There are thousands of illegal immigrants like Escamilla in New Jersey, where those with no criminal record are far more likely to be deported than nationwide. So far this year, 64 percent of the 4,000 people ordered deported from New Jersey had no criminal record. Nationally, those without criminal records represent just under 50 percent of those ordered deported.
The disparity infuriates advocates for immigrants.
On the other side of the argument are those who say that simply being here illegally is sufficient grounds for deportation, even though President Obama has told Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to prioritize cases against convicted criminals.
Harold Ort, a spokesman for the Newark field office of ICE, which covers all of New Jersey, said he could offer no explanation for the disparity between the state and national ratios.
Although ICE’s primary focus is on removing illegal immigrants who pose dangers to national security and public safety, “we’re also bound by laws enacted by Congress to remove individuals that we encounter beyond criminal lines who are illegally present in the United States,” he said.
Immigration lawyers say police too often contact ICE after arresting Hispanics for minor offenses.
“What’s the benefit to the public of deporting thousands of people who work hard, pay taxes and never get in trouble?” said Joyce Phipps, the attorney for Escamilla. “These are people who came here for a better life, to raise families.” Read full story in Star Ledger.
“What’s the benefit to the public of deporting thousands of people who work hard, pay taxes and never get in trouble?” said Joyce Phipps
ummm maybe because they broke the law.and no, they dont pay taxes, and yes they are a burden to the medical and school system. How many more reasons do you need?
I was in K mart ( a retail store ) recently and all the aisles were in Spanish with English underneath. Then at the boardwalk I saw Mexican flags as prizes, and Mexican sports jersey’s. My question is if you love Mexico so much and miss it when do you come here and burden the US for all the free stuff. Just stay in Mexico… maybe our economy would improve if we had more money to take care of US citizens
And who will clean ur house, wait on tables at our simchas. Watch our kids, serve ur bagels, etc, So do not be such a chachum.
And all the investers will loose rent
Exactly, well said, the richtacha ames!
Get ride of all the them that are illegal they broke the law the second they stepped into the us and even if they don’t have a criminal back round they will eventually that s just how it works
These poeple come here for a better opportunity than they have in Mexico and for better lives for their children. Wouldn’t you do them same thing?
a better life at tax payers expense.
# 6 talking & judging like that can not be a Yid.
#2, they help the economy. We have loyalty to Israel . Do we not?
If any immigrant wants to America for a better life then so be it BUT do so LEGALLY. They may have been law abiding citizens in their country but the second you step on American soil on the sly then you my friend are a criminal no if’s and’s or but’s.
# 2 watch what you are saying about Mexicans. there many frum Mexicans in Lakewood. one owns a major local furniture sore. ther aree 55.000 Yiden in Mexico and many Yeshivas. so keep your racist comments to yourself and do not be a chachum
thebmexican from the furniture is not here illegal. stop hocking andvstick to the subject . the subject is illegal alians, be it russian mexican,israeli,polish or canadian for that matter. religion does not make a difference . botyom line. illegal are ruining our country. your worried about who will serve you your bagel? dont worry about who it will be , worry about who is killing the country u are living in.
to #6 i am a yid i know because i deal with them everyday
Exactly, it is what it is! & they make the best bagels
They are a huge help for the economy: they are building all of those developments with trashy workmanship that require perpetual reconstruction. This is better and much cheaper than any stimulus. Just wait for all those new houses to fall apart in a few years and this will be a huge boom for the economy (I mean for those who are in business. The others don’t have any money for the economy anyhow). Other hand, once those gang wars from the south of the border come to Lakewood, the investors’ market may not be so good.
However, I disagree about cleaning help. Yes, they are a little cheaper than legals. However, if you take into account the worth of stolen items, efficiency, and quality of work they are very expensive.