as 2-5 toddlers trot alongside.(while the fathers of these multitudes of babies are all out working Americans jobs @ 3rd world pay scales) The logical assumption is illegals are outproducing Americans disproportionally. The politicians that have ignored the plight of the working American, by creating a dividing line between a rich & poor class of jobs & neighborhoods, will soon have to acknowlege the 3rd world conditions that they have helped create. A sliver was exposed during the flood coverage.More light will shine on this corruption in the days ahead. A report has come out today that the 'dollar' is rated 50th in the world as a sustainable currency. We have reached the tipping point in this country- partly to blame is there aren't enough GOOD HONEST MEN, like Sheriff Warren who understand the stakes of this game, & enough honest reporters like D.A. King that report the truth @ the risk of name calling & slandering!
Old American
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October 09, 2009
I hope I get to see Rich Pellegrino Monday - he is just too funny. Caution: never get between Rich the village idiot and a TV camera. It can be hazordius to your own safety.

Robert Johnson
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October 09, 2009
Thank you sheriff Warren and D.A. King! I hope the ACLU does come to Cobb couinty to tel us how much safer illegal immigration has made us!

See you there Monday!
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