You try to ID those who are a problem, who have committed crimes. Even under most amnesty proposals, they're not eligible. Under a fair number even misdemeanors show some deliquency and make the immigrants ineligible (many misdemeanors are felonies bargained down under 'prosecutorial discretion', after all).

However once ICE finds that somebody's not supposed to be here, the law--which is the real problem people have issues with--is clear. You may not look for those innocent folk but if you find them you're stuck.

There's a lot of biased, selective enforcement of the laws that take place. Some are matters of moral indignation--stop and frisk, for instance. All should be, because the citizens' employees shouldn't be in the business of being proudly biased, pro or con citizens or residents.

U have to admit its a funny way to make a head line.


The fact they are here illegally means they are breaking the law and are criminals.

Hence should be deported.

8 US Code 1325 states that anyone caught entering illegally is subject to charges. The thing with the undocumented immigrants in the US who are here right now is that their alleged criminal acts are usually years and years ago and nearly impossible to prove in a court of law. that is why they're out there demanding immigration reform. Illegal presence is enough reason why the government can deport somebody who's in the country, in any case.

Casual observation shows the USA as being one of the most lenient towards those who enter illegally.