Texas Trespass Bill To Make Illegal’s Presence State Crime
// April 27th, 2010 // Latest News
HOUSTON – State Representative Debbie Riddle (R – District 150) will again file a bill that allows state and local law enforcement officers to arrest those who are in the country illegally.
Last session, Riddle filed House Bill 49, which would have created a new criminal violation: Criminal Trespass by Illegal Aliens. She says she will introduce the same measure during the pre-filing period in November that precedes the new Texas legislative session in January.
“Despite all the national controversy, this is a common sense bill, pure and simple,” Riddle said. “It does nothing but allow law enforcement to do their job: arrest those who are breaking the law.”
Unlike a similar act passed recently in Arizona, Riddle’s bill requires law enforcement to confirm the immigration status of a suspect with US Customs and Immigration Enforcement before making an arrest and does not require the suspect to produce identification. Under the language of HB 49, an officer would have to have reasonable suspicion that the person was present in the country illegally before making the inquiry.
Riddle said she believes the legislature will pass the bill in the upcoming session.
“Nothing less than our national security is at stake when it comes to illegal immigration,” Riddle said. “With the violence escalating along the border, the rest of the state and country has suddenly awakened to a reality that my district has known all along: the safety and security of our citizens is in jeopardy and will continue to be in jeopardy until we secure our border.”
CLICK HERE to view a copy of HB49 from the 81st Legislative Session
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I am aghast at cevilized people resorting to State sponsored racism! Reason to suspect…again what color are they -oh they look Hispanic so they must be doing somehting illegal ..PAPERS WHERE ARE YOUR PAPERS.
If you think not – check utube for the American Citizens already pulled over and detained for hours -why? No birth certificate on them…!!! Do you have one on you?
How about we enforce the laws that demand American’s not hire illegal immigrants. So, no bus boys, dishwashers, cooks, landscapers, farm workers, manuel laborors…maybe when the jobs dry up they’ll stop coming here on their own!!!
When you go out to dinner – check out the kitchen staff – YOU’RE HELPING THEM STAY HERE. Check where you fruits and veggies come from…do the work and not the racism game!
I don’t think people should come here illegal but the process to come here is so long and pricey that i understand why they do what they do. Instead of making so many laws about how to racially profile hispanic people maybe the state can work on the process of becoming citizens. more legal working citizens means more taxes for our conutry.
I find all those people that appose this bill to be comical. The laws have been around for years at the federal level. The individual states are growing tired of the federal branches failing. So, the states are taking it into their own hands. It would also seam that the only people being brought up are from the country just to our south. Guess what my uneducated writers; illegal’s aliens come in ALL colors and nationalities. We have had illegal aliens from EVER country in the world cross our boarders. Our states are getting tired of footing the bill for illegal aliens when the money is to have been spent on AMERICANS not criminals. Our country would be healthier physically and financially if we put a more stringent laws in place to assist our boarder patrol. This bill allows EVERY law enforcement agency to assist our countries growing problem.
So if you aren’t with us Americans, you are against us and want us to loose the battle of our open boarders.
Sorry folks I forgot to mention one thing. Why don’t we adopt Mexican immigration law? I only bring up Mexico because it seams to be the only country people are focusing on, so I will do the same in this setting. How about that my friends. Would that make you happy? Why don’t you read about Mexico’s laws and then come back to this site and leave your comments. Your attention would be a little more to the south about their laws. Did you know if you are an illegal alien in Mexico you go to JAIL.
We as a collective nation will allow anyone to become an American. Not Mexico. You have to prove you would be an asset for the Mexican country. NOT A FREE LOADER ! ! !
I only bring up Mexico because it seams to be the only country people are focusing on, so I felt I would do the same.
What our Government is NOT doing is almost treason. Thank you so much.We are being invaded,and they want to reward them ?
It is a slap in the face to my relatives, who came here legally,became legal citizens as soon as they got off the ship from Germany,and endured all the hardships to form Fredricksburg.
I am emailing my rep to support you a 100% on this. Thanks
This is a sensible approach to limiting ILLEGAL Immigration of Mexican nationals, or OTMs. The big problem is CRIME. Arizona is fighting to protect the lives of AMERICAN CITIZENS. We have laws,now let’s enforce them. Check immigration status for all CRIMINALS. Deport criminal illegal aliens and make our street safe again for all Texans. I support Debbie Riddle’s sensible law to stem the tide of illegals. If they can’t get in in Arizona, TEXAS here they come in even bigger numbers.
I am a native Texan and although I do not live in her district I fully support Debbie Riddle. I can no longer support Rick Perry as long as he oppose such a bill because he does not truly represent the citizens of Texas. It has been many years since I voted for a Democratic candidate but that’s about to change. There are entirely too many sanctuary cities in the State of Texas and Rick Perry just as much stated that he intends for Texas to be a sanctuary state. Sanctuary cities only encourage illegal immigration! People that oppose such a law show no respect for our laws just the same as the illegals do. They are part of the problem and can never be part of the solution.
The laws have been around for years at the federal level. The individual states are growing tired of the federal government not fullfilling their responsibilities, therefore,the states are taking it into their own hands and I totally agree. Just seems it has taken a long time to get to this point. Illegal’s aliens come in many different colors and nationalities. We have had imigrants from all the countries in the world and I do not have a problem with them if they have entered the country legally. We the taxpayers are getting tired of footing the bill for illegal aliens. Jails, hospitals and schools just to name a few of the places our tax dollars are going to help people who are breaking the law and know they are breaking the law. It should not be a surprise to them when they are ask to return to their own countries. Our country would be healthier and much better financially if we put more stringent laws in place to assist our boarder patrol. I agree with the bill the state of Arizona put in place and would love to see us pass a similar bill.
Hey Jim, I agree with all u say, but please don’t vote for the Dems, it’ll be like cuttingb yr nose to spite yr face! I’m sure if we ALL write to Rick Perry, he’ll get the hint! We need to get behind all the candidates that support throwing the illegals OUT! Sick of paying for illegal immigrant kids to go to school, to hospitals free, and get all the things free that I can’t, but have to pay not only for my bills, but for all those illegals bills too! that Bull crap! let’s give all we can to those candidates!! Regards, Colin.
Where was ICE during the protests over the weekend. According to thier website…”ICE’s mission is to protect the security of the American people and homeland by vigilantly enforcing the nation’s immigration and customs laws. ” This federal agency has 19,000 employees (paid for by tax dollars). If the ICE employees are unwilling to carryout thier mission they should be fired. If the agency is unwilling to carryout its mission it should be abolished.
I would expect this from you Texans! I just want to remind you that Texas was once Mexico. If you don’t like Mexicans in your state, perhaps you should move. Our biggest threat isn’t from Mexico. Look at what happened this weekend in Times Square. This bill is nothing more than legalized bigotry!
Bernadette — Sam Houston, Stephen F. Austin, and countless other Texan heroes would roll over in their graves if they read your comment. I can tell you’re not from Texas, but Sam Houston’s army defeated Santa Anna in 1836 which led to Texas Independence from Mexico. We learn the facts about our great state in elementary school here in Texas. Although the Times Square terrorist was a naturalized citizen, Rep. Riddle’s HB49 could help prevent similar attacks from people in this country illegally. MSNBC doesn’t want you to know this, but MORE THAN ONE RACE break our immigration laws and HB49 applies to all of them.
WHY DO Y’ALL ALWAYS SEE DARK COLORED SKIN AND AUTOMATICALLY STEREO TYPE THEM TO BEING MEXICAN. IT’S THE ACTUAL CHICANOS FROM HERE WHO DO THE CRIME NOT THE TRUE MEXICANS. THE MEXICANS ARE NOT HERE TO DO CRIME BUT TO PROGRESS IN LIFE. I WILL MAKE SURE TEXAS WILL NOT BECOME PART OF THIS WHOLE ARIZONA LAW THING!!!! EVERYTHING ARIZONA IS DOING TO THE MEXICANS IS RACISM WHAT HAPPEN TO OUR FREEDOM OF SPEECH AND EQUAL RIGHTS!!!! ALL OF Y’ALL IN FAVOR OF THIS BILL ARE REALLY PREJUDICE TO MEXICANS IF YOU GOT A PROBLEM WITH US MEXICANS LET US KNOW WHATS UR ANGER!!! BECAUSE I HAVE NOT MET NOT 1 MEXICAN CRIMINAL!!! I MENTIONED BEFORE LOOK AT OUR HOMELESS POPULATION IT’S THE CAUCASIANS, AFRICAN AMERICANS AND A HANDFUL OF CHICANOS WHY DON’T WE DO ANYTHING ON THAT!!! HOW ABOUT WE TAKE THE SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER AWAY AND GIVE IT TO ALL THE ILLEGAL ALIENS WHO TRULY DESERVE IT!!!!
It is a crying shame that people who can’t argue the facts have to resort to crying racism. They see racism in everything. If they don’t get their food in a reasonable amount of time at a restaurant, if they are don’t get a promotion at work, if people want the law enforced. You have gotten away with ending the conversation by yelling “racism!” Well, we are tired of it, and won’t be silenced by your ignorance any longer. This bill is not racist or prejudiced in any way. If you want the criminals to have rights, just say so, don’t hide your true intentions by screaming racism every chance you get. If you are here illegally, you are a criminal by definition!
Mexico was once Spain, the US was once England, France, and Spain… that is the most absurd argument I’ve ever heard for not enforcing the law.
Monze, we don’t have a problem with Mexicans that come here legally and don’t break the law. But we do have a problem with Mexicans, Guatemalans, Hondurans, Pakistanis, Saudis, Vietnamese, Germans, and anyone else who come here and stay illegally.
For the record, last summer my daughter, was sexually assaulted , by a group of (Illegal,s) , Latino,s. The police were literally, without authority, to do anything, and ran into the typical code of silence, from
the Hispanic,s they questioned. My daughter is very strong willed, and given time, will get over it. I will not! I, like so many American,s, want to see something done. These criminal element,s that cross our border,s daily, are a threat to our ourself,s, our property, and our personal effect,s. I applaud your effort,s, and those of Jan Brewer. And am appalled , by the Arrogance, of the Hispanic Community,s. Racial profiling is nonsense! The Latino,s are angry, only because they know that with stricter , law,s regulating, their movement,s, they can no longer act with impunity in this country, nor will they be able to milk our social and welfare program,s like they have done for the past three decade,s. Do not be deterred, in your resolve, you are doing the right thing, for this country. President Obama, lost any respect, I may have had for him, when he derided Arizona,s 1070. Up to that point I admit, I was a lifelong Democrat. No, more! I will only support candidate,s or party,s that are for Deportation! I know as well as most American,s, That any talk of Immigration Reform, is reference to a general Amnesty! And woe to this country if this happen,s. American,s are fed up! And this anger might explode into violence, if state and federal legislator,s do not
act promptly on this plague which is slowly eroding the social and economic fabric of our once great society. In closing, in 2012, how about a Brewer/Riddle ticket to the White House! You two lady,s seem to have more ball,s then your male counterpart,s! God Bless, the Great State,s of Arizona and Oklahoma!
Thank you Representative Riddle. We need more politicians who represent citizens of this country instead of foreign nationals.
America is our Home, we are an open and inviting people, but sneaking in the back door is wrong. I know several immigrants from around the world who have come here LEGALLY. They have filled out the paperwok, paid thier fees, and complied with the law. They are Mexican, Hindu, Asian, and European and none of them consder obeying the law Racisim, and carry thier papers and are not afraid to show them. We put out the welcome mat to world, but illegals wipe thier feet on our laws and our hospitality. We must enforce the laws or soon no one will respect any of our laws. Good luck Debbie on getting a similar law in Texas to the one enacted in Arizona
I agree with Pariah, thank you Representative Riddle for recognizing the need to start upholding the law again.
MONZE, YOU’RE AN IDIOT!
Yes to the law
I found Debbie Riddle and I want to give an enthusiastic “yes” to her proposal to curb illegals’ presence in this country. I wish I was in the Legislature so I could be a part of the voters who vote for this legislation. I hear 1/3 of them are Mexican decent sooooo that means 1/3 of you need to drop the identification of your heritage as superior and invoking racism in the light of what’s really happening in the language of this Bill. Can anyone of Mexican decent really read this objectively and without prejudice towards themselves as not being racially discriminated against? There is no such language and its not even implied. It is the over offendability of Mexican people to read discrimination into it and take up the mantle of martyr in the public eye. I have to carry two forms of ID and if a legal Mexican American has to answer to a police officer and show his green card then why are you any different than my needing to show my ID as well? The only difference is those of whom ARE illegal. And that means those of you who are already American citizens by legal immigration or birth then you have to come up to the American standard of law instead of going down to the Mexican substandard of lawlessness. There needs to be a wall and there needs to be documentation and this is just the beginning of what must be even more tighter borders. All this of course, but unless you are an irrational prejudiced Mexican national,
with the noblest intentions of protecting our country from what even the Mexican national is unable to bring to himself; safety from crime. No person can say that illegal immigrants don’t live a substandard life that simply by having this position must commit crime. That is unfortunately the consequence of a Capitolilstic economic system; food and housing and shelter costs money. So crime is the only resource for an illegal who has no resources. There that’s it and everybody knows it. I just hope we dont have too many overly offendable legislators with Mexican blood in them that allow it to boil….and for what I ask them? I really would like to know because this is only the beginning of what must change. A vote against this Bill is a vote for the Racist Supremecist Mexicans who believe fully that their race is superior no matter where their brown brothers came from or how they came here or what they do when they get here somehow they are always supposed to be catered to. Will no one call the racist Mexican’s racist? I will because I know they are deeply. And as deeply racist as they are territorial about this country even before they get here…..on both accounts go figure. I mean really it’s irrational. So on with the rational good law and more and more border patrol and documentation. Yep, document everyone. Now what is AntiMexican or racist about that? Legislation is an all opportunity documentor of the people and well, we just can’t have a few million along these border states not paying taxas; this is a fact. So if you are offended boycott something in your own state and see how much revenue that generates for yourself. Again, such behaviour is downright unamerican as to not be believed. But hey, I tolerate it because even Hitler should be tolerated in America – but only if he had legal status!
J.
Your bill is as racist as the one in Arizona. Your claims of violence due to immigration is just not founded, no matter how much propaganda is out there to scare people. Pull your bill out and stop manipulating fear and racism for your party and yourself.
What part of being illegal do people not understand? Remember an illegal immigrant is not a race, but a federal crime. Since our government tends to look the other way on this issue, it is time for the states to protect their own borders. I for one can’t wait for the bill to be introduced. Thank you Representative Riddle.
I honestly agree with Representative Riddle that we need this bill. Honestly if you are in this country and up to no good, then you need to leave. My grandparents came from Mexico legally, learned english and opened up their own business in San Antonio for 27 years. My Grandfather even served as a Medic in the US Army. So if someone truly wants to make a better life for themselves and their family there is a way to do so. For example our cleaning lady now owns her own business, has been taking english and computer classes and doesn’t need goverment assistance. Another thing I wish would be looked at more closely would be the rise of illegal immigrants being provided government assistance. I’ve worked at a local grocer and checked out so many people paying with food stamps and wic that you could tell were not here legally. So why use out tax $ where it can be used somewhere more important. I did see someone post before of freedom of speech but that only really is valid for legal citizens of the US. Honestly, If I were to go to Mexico today….with 3 kids and NO knowledge of the language, do you really think they would provide with any assistance financially?? Seriously?
I’m from former USSR, American CITIZEN!! legally. 120% suporting
Representative Riddle immigration bill. Also, I can’t understand why
south-american nationalities which resides in this country taking this and Arizonas bill as a racism or discrimmination, myself I do not see any reasons for this point of view. This is very clear that if word stated ILLIGAL it’s meant “against the law” and why so many people pretending to be civil right activist against this bill ?
People, what’s wrong with you? So called “tolerance” reach unpresedented level and totaly out of control. One can’t anymore prosecute offender just because he is from another country or different color, or different sexual orientation, just because one can be accused of “racism” this is realy ridiculous. Managers can’t anymore take disciplinary actions against BAD employee without been acused in discrimination if this BAD employee happen to be different nationality or race or….etc.
Why south-american nationalities taking this bill as against them and only them, this is the RACISM and discriminatory practises.
THIS BILL AGAINST ILLEGAL IMMIGRATION!!!!
It’s can be my russian “brother Ivan” who entered in this country illegaly. Honestly, this is out of control and I’m totally agreed with all of those who supporting this bill and “Immigration reform”
Dear Representative Riddle if you need my support or if you want me to to Austin and talk to our “servants” which sitting there and booing every attempt to protect us and our kids and future generations I WILL BE THERE!!
Anytime the leftists in this country cant back up their side of any arguement, they yell racism…It’s been used so much and so flippantly, none of us care about the name calling any more..
70% of this country has had it…it’s time that the majority rules…Our national debt is about $4,000 per man, woman and child… Only half the households pay tax and at 3.5 people household that’s about $28,000 per household… the top 10% pay 90% of the tax … the final number is…….if your household brings in $150K (not rich by any means) then your house owes over $260,000 worth of federal debt…. We cant afford any more social programs for anyone, illegal or otherwise!!!!!… and these people are demanding the right ot be here???…are we nuts???….
When I see those Mexican flags waving the first thing I think… “if Mexico is so great, why the hell are you here?… you want to turn our country in Mexico?..why?? because you did such a successful job running you home country??”
thanks Rep Riddle
yes this great country (the united states of america) not divided.was/is a melting pot (if you will) of people of all walks of life.that is what makes it a great country.AND WHAT MAKES IT A MUCH BETTER COUNTRY,IS IF ALL PEOPLE OBEY THE LAWS OF THE LAND!the jails are overcrowded with people that are here illegally,statistic’s do not lie,they are also color blind.my great -grand mother came to the usa,and could not speak english,but she learned,to read and write as well .and up until 2/3 years before she passed away she proudly raised the united states flag ( on a flag pole) in the front yard that my great grandparents bought with money they earned FROM HARD WORK not from some damn goverment hand out !they paid their taxes,and raised their family,and obey the laws.god bless america.yes i’am a proud american.sunshine b.
check this out and let me just know why other states aren’t following Arizona to get the illegal immigrants out just like hoover did and Ike did?
http://www.wsbtv.com/video/23438021/index.html
Dear Lynn,I wrote to Debbie a while back, and said the exact thing! Eisenhower deported 12,000,000 illegals over tw years, so that’s a lot of bull, that we can’t deport twelve million people! YES!! WE CAN!!! and yes we should! I’m sick of payingb more for everything, hospitals, schools and so on! I don’t want to educate Mexico’s kids, let them do it!! I know what u don’t know? 69% of all children at HISD are children of illegals, !!! where did I get that from? TheChronicle a hile back! Imagine how my taxes would drop,?? Maybe not, the bureaucrats[or is that Democrats] would spend it anyway! U know what they say, it’s for the “chooldren”,and then they use it to buy votes! Nice to talk to u! Let’s clean our country up! Regards, Colin
Thank you Lyn for the link. This is very scary! As a former USSR
I remember how everybody were afraid of USSR’s missels. USSR never had those plans.It was very expencive, here in south you can smugle army across the border. Chiper and more effective than expencive missels.
I’m strictly against illegal immigration but I think the immigration laws and so complicated that it’s hard for most people. I came to US legally on my student visa. I have excellent education and entry level experience but the employers don’t want to sponsor me a work authorization because its expensive and involves lots of documentation. I cannot work off campus and am not able to find on campus job for the summer as most offices are closed. I’m stuck.
I here people saying that their European ancestors came legally 50 , 70 or 100 years ago. Back in those days, the immigration laws were not the same as today’s. Most of the immigrants in those days arrived at Ellis Island and they had to go through a medical check, documents from home country stating their identity, criminal records etc. Then they were free to go anywhere in US and become US citizen easily. Most of the immigrants from Europe were refugees and asylum seekers. They left Europe due to many reasons like famines, economic hardship, political reasons and many others.
The economic and cultural survival of the United States depends upon the clarification and proper enforcement of the 14th amendment, especially in regard to ending automatic citizenship of children of temporary sojourners and visitors (esp. illegal) to this country. In 1866, several of the authors of the amendment clearly stated that the intent was NOT to give citizenship to children of temporary visitors, but only to those children who’s parents themselves had gone through the process of becoming citizens. This intent needs to be clearly spelled out and made law. Otherwise, in 20 years (or less) the US economy and way of life will no longer be sustainable.
I am sick and tired off people saying ilegals get benefits from the USA when the first thing you are asked for is SSN. I was molested by an anglo as a child but at the moment was not yet a citizen and the man said he would call ICE to take my family and I. Not even my family knows about this to this day. No but ilegals are the rapist right???? Chicanos, anglos and blacks are the ones using stamps and wellfare. Ilegals do pay taxes. I know for a fact they can buy homes, that requires taxes be paid. Oh and why are we targething hispanics, they are not the only ones here ilegaly, Europeans, Canadians, Africans and Asians do it too. People read the news and get informed before you go around being prejudice. Another thing to the guy with the assaulted girl, have you stoped to think the reason why those hispanics did not cooperate was because they where afraid of being deported. All of yo out there what if you where in a similar cituation and the only one who could help you was ilegal did not do so for fear of immigration. Would you be ok with them just leaving you there to your luck, or would you wish they helped you???/……..
And do I have to remind you hispanics are not the ones trying to blow up the US and that the ones who are are coning in legaly???
The cruelest thing United States ever did to the Mexican people was after winning the Mexican-American War in 1848, was that we returning Mexico to the corrupt Mexican government. This has become today’s problem. I believe if Mexico would allow private ownership of real estate by citizens of other countries, then their country would prosper and lessen the need for illegal immigration in to The United States.
Mrs. Riddle, I support your efforts regarding the bill against Illegal Immigration.
Thank you,
Larry Mills
Ms. Riddle has my prayers and support for her proposal. Anything we can do to stop the invasion is a plus. We not only have illegals to fight, we must beg our own government to enforce the laws. We are NOT a nation of laws, since the first illegal alien was allowed to stay.
What everyone needs to realize is what doesn’t help our US citizens in this economy is when the illegal immigrants take work and sometimes business away from the hard working legal American people. In saying that, I can see right now why certain business establishments are hurting and how they must be effected at this most difficult time by when I see some illegal immigrants creating work on the side that takes away business from others that could very well be potential customers for those who actually own, or are running a real legitimate business.
You need to be a legal resident or an American citizen to collect public assistance. Consequently, no illegal alien can be drawing from the taxes of so call respectable American citizens. Furthermore, the so called illegal aliens are contributing by the millions to the economy to this country, they are hard workers, raise your kids, clean your houses, do your lawn, build your houses & buildings, cook you food, wash your dishes and more.
And the majority are brown skin citizens of this country who are being in America further longer that your ancestors who came from accross the ocean from other parts of the world. In addition, it is written in the prophesy, that we the dispised original natives of this great America continent soon we will receive our land back from the hands of God. Now, all of you, smart people, who raise your voices against a dispised, humble people, what are you going to do to prevent God, for returning our land to us?
If any illegal immigrants are falsely receiving benefits it is because they have lied and cheated the system in order to get ahead. For every unlawful act they commit we Americans have to pay for their wrongful doings.
If anyone is going to be living in our country they need to follow the laws of our land but also the laws of God by obeying the Ten Commandments. This will be the only way our great nation will be able to continue to lead in the right direction and from any differences that may come our way.
I agree with passing the Immigration Bill for Texas. I am not prejudiced, but it is unfair for United States citizens for any illegal immigrants to come into the United States and to receive services, including social security and other benefits, that Americans work so hard for. I do not believe that the purpose of immigration law is to cause segregation, as those asked for proof of citizenship are as a result of suspicious illegal activity or violation of traffic laws which requires officers to request proof of citizenship. Perhaps all officers should be required to request proof of citizenship from all persons who appear to be of a nationality other than an American. However, there have been serious problems with illegal immigration from Mexico, and that is undisputable. It has caused other serious problems, including death and drug problems. It is a common sense, no nonsense, law!
what is the matter with people did they not learn to read in school ? no matter who you are where you are from in the USA if you are stopped for any violation of the law you have to produce identification if you are not able to your name or social security number can be checked if you have none of these you are more then likely a drain on the economy an illeagal
Join us today to rally in support of Arizona and SB 1070. We will be rallying in locations around the city of Houston. I will be at the Conroe Courthouse at West Phillips at the courthouse square. Richard Smith and some of his group from the Tomball Tea Party will also be rallying in the Tomball area. How wonderful if you could find time to join us.
The immigration laws are put in effect to save the American People and their jobs! It is sad that Arizona has to suffer because the Feds are not taking care of our borders!!!
I only wish the Senate in my state of South Carolina would pass something like this. I’m so sick of seeing and hearing about how it’s wrong to actually enforce the law of not coming into this country illegally. How can someone say that making it illegal to be illegal is wrong. It’s common sense. If you’re here the right way, then welcome.
if only the government would arrest the rich people or buissiness , who hire illegal immigrants for cheap labor, then recieve tax breaks, while we , the people pay taxes that feed , house and provide for these illegal immigrants. It doesn”t matter where they are from or what the color of their skin. why is it that the statement, we are a nation of laws, being continually uttered by the president , politicians, etc. doesn”t apply to law breakers/ illegal immigrants? what part of that picture, is not being developed. While we , the people work and worry every day about the survival of our families, relatives and freinds, illegal immigrants are being afforded the rights to this ( pursuit of happiness,) , that our taxes are paying for, (not by choice).Not only that, but illegal immigrants are being afforded the right to demonstrate against which ever of our country , or states laws they choose, which goes against the citizens of same said countrys , constitutional , rights. We demand, that our president and leaders , start representing the constitutional rights and laws, of the u.s. or be considered, TRAITORS)!!!!
What works in theory doesn’t always work in practice. Logistically, it’s asking for much. For one, it will tie officers down in wait time. Secondly, it will inevitably lead to cases of racial profiling. Thirdly, it will discourage many from reporting crimes.
What type of offense would this trespassing be, anyway? High misdemeanor? Low felony? If they’re charged with a state crime, not every prosecutor in the state is going to drop the charge. That means that violators would be prosecuted and convicted. That means they will have to spend sentences in county or state jails, costing the taxpayers millions.
On the other hand, if Texas has a policy to not pursue the prosecution, then it’s a straw state law. -A de facto state policy.
I didn’t even mention the possible civil rights violations. An state law enforcement officer has no right to detain someone if they’ve broken no law. A suspicion of a commission of this violation on mere clothes, skin color, accent and lack of I.D. is not enough probable cause to detain someone indefinitely (or until ICE or Customs are contacted and verifications are confirmed).
What if I’m darker in complexion, speak with an accent and am wearing a ball cap with the flag of Italy emblazoned on it. I’m riding passenger on a roadtrip. The driver is pulled over for a ticket. I’m asked for my ID but I seem to have forgotten it on the table back at the Denny’s two towns back. Just how long will DPS be able to legally detain me there? I’ve broken no law. What if INS officials can’t respond for a couple of hours? Is the officer supposed to sit there and babysit me when he could be patrolling the highway looking for drug loads? What about my civil liberties? This kind of stuff happens much more often than you think. -Tens of times daily. Multiply that by the relative size of the state and you got potential lawsuits happening DAILY.
If Rick Perry is opposed to this, I wouldn’t be surprised.
Dear Madam Representative,
You state, “Most importantly, HB 49 as it was drafted last session did not require anyone to prove their citizenship or risk arrest. An arrest would only be possible once an officer had confirmed with Immigrations and Customs Enforcement that a suspect was an alien who had entered the country illegally. Therefore, HB 49 does not allow for the possibility that legal residents or citizens could be subject to arrest, which was a primary concern in Judge Bolton’s ruling on SB 1070. ”
With all due respect, just how long would a “reasonable” detainment be? After all, the officer still has to detain one for an unspecified amount of time, -all dependent on federal officer’s response time. It has the potential for illegal detainment, which is just as costly as an illegal arrest.
As is, if a law enforcement officer pulls one over for a traffic violation and requests to search the vehicle, one can respectfully decline. By law, it’s a citizen’s right not to submit or comply with an unreasonable search. Now that officer has a choice to detain that person for a canine unit to inspect the exterior of the vehicle. All of it is dependent on “reasonable” detainment. If you are not able to get a canine unit there within reasonable time, you can not keep that person detained for too long. That driver can reasonably start to object in 15 to 20 minutes time.
What if an officer is gung-ho and tries to detain someone for an unreasonable amount of time based on their clothes, haircut, accent, etc.? That municipality would have to pay out on lawsuits for unlawful detainment. If it’s a DPS violation, then the state would incur the costs of civil rights violations. A shrew lawyer would file on both county and state. Illegally detaining someone IS IN FACT holding them “subject to arrest.”
What about all those fine state law enforcement officers having to worry about crossing the lines of The Texas State Legislature’s Code Of Criminal Procedure Section 1, Chapter 2, Articles 2.131 through 2.138 on Racial Profiling in Texas? Are these officers expected to do a balancing act on what could cost them their jobs and cost them personally and civilly?
An officer can be held personally responsible for an infraction. They risk personal lawsuits. No one is even considering the fine men and women of law enforcement. Madam Representative, there are the many facets of this law that have probably gone unconsidered. I think all the factors should be weighed. We all want to do something about the immigration problem.
Get your head out of the sand! The law clearly states you are here legally or illegally. Short sweet and simple! It is the law the have identification on you. It is the law to have auto insurance. It is the law to document all workers whether you are a large corporation or a small farmer. All residences have a responsibility to be counted when it comes to the census. If you are not counted this is tax dollars that Texas does not received from the govenment. It goes elsewhere! When I travel abroad…since I am not a citizen I must carry identification with me at all times. I get double checked when I go in and out of Mexico. Why should it be any different here. If you want to live here….learn to speak and write the english language. Go get a job and prove you are working and give back to the community. Volunteer somewhere if you are not working! You want to live here and get the many benefits….become a U.S. Citizen and go through the legal process just like families from India, Pakistan, China, Russia, etc. etc. etc.etc, etc. No matter where you migrate from….we appreciate the fact you want to be here….but do the right thing and go through the process just like everyone else. Abide by the laws!