| Sanctuary in San Francisco | | Print | |
| Written by R. Cort Kirkwood | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Tuesday, 27 October 2009 15:24 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
 San Franciscans face two new policies that will further erode what little respect for the law can be found among the city's illegal aliens. Oddly enough, however, leftist Mayor Gavin Newsom is on the right side of one of them.
The first, which city supervisors passed last week, forbids city police from turning over illegal-alien youths to federal immigration authorities for deportation if the illegals have been arrested for a felony. The illegals must be convicted of a felony before city officials can get rid of them. Supervisor David Campos, who landed here illegally as a 14-year-old, sponsored the bill, which alters a policy created by Newsom of turning over youthful offenders. Newsom crafted that policy in 2008 after the San Franciso Chronicle revealed that city's infamous sanctuary policy had gone haywire.
Sanctuary Gone Haywire
The paper disclosed that city officials had been shielding 185 illegal "youths" from deportation by federal authorities because when federal authorities deport someone, they are not allowed to reenter the United States. Some of the "juvenile offenders" weren't juveniles to begin with (they merely claim to be juveniles to escape justice), but in any event the city was either paying to fly them back home or spending $7,000 a month to put them in group homes from which they subsequently escaped. Federal authorities actually collared a probation officer while he was escorting two young criminals back to Honduras, bypassing federal laws that require local authoities to give them custody. The revelations led to an investigation of whether city officials broke federal law.
After that, as Fox News reported, pressure mounted on the city because an illegal Salvadoran, with a lengthy record of felonies, gunned down 48-year-old Anthony Bologna and his two sons. The city did not turn the illegal gang banger over to federal authorities for deportation. Since Newsom's policy was enacted, Fox News reports, the city has given up than 100 illegals to federal agents.
Newsom isn't happy about the supervisors' move: "The sanctuary city was never designed to be in any way, shape or form a framework where people can commit crimes and be shielded against those crimes," he said. "I mean that's perverse, it's absurd." Newsom noted that the sanctuary policy was intended to enable illegals to report crimes without fear of deporation, not permit them to commit crimes.
For his part part, Campos says the city owes "due process" to the young criminals. Many "innocent" kids, he claims, were deported. "I think it's a proud day for San Francisco," he said. The vote "sends the message that we in San Francisco still believe in the Constitution and the basic principle of due process, that in this country you're innocent until proven guilty."
Newsom promises to veto the bill. Campos says the Supervisors will overturn it.
"Sanctuary On Wheels"
Newsom and Campos agree, however, on another new law, which the Chronicle calls "sancutary on wheels." The new policy will stop the cops from impounding cars if the driver is found behind the wheel without a license. The rationale for the policy is this: It adversely affects Hispanics because many of them are illegal and don't have licenses. Thus, the policy is "unfair" and "discriminatory."
Only after a second infraction for driving without a license within six months will a car be impounded.
Recently installed Police Chief George Gascón says that San Francisco is "trying to be sensitive to all of the communities we serve."
"We recognize that this is a problem within the Hispanic community, where people working here can't get a driver's license because of their immigration status," he said.
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Bonnie
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... "... forbids city police from turning over illegal-alien youths to federal immigration authorities for deportation ..." Ludicrous! Police are prohibited, by law, from enforcing the law! And just what in blazes is David Campos doing as a supervisor? Shouldn't he have been deported and not allowed to return? The inmates have indeed taken control. |
Flu-Bird
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Turn SAN FRAN INTO PENAL COLLONY So now the city council and moron mayor of SAN FRANSTINKHOLE is going to make it so illgal aliens cant to turned over to federal authorties? Then lets just take out all the on and off ramps tear down the bridges and turn the place into a massive penal colony just like in that movie ESCAPE FROM NEW YORK so the nations city of outlaws can enjoy itself as a city out outlaws and might i suggest the bay also be blockaded |
Black Saint
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... Our government fails the most basic and primary task & duty of government, to protect this Nation and its Citizens from invasion and enforce its laws. Our Government, past & present, Republican & Democrat, have allowed the invasion of 20 to 30 million criminals and uneducated peons which is the largest invasion of any Nation, at any time, by any means & in direct violation of Article IV Section IV of our Constitution. This refusal to abide by our Constitution or enforce our Immigration Laws should be classified as Treason of the most foul kind, & as grounds for impeachment & trials for Treason! Not only have they allowed the invasion, they force American tax payers to pay Billions on Billions of dollars to provide Welfare, Prison cells, Educate the invaders numerous children, and free medical care, at the same time the invading horde break numerous laws and massive document fraud, & are destroying our schools, hospitals, communities, culture and standard of living while Robbing, Raping, Killing & Assaulting American Citizens at an rate the terrorist can only dream about. |
Black Saint
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... Recent statements in Mexico from both President Obama and Secretary of State Hillary something needs to be done. "Our inability to prevent weapons from being illegally smuggled across the border to arm these criminals causes the deaths of police officers, soldiers, and civilians," Hillary whined. But no mention, whines, concern or care that their refusal to stop the Massive Invasion of Illegal Aliens pouring across our borders or enforce our immigration laws that causes an estimated 25 Americans deaths per day and 10,s of thousands victims of Assault, Robberies, Rapes, Identify thief, and other assorted crimes committed by the invading horde of Illegal Aliens from Mexico on American citizens each year! It is a telling indictment & shows their Empathy & Compassion of our Politicians & their priorities are not for the American citizens when they express more concern over Mexicans deaths mostly connected to the Drug trade, than the murders, havoc & crimes of Illegal Aliens against American Citizens! The Democrats view the invading horde of Criminals and Uneducated third world rejects as Undocumented Welfare Democrats & the Republicans as Undocumented Slave labor for their Pay Masters in the Chamber of Commerce & Businesses! Most of our Politicians in Wash. DC are wading knee deep in innocent American blood and suffering because they put Self Interest ahead of the interest of American Citizens & the future of this Nation! The Citizens of this Nation have not sacrificed with blood, sweat & tears for over 200 years & obeyed the Laws of the land, paid the taxes, and fought the wars & built this Nation to see Corrupt politicians turn this Nation into the United States of Mexico without a shot being fired, to serve their demented, nefarious goals and lust for power! |
Brittanicus
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Sanctuary cities and states As I perceive it the hardest place to install E-Verify, 287 G, or even directing ICE to raid employers is Sanctuary Cities and even States? CALIFORNIA seems to be the epitome of Sanctuary States, but it is estimated to be 127 cities and towns that ignore the US government. San Francisco and Los Angeles stands out as being Sanctuary cities where it's mayors Galvin Newsom and Antonio R. Villaraigosa, along with an compliment of police departments who have cultivated over the years a refuge for the impoverished illegal immigrants, illegal criminal of other countries. Very few businesses have enforced E-Verify, because at this time there is no mandatory law, except for federal contractors/subcontractors. Sen. Sessions has at this time been the fortress against illegal immigration through the Bush and now President Obama administrations. He is determined to adjoin E-Verify as a permanent amendment to the Senate Unemployment benefit extension bill H.R.3548 for 14 weeks. In the same amendment Sen. Sessions would require new applicants for unemployment compensation to have their citizenship status verified using E-Verify. The computer software program E-Verify could also be used for identifying applicants for drivers licenses, automotive insurance, all health care benefits, real estate purchases and mortgage and of course ineligible workers. Even the Public option if enacted in health care could be used to verify all positive recipients and over time become a very sophisticated matrix of data bases to reject ineligible applicants for government benefits. |
Brittanicus
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Sanctuary city policies must be terminated Senate leaders are currently negotiating which amendments will be considered for the bill, and Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) is trying to prevent a vote on the amendment altogether. E-Verify is becoming a significant potent weapon against illegal immigration in the ongoing battle. It has come under constant legal bombardment by a long list of open border organizations, including the US chamber of Commerce. E-Verify however remains intact, although other enforcement tools such as 287 G, has been weakened by Homeland Security chief Janet Napolitano. Without millions of dollars being appropriated, E-Verify on a continuous basis can eradicate illegal labor for pennies. No need for mass deportation as E-Verify will streamline removal of foreign nationals, owing to parasite businesses will be in incessant fear of being fined or sentenced to a prison term if apprehended by ICE for using illegal workers. As with 2010 census? Those who entered without--THE PEOPLE'S--permission, have violated our laws, and should not, must not be allowed to be enumerated in the decennial census? Is Washington so sure that they will pass this 2nd Amnesty, when Ted Kennedy previous comprehensive immigration reform turned into fraudulent travesty? |
Brittanicus
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Stop illegal immigration workers with E-VERIFY? Ordinary American workers have become watchdogs for suspicious activity in the working environment. My blogs, comments and articles are limited in information, but keep this issue under public scrutiny. For more details of malevolent politicians who need to be constantly reminded who they work for? For immigration enforcement grading NUMBERSUSA. To light a fire under nonchalant politicians who are selling American workers futures to highest bidder contact WASHINGTON at 202-224-3121 As easily as you voted for these people, you can vote them OUT? Demand NO--MORE--AMNESTIES. Rebuild a two-tier Southern border fence as originally intended. TELL THEM YOU WANT PERMANENT E-VERIFY FOR EVERY WORKER, WHO’S ON A PAYROLL. STAND WITH SEN. SESSIONS. Study the corruption in every level of government at JUDICIAL WATCH. Read about unstoppable OVERPOPULATION GROWTH at CAPSWEB. Read lists of legislators are trying to push through another path to citizenship--alias AMNESTY at http://tinyurl.com/CIR-letter-to-POTUS. THESE CONGRESSMAN/ WOMEN WANT TO STEAL YOUR JOB AND GIVE IT TO ILLEGAL ALIENS? KEEP THEM EMBOSSED IN YOUR MEMORY AND UNSEAT THEM WHEN THEY COME FORWARD FOR RE-ELECTION |
Brenda
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Judicial Watch has Threatened a Lawsuit!! Cort: The ONLY reason that Newsom is on the "right" side of them----is because Judicial Watch has threatened a lawsuit. If you go to the www.judicialwatch.org you will be able to find information about the future, potential lawsuit!! |
Brenda
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Another Organization Threatening a Lawsuit Hi Cort: I forgot to add..... I "believe" that this organization has also threatened a lawsuit regarding San Francisco's sanctuary policies---another reason why Newsom is on the "right" side of this issue. http://www.irli.org/laws.html |
Brenda
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GREAT sites!! Here are 2 GREAT sites. First, register at this FREE site. Once registered, go to the "action buffet" and send out the FREE faxes www.numbersusa.com Second, here is a GREAT site to see what is going on in our country---as well as throughout the world. It is updated each day, twice a day. www.americanpatrol.com |
Jimi
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... People just don't get San Francisco. It was created as California's largest open door mental health hospital. Why can't any of you understand that? |
Bobby
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The Traitorous and Dangerous Fools Americans Allow To Rule Over Them. As the article says, even after Mr. Bologna and his two sons, a long time Frisco family that loved the city, were gunned down by an illegal alien gang member, EVEN AFTER SOMETHING SO HORRENDOUS, The liberals in Frisco spit in Mrs. Bolognas face with a Sanctuary policy. My only comment is this, and I never talk or write this way normally, PISS ON THEM. |
Bobby
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Newsom's Duplicity and Phoniness Brenda the other reason Newsom has suddendly gotten a bit of religion on illegal immigration, is he's running for Governor and so wants to create a centrist position as a means to fool voters. Will they be fooled and elect him??!! |
karen
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... Every race, religion, class, etc. has criminals, educators, artists, rapists, murders, freeloaders, drug dealers and so on. Come on, just because someone who wants to be voted into office says that he wants to make it possible for illegals to have what a citizen has, wont come true. when will people stop believing what comes out of a politicians mouth. All its doing is creating more hate towards people, including the innocent who actually try hard not to use the goverment to make a living in the states. I am all for deportation, but do it to the people who take advantage on the goverment and law abiding citizens. |
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