Andrew Kerr on April 6, 2018
The Justice Department is implementing a “zero-tolerance policy” for any illegal border crossings into the United States, Attorney General Jeff Sessions announced Friday.
The new policy comes after the Department of Homeland Security reported earlier this week illegal border crossings had increased 203 percent from March 2017 to 2018.
The 37 percent increase in illegal border crossings from February 2018 to March 2018 marked the largest month-to-month proliferation since 2011, according to the Justice Department.
“The situation at our Southwest Border is unacceptable,” Sessions said in a statement announcing the new policy.
“Congress has failed to pass effective legislation that serves the national interest — that closes dangerous loopholes and fully funds a wall along our southern border,” he said. “As a result, a crisis has erupted at our Southwest Border that necessitates an escalated effort to prosecute those who choose to illegally cross our border.”
The new policy directs U.S. attorneys along the southwest border to prosecute all illegal immigrant border crossing referrals from the Department of Homeland Security “to the extent practicable.”
“To those who wish to challenge the Trump Administration’s commitment to public safety, national security, and the rule of law, I warn you: illegally entering this country will not be rewarded but will instead be met with the full prosecutorial powers of the Department of Justice,” Sessions said.
The surge in illegal border crossing proved “the crisis at our Southwest border is real,” DHS spokesman Tyler Houlton said April 5.
“Illegal aliens continue to exploit our immigration laws,” Houlton said. “We need to close these dangerous loopholes that are being taken advantage of each and every day, gain operational control of the border, and fully fund the border wall system.”
President Donald Trump urged Congress in a tweet Wednesday to address the nation’s “very weak” border laws.
Our Border Laws are very weak while those of Mexico & Canada are very strong. Congress must change these Obama era, and other, laws NOW! The Democrats stand in our way – they want people to pour into our country unchecked….CRIME! We will be taking strong action today.
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) April 4, 2018
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While zero-tolerance policies have succeeded in cutting down illegal border crossings in the past, they’ve also provoked civil rights groups’ criticisms, according to The Washington Times.
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Ronald….. What color is the sky in your world??? Obama let them come here in droves. He, as usual, did nothing !!! The more ILLEGALS he had here, the more votes the Dumbocrats have. How dare they give ILLEGALS the right to vote in OUR country.. Wake up and stop listening to left wing news stations…..
Ronald….. What color is the sky in your world??? Obama let them come here in droves. He, as usual, did nothing !!! The more ILLEGALS he had here, the more votes the Dumbocrats have. How dare they give ILLEGALS the right to vote in OUR country.. Wake up and stop listening to left wing news stations…..
Ahh! did Jeffey weffy make a decision? Let’s keep right on whipping up the misinformed Right with a non issue. These r refuges not the usual Illegals. Beside Obama got rid of them.
Ahh! did Jeffey weffy make a decision? Let’s keep right on whipping up the misinformed Right with a non issue. These r refuges not the usual Illegals. Beside Obama got rid of them.
Fed Government needs to file law suit against states that do not follow current immigration laws, first and foremost. Prosecute officials that break the laws. Second. Close down and barricade the California boarder crossing / processing gates. Open them in Texas ONLY, business’ will have to deal with it. Maybe they will want their profits back and pressure California to fly right. Next, CUT OFF ALL FEDERAL MONEY TO THE States the laws. I do mean ALL, No matter what it is for! Let them crash and burn under the weight of the illegal’s and public opinion WILL change and the majority of illegal’s will go home. Next increase fines to 100K per illegal person for businesses caught hiring them. HOLDING CAMPS, not jail for those caught here (like WWII Japanese) and waiting for deportation hearings. (They have no rights in OUR country!) Put National guard on boarders/ Rededicate Mexico & Central America Aid money for Wall and any money gained from above list. Offer 4 years military service as part of a way to get faster citizenship for appropriate age groups. It was good enough for the Irish back in the day (WWI). We MUST make it hard on those here that are helping them. Long hard jail time for the people bringing them in (coyotes). Do not deport them, jail them with 5-10 year mandatory jail terms. Just a start. Laws still need to be fixed as well.
This particular march is organized yearly by americans. Time to prosecute them.
Perhaps u mean prosecute the culprits who hire them? But just think if we did that the Right wouldn’t have their illegal issue to divide us and whip up their base into a frenzy.
Perhaps u mean prosecute the culprits who hire them? But just think if we did that the Right wouldn’t have their illegal issue to divide us and whip up their base into a frenzy.
There are sufficient border control laws already in place, they simply need to be enforced. Congress is feckless as usual, that is nothing new. Read the Border Control Laws, if force is necessary, then force must be used. Thousands of illegals crossing the border is NOT and immigration or a domestic problem. It is however, a serious threat to this Republic’s security, and must be treated as such. Immigration my butt, this is an invasion!
There are sufficient border control laws already in place, they simply need to be enforced. Congress is feckless as usual, that is nothing new. Read the Border Control Laws, if force is necessary, then force must be used. Thousands of illegals crossing the border is NOT and immigration or a domestic problem. It is however, a serious threat to this Republic’s security, and must be treated as such. Immigration my butt, this is an invasion!
Nancy. They’re not getting voting IDs
The IDs they get r clearly marked so that can’t happen. A simple search can clear that up for u.
That should have read aiding and abetting, but they are also adding to the number of illegals.
Texas and Arizona have sent 400 national Guards to the border to help Border Patrol stop the influx. The openings left are California and New Mexico who welcome illegals with open arms. It’s time to put an end to sanctuary cities and states and start arresting and prosecuting those “leaders” who are adding and abetting criminals. not only with sanctuary from arrest but also giving them voting IDs. They are fully aware the law doesn’t allow anyone to vote in American elections unless they are citizens. Enforce the law on them NOW!
Texas and Arizona have sent 400 national Guards to the border to help Border Patrol stop the influx. The openings left are California and New Mexico who welcome illegals with open arms. It’s time to put an end to sanctuary cities and states and start arresting and prosecuting those “leaders” who are adding and abetting criminals. not only with sanctuary from arrest but also giving them voting IDs. They are fully aware the law doesn’t allow anyone to vote in American elections unless they are citizens. Enforce the law on them NOW!
We have such short memories!! Remember the Mariel boat lift back in the early eighties when Castro sanctioned the exodus of Cubans to Florida and at a later date we found that he had emptied Cubas prisons and we had to build housing in Homestead to contain them for months!!
live ammo will stop all the crossings. you don’t have to deport them but once…It is going to take brute force to stop the illegals from pushing border patrols around and still demand that we let them in…It takes cowards and no-back boned people in our Congress and Govs and Mayors in (come on in) States who have brought this entire thing to a head..It is time for action…the only kind these thugs understand….Armed soldiers to protect our borders…
Having all illegals spayed & neutered would also be of help.
Having all illegals spayed & neutered would also be of help.
Sessions is all talk and very, very little action.
Si. señor u r lying or just don’t know any better. Simple FactCheck will help ur error.
Si. señor u r lying or just don’t know any better. Simple FactCheck will help ur error.
In California, an illegal immigrant is allowed to get a drivers license. He or she, is asked “are you a citizen”, no ID is required, only an answer, that is generally “Si”. Once the license is issued it automatically registers the driver as an American citizen with the right to vote. Thanks to the democrats in California (not to mention other states) we not only have an open border but open voting as well. I don’t trust Sessions. Enforcing the law is something we should have did years ago. I think he’s ballyhooing this move to cover up previous DNC/FBI/MEDIA malfeasance including Uranium 1, the Steele Dossier, and collusion with FICA during the 2016 election.
It sounds like AG Sessions has finally returned from his year long lunch break :)
Question is . . . will he check-out to dinner for the next 12 months?
It sounds like AG Sessions has finally returned from his year long lunch break :)
Question is . . . will he check-out to dinner for the next 12 months?
I’m with the Democratic party and I don’t think that. My conclusion u made it up. So shame on u for spewing gobbledygook.
The Democrats want the illegals to keep pouring in unchecked. “They want to give them citizenship automatically. Why? Because the Democrats believe that it’s the only way they win elections without changing to what the American Citizens want.
That’s the truth about it. The Democrats want power to they can turn the United States into the old Soviet Union. That has been their goal for decades. First take our guns, then allow unvetted, unchecked immigration, promise tons of free stuff, gain complete power, then make it so no one can vote for any other party’s candidate.
The Democrats want the illegals to keep pouring in unchecked. “They want to give them citizenship automatically. Why? Because the Democrats believe that it’s the only way they win elections without changing to what the American Citizens want.
That’s the truth about it. The Democrats want power to they can turn the United States into the old Soviet Union. That has been their goal for decades. First take our guns, then allow unvetted, unchecked immigration, promise tons of free stuff, gain complete power, then make it so no one can vote for any other party’s candidate.
Fed Government needs to file law suit against states that do not follow current immigration laws, first and foremost. Prosecute officials that break the laws. Second. Close down and barricade the California boarder crossing / processing gates. Open them in Texas ONLY, business’ will have to deal with it. Maybe they will want their profits back and pressure California to fly right. Next, CUT OFF ALL FEDERAL MONEY TO THE States the laws. I do mean ALL, No matter what it is for! Let them crash and burn under the weight of the illegal’s and public opinion WILL change and the majority of illegal’s will go home. Next increase fines to 100K per illegal person for businesses caught hiring them. HOLDING CAMPS, not jail for those caught here (like WWII Japanese) and waiting for deportation hearings. (They have no rights in OUR country!) Put National guard on boarders/ Rededicate Mexico & Central America Aid money for Wall and any money gained from above list. Offer 4 years military service as part of a way to get faster citizenship for appropriate age groups. It was good enough for the Irish back in the day (WWI). We MUST make it hard on those here that are helping them. Long hard jail time for the people bringing them in (coyotes). Do not deport them, jail them with 5-10 year mandatory jail terms. Just a start. Laws still need to be fixed as well.
Fed Government needs to file law suit against states that do not follow current immigration laws, first and foremost. Prosecute officials that break the laws. Second. Close down and barricade the California boarder crossing / processing gates. Open them in Texas ONLY, business’ will have to deal with it. Maybe they will want their profits back and pressure California to fly right. Next, CUT OFF ALL FEDERAL MONEY TO THE States the laws. I do mean ALL, No matter what it is for! Let them crash and burn under the weight of the illegal’s and public opinion WILL change and the majority of illegal’s will go home. Next increase fines to 100K per illegal person for businesses caught hiring them. HOLDING CAMPS, not jail for those caught here (like WWII Japanese) and waiting for deportation hearings. (They have no rights in OUR country!) Put National guard on boarders/ Rededicate Mexico & Central America Aid money for Wall and any money gained from above list. Offer 4 years military service as part of a way to get faster citizenship for appropriate age groups. It was good enough for the Irish back in the day (WWI). We MUST make it hard on those here that are helping them. Long hard jail time for the people bringing them in (coyotes). Do not deport them, jail them with 5-10 year mandatory jail terms. Just a start. Laws still need to be fixed as well.
I’m sure there are plenty of Americans who would love to take a drive down to Texas in our own group to meet this “Caravan” at the border. Does anyone know if there is already a group forming? Of course ours would not be a caravan, we’d have us a CONVOY. “Breaker One Nine, I’m looking for that Rubber Ducky, this is Armed American, come back Rubber Ducky”.
Our southern border problems have now escalated into a major immigration problem that we have now got to kick those people aside that are hampering our stopping this invasion of illegals and take the bull by the horns and stop this migration and invasion of our Country seriously and enforce our countries border laws to the letter with no exceptions. If we need to show it with shoorting orders then shall be it!! We must let the rest of the world that they just can’t waltz right on into our counrty anytime they like..AG Sessions you got the law on your side let’s use it as it was intended to be used in protecting our country and her people. Arrests any and all illegals coming across our border and no releasing back into our country while waiting for court hearing that don’t work!! Arrest and deport immediately!! Stop any and all directly at the border by any means necessary to do so!! All actions are at your disposal and are on the table. Which ever one works and does the job of stopping border the illegal border crossings..It is time for Congress to take care of this on going problem if they can’t then it is time to start weeding out those they do not have the countries best interests at heart. Close up that damn weak border and laws that we have on the books allowing these illegals to continue to thumb their noses at usand come across anyway..Shoot um if push comes to shove if no other way to stop the invasion into our country….
Any one that thinks an ILLEGAL immigrant has any rights granted to them just because they get across a river needs to stop and think a little.
1. They are a criminal.
2. They are not citizens.
3. The Constitution and Bill of Rights does not apply to them.
4. If the critics don’t have at least 10 living in their house, eating their food, driving their cars, or sleeping with their children, THE CRITIC IS ALSO A HYPOCRITE AND LIAR.
Any one that thinks an ILLEGAL immigrant has any rights granted to them just because they get across a river needs to stop and think a little.
1. They are a criminal.
2. They are not citizens.
3. The Constitution and Bill of Rights does not apply to them.
4. If the critics don’t have at least 10 living in their house, eating their food, driving their cars, or sleeping with their children, THE CRITIC IS ALSO A HYPOCRITE AND LIAR.
Our border with Mexico should be closed to incoming immigration legal or illegal for 3 months. All people traveling outside the United States should be told of the closure in advance, this information should only be given to United States Citizens or legal residents of The United States. After that period our National Guards will be in place to stop the flow of illegal entry into the US from the south. This may also be implemented in all illegal entries from any directions. The US does not need to give legal representation to any illegal alien, not our problem. They should be deported immediately without lengthy court procedures. After 3 months of these closures our government can work with our neighboring governments so that they understand that we will no longer put up with their interference or pandering to this type of behavior. Maybe then, this invasion will stop and citizens of other countries will work within their own countries to get changes implemented. All employers hiring illegals will get hit with stiff fines. We have plenty of citizens here looking for work. If they don’t want to accept a job offered to them they should be cut off of any type of social services offered.
Surely u jest, it’s easier to blame Prez Obama even though he had the border in check when he left. Trump’s wall is nothing more than a fake promise he made for Mexico to build it, knowing that would never happen.
Surely u jest, it’s easier to blame Prez Obama even though he had the border in check when he left. Trump’s wall is nothing more than a fake promise he made for Mexico to build it, knowing that would never happen.
Let ’em criticize! Who cares?! Republicans hold the majority in the House & the Senate. So they need to step up to the plate, & fulfill their election promises!
Let ’em criticize! Who cares?! Republicans hold the majority in the House & the Senate. So they need to step up to the plate, & fulfill their election promises!
And we can thank Obama and the democratic party for this dilemma!!!! Now we have a war brewing “On OUR doorstep”… Thanks obama; NOT!!!!!!!!!!!!!
When is someone going to say enough is enough! Time for all this talk to stop i.e. POTUS and AG and get on with it, before this new horde of “fine upstanding folks” end up here. As we are all aware of they can come to the USA, get a free ride, and live out the American dream, welfare, free housing, food stamps, insurance and every other free program the good ole USA will provide. We have true American Citizens that need help and they cannot get it for whatever reason but those d*mn illegal’s can.
When is someone going to say enough is enough! Time for all this talk to stop i.e. POTUS and AG and get on with it, before this new horde of “fine upstanding folks” end up here. As we are all aware of they can come to the USA, get a free ride, and live out the American dream, welfare, free housing, food stamps, insurance and every other free program the good ole USA will provide. We have true American Citizens that need help and they cannot get it for whatever reason but those d*mn illegal’s can.
Glad Zero Tolerance will be in effect! Keep them out!
I happen to agree with “hammer” This is a hostile, invading army, whether or not they are Mexican or OTM (Muslims). this invading army should be met with a defending army, regular army, fully armed, stocked with ammo, ready to repel, kill, or capture any and all of the invading forces they face on a daily basis. I was never military, I have several generations of relatives whom have served domestically and abroad. from Korea to The Gulf war. I have friends whom still serve this country with distinction in the Army, Marines, Navy and Air Force.
This invasion we have in this country must be found, cut out of society, returned to their country of origin or their dead corpses should be hung on the border wall as a reminder of the consequences of illegally crossing our boarders. it is only a matter of time before US citizens are the minority in this country. then where will we be?
What more can be said but that IT’S ABOUT TIME. what took so long.
What more can be said but that IT’S ABOUT TIME. what took so long.
Good Too bad it is about 15 million illegals too late. Close the border, build the wall, deport all illegals, cut all benefits.
It is time to consider that with the drugs and incurable strains of diseases they are bringing with them and that is not racist hype its just a fact that new strains of hepatitis and gonorrhea etc, along with the drugs that are contributing to 60,000 American deaths a year and is a national epidemic this is no longer a simple issue that was once about exploiting seasonal crop workers we are being invaded and they are bringing death with them. This is a matter for mobilizing the US Military California is despicable it abets all sorts of criminality and protests its about human rights and immigration not anymore. When cities release murderers and succumb to letting drug gangs run neighborhoods while elected officials act as look outs , the higher good is best served by military action.
They have no civil rights in this country…..THIS IS AN INVADING FORCE…PUT THE MARINES ON THE BORDER IN FULL FORCE WITH PLENTY OF AMO AND NO RESTRICTIONS ON RULES OF ENGAGEMENT…SEMPER-FI…WWWHHHOOORRRAAAHHHH….PERIOD…
They have no civil rights in this country…..THIS IS AN INVADING FORCE…PUT THE MARINES ON THE BORDER IN FULL FORCE WITH PLENTY OF AMO AND NO RESTRICTIONS ON RULES OF ENGAGEMENT…SEMPER-FI…WWWHHHOOORRRAAAHHHH….PERIOD…
Liberal snowflake to the border with buckets of our tax dollars…..