Its Official: Philly now a proud sanctuary city

[chanel]

Philadelphia is expected to end the arrangement that permits federal immigration agents to scrutinize the city's computerized list of arrests, including country of origin and other data, Everett Gillison, the deputy mayor for public safety, said Sunday.

Immigrant advocates say the year-old agreement between the city and the Immigration and Customs Enforcement service, known as ICE, has resulted in deportation proceedings against immigrants arrested on even minor charges. Under the agreement, ICE agents can routinely access the city's Preliminary Arraignment Reporting System (PARS). That agreement is up for renewal on Thursday.

"It is the mayor's view that the PARS agreement should not be extended," Gillison said, speaking at a South Philadelphia church meeting attended by more than 300 immigrants and their supporters.

Mayor Nutter has expressed concern about the human rights of all immigrants, regardless of their legal status.

In a directive he issued a year ago, he barred municipal employees on official business from inquiring about the immigration status of any person, including, but not limited to, victims, witnesses, arrestees, and detainees.

Philadelphia to bar immigration agents from arrest data | Philadelphia Inquirer | 06/28/2010

 

[xotoxi]

Illegal immigrants should be executed.

 

[fyrenza]

Is THAT even Legal???

Have people absolutely lost their minds?

Okay, well, let's send all of our illegal aliens up to Phillie for some FREE Cheese Steak ... errr... tacos?

 

[chanel]

No they should not be executed. And in fact, I do not believe in deporting millions of otherwise law abiding, productive people. It's not feasible.

However, I do support the deportation of those that commit crimes. In fact, I wish I could send the American criminals with them...

Why would a city want to protect its criminals? Baffling.

 

[ForestGirl]

Mayor Nutter has expressed concern about the human rights of all immigrants, regardless of their legal status.

Mayor Nutter needs to grow some nuts! What a pussy.

 

[editec]

I want a sanctuary city for AMERICANS.

Amsterdam would be nice.

 

[xotoxi]

No they should not be executed. And in fact, I do not believe in deporting millions of otherwise law abiding, productive people. It's not feasible.

However, I do support the deportation of those that commit crimes. In fact, I wish I could send the American criminals with them...

Why would a city want to protect its criminals? Baffling.

The new rules would bar asking the immigration status of victims and witnesses.

Those may be law abiding and productive people.

And what about law abiding people who were arrested for mistaken identity?

 

[fyrenza]

The new rules would bar asking the immigration status of victims and witnesses.

Those may be law abiding and productive people.

And what about law abiding people who were arrested for mistaken identity?

Whether they're witnesses or victims,

if they're here,

ILLEGALLY,

they Are Not "law abiding people."

 

[José]

Don't be dense bunny...

Xotoxi was referring to REAL CRIMES like murder, rape and kidnapping and not pathetic misdemeanors that democratic states don't even punish with jail time.

 

[chanel]

Xotoxi - that was a separate directive from last year. The PARS program is only those charged with a crime. And yes it probably includes misdemeanors although I'm sure ICE goes after the really bad guys first. But it doesn't matter how serious the crime is. You want to be respected and have a shot at amnesty?

If you can't do the time...

Nutter needs to go as do all loony pols who value the Hispanic vote more than the safety of their constituents.

 

[Bullfighter]

Philidelphia to America:
"Close the door. You're lettin' the stink out!"

Or was that Cleveland to Brian on "Family Guy"?

 

[RetiredGySgt]

Philadelphia is expected to end the arrangement that permits federal immigration agents to scrutinize the city's computerized list of arrests, including country of origin and other data, Everett Gillison, the deputy mayor for public safety, said Sunday.

Immigrant advocates say the year-old agreement between the city and the Immigration and Customs Enforcement service, known as ICE, has resulted in deportation proceedings against immigrants arrested on even minor charges. Under the agreement, ICE agents can routinely access the city's Preliminary Arraignment Reporting System (PARS). That agreement is up for renewal on Thursday.

"It is the mayor's view that the PARS agreement should not be extended," Gillison said, speaking at a South Philadelphia church meeting attended by more than 300 immigrants and their supporters.

Mayor Nutter has expressed concern about the human rights of all immigrants, regardless of their legal status.

In a directive he issued a year ago, he barred municipal employees on official business from inquiring about the immigration status of any person, including, but not limited to, victims, witnesses, arrestees, and detainees.

Philadelphia to bar immigration agents from arrest data | Philadelphia Inquirer | 06/28/2010

Time to revoke all Federal funds from any city that actively thwarts Federal enforcement of Federal laws.

 

[Bullfighter]

Sorry to tell you but the more sanctuary a city is, the more federal funds it gets through people like Luis Gutierrez.

My town, which is in his district and 80% hispanic, gets funds up the ying yang and a brand new town hall complex to boot.

"Millions for Mexicans but not one penny for an American!"

 

[chanel]

Great idea but the Feds ARE the problem. The cities are just co-conspirators in this sham.

So I guess any convicted murderer, child molester etc will now serve their time and then be released in the city of Brotherly Love - which has enough problems with crime.

Fucker Nutter.

 

[jeffrockit]

No they should not be executed. And in fact, I do not believe in deporting millions of otherwise law abiding, productive people. It's not feasible.

However, I do support the deportation of those that commit crimes. In fact, I wish I could send the American criminals with them...

Why would a city want to protect its criminals? Baffling.

If you support deporting those illegals that commit crimes, they all need to go, as entering the US illegally is a crime.

 

[Luissa]

So you guys do like the government in your lives? or I should say your neighbor's life. I get so confused sometimes.

 

[ConHog]

So you guys do like the government in your lives? or I should say your neighbor's life. I get so confused sometimes.

I do indeed like the government to be in criminals lives.

 

[chanel]

Yes if there's one thing I don't mind paying taxes for, it's the police dept. Oh and picking up the trash.

(oops was that redundant?)

 

[editec]

Having Police is no less socialism (as defined by some here, at least) than welfare.

Doubt me?

Try finding the clause in the constitution that authorizes police.

It's NOT there.

 

[chanel]

So the opposite of socialism is anarchy? States have their own constitutions.

NJ State Constitution:

ARTICLE I
RIGHTS AND PRIVILEGES


1. All persons are by nature free and independent, and have certain natural and unalienable rights, among which are those of enjoying and defending life and liberty, of acquiring, possessing, and protecting property, and of pursuing and obtaining safety and happiness.

2. a. All political power is inherent in the people. Government is instituted for the protection, security, and benefit of the people, and they have the right at all times to alter or reform the same, whenever the public good may require it.

New Jersey State Constitution