The New York Police Department issued an internal memo to officers reminding them they are not allowed to assist federal immigration authorities, the New York Daily News reported. The memo was issued Saturday ahead of President Donald Trump's inauguration by NYPD Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch. "The fact that a person is present in the United States without lawful authorization is a civil matter, not a crime," Tisch wrote.
Well, I hate to correct you Madame Commissioner, but yes, illegally entering the United States is a criminal offense. It is a federal crime under Title 8 of the U.S. Code - specifically, 8 U.S.C. § 1325 and 8 U.S.C. § 1326
8 U.S.C. § 1325 is the law governs illegal entry into the United States. It applies to people who enter without proper inspection at a port of entry, or who make false statements.
8 U.S.C. § 1326 - This law governs illegal reentry into the United States. It applies to people who reenter the United States after being deported, ordered removed, or denied admission.
What are the penalties for illegal entry? First offense: A misdemeanor punishable by a fine, up to six months in prison, or both. Subsequent offenses: More severe penalties, including fines and imprisonment for up to two years
Reentry after conviction: More severe penalties, including fines and imprisonment for up to 10 years or 20 years. Illegal entry can also have civil consequences, such as a civil penalty fine, but it is a criminal act.
But Joe, the law is a living thing, open to broad interpretation. Ya know, it means whatever they say it means. Might be different tomorrow, depending on the situation, but it will always mean to them what they say it means.
ReplyDeleteIf they would just enforce existing laws we could send congress home 6 months of the year.
ReplyDeleteI have maintained for decades, when you go illegals acts, you are a criminal. An "illegal alien" is a criminal. Cops are charged with arresting criminals. No?
ReplyDeleteToo logical. Not in keeping with the Libturds' predilections and programs and ideals. Can't have that...
DeleteThe New Sherriff sez otherwise. Buckle down, boys 'n girls, gonna get bumpy!
The honorable Jessica Tish does not seem to know what a criminal is. Arrest her. It is possible she may figure it out while on bail.
ReplyDeletedid she commit a crime by doing this ?
ReplyDeleteI believe a case could be made that would be far stronger than what they convicted Trump on.
Delete
ReplyDeleteAs all State of Oregon employees, I "HAD" to participate in a training session as to what to do of federal agents ask me about potential illegals at my workplace. I don't know how many people work for the state of Oregon, but multiply a half hour training by the number of employees and their pay grade for a half an hour . . . . just to be told to get the agents ID, and who they are looking for, and report it to their supervisor . . . good grief.