The Democrats Have a Communist Problem

[alaskanseminole]

I support closing the border. If you want to come here do so legally. Also remember that political refugees are supposed to seek asylum in the first country they enter. That isn't usually the USA. Of course most of them claim that they are political refugees when in fact they are just seeking a better quality of life. They say political asylum because they've been taught how to game the system.

I don't believe in family unification policies. That allows one person the get her illegally, get temporary protected status that lasts years, then they use that to allow their families to enter. It's a bag scam. We should require people to request asylum from their home country.

I said from the beginning that ICE agents have to do a better job at deescalation. For example I believe the officer who shot Renee Good had an opportunity to get out of the way of the care. I've also said that I'd hate to be the ICE officer because they have to make decisions in a split second. You could be killed if you hesitate. It's not an easy situation.

What do you think should happen with the individuals (or families) that have been denied asylum (which is the case for 70% of the asylum claims)? Do you think we should just look away and allow them to stay in spite of a judge issuing removal orders? FWIW I don't consider deportation to be "separating families". They are perfectly welcome to take their family members with them. It's their business if they want to leave their anchor baby or dreamer behind.

I also think we need to implement a strong e-verify system. If people can't work they will go home.

Looks like we both agree on securing the southern border. I support deporting people who have exhausted due process and have final removal orders. I think E-Verify reduces the incentive to come here illegally which is certainly easier and more effective than relying solely on enforcement after the fact.

I've been pretty vocal on the enforement part of this (not the border policy). IMO, it needs to be carried out in a way that's consistent with due process and human dignity. I agree, it's a crappy job, but one where better training would certainly help.

On asylum, I agree the system has been abused and needs reform. ...have to think more on bests COAs, though.

And yes, if someone has had their day in court, exhausted their appeals, and has a lawful removal order, then the current law should be enforced (humanely).

 

[bdgan]

Looks like we both agree on securing the southern border. I support deporting people who have exhausted due process and have final removal orders. I think E-Verify reduces the incentive to come here illegally which is certainly easier and more effective than relying solely on enforcement after the fact.

I've been pretty vocal on the enforement part of this (not the border policy). IMO, it needs to be carried out in a way that's consistent with due process and human dignity. I agree, it's a crappy job, but one where better training would certainly help.

On asylum, I agree the system has been abused and needs reform. ...have to think more on bests COAs, though.

And yes, if someone has had their day in court, exhausted their appeals, and has a lawful removal order, then the current law should be enforced (humanely).

We agree except for the part about their day in court + appeals. That's totally abused. These people were given temporary status with a court dated 2 years in the future. Then appeals drag things out even further. By then a lot of people say how dare you deport them. This is why asylum claims should be made from the home country. Look at the Abrego Garcia case. He's been here for 15 years and his time had expired to even file an asylum claim.