WASHINGTON (AP) — The House on Wednesday gave final approval to a bill that requires the detainment of unauthorized immigrants accused of theft and violent crimes, marking the first legislation that President Donald Trump can sign as Congress, with some bipartisan support, swiftly moved in line with his plans to crackdown on illegal immigration.
I am not sure what this bill actually changes. Do we not already detain anyone accused of theft or violent crimes? How would them being an unauthorized migrant even be a known factor unless they have already been detained?
It will certainly embolden some people to snitch, which is likely the intention.
We don’t detain people accused of theft or violent crimes. We are innocent until proven guilty. I know it’s weird since only rich people are provided that.
So say someone of mexican decent walks into Hobby Lobby. Karen says they stole something. A cop shows up ask for proof of citizenship. Well that person was born and raised in the USA, so they don’t have a green card. ICE shows up and detains them until they can prove their citizenship. Eventually they are released but after being harassed.
Lol, this has never happened before.
https://www.latimes.com/archives/story/2018-04-27/ice-held-an-american-man-in-custody-for-1273-days
Pro tip: passport cards are only $30 and are small enough to be kept in your wallet. They are only good for land and sea travel within North America, but offer the same proof of citizenship as a passport. Every single person who could possibly be mistaken for a foreigner should get one (or an enhanced driver’s license if their state offers it) to nip these questions in the bud. You shouldn’t have to carry your proof of citizenship around at all times, but here we are.
JFC we really are at the “Paper, please” point in history, aren’t we?
Yup. This is all going WAY faster than I thought it would, if I’m honest.
Imagine explainingthis to your kids. Explain that changes are happening and they maybe taken to a jail. While we give the passport cards, make sure they have paper money, lawyer’s, and family’s numbers; just in case.
To make it easier, if you are a minorty usa citizen, attach something show you are. Like a big bright object, maybe bullseye or star shape. That way we can avoid the confusion.