Don't we already have enough criminals in this country? When will we be able to say “no more” to repeat offenders such as drunk drivers, sex offenders, drug dealers, and gangbangers from other countries? The time has come for states, especially those led by Republicans, to take a firm, unified stand. Holding a special legislative session right before the election, when early voting begins, is a perfect opportunity to bring this issue to the forefront.
We could fill the pages every day with articles about violent foreigners who commit horrifying rapes, murders, and drunk-driving murders, taking the lives of prime-age Americans in completely avoidable crimes. We're also beginning to see the effects of bringing in millions of immigrants, especially in small towns like Springfield, Ohio. Charleroi, PennsylvaniaSylacauga, Alabama. We hear over and over again that this is a federal issue and that the states don't have the power to fight or stop this invasion. it's not. It's time for Republican governors and legislators to come together and address this issue once and for all.
States need to stand firm and deny any pardons that Joe Biden and Kamala Harris seek to grant in the final months of their administration.
As the November elections approach, all Republican governors should call a special legislative session aimed at stopping illegal aliens from entering red states. Here are 10 strategies.
Declare an invasion: The session should begin by passing a resolution acknowledging that the nation faces invasion and invoking powers under the compact clause of the Constitution. Article 1, Section 10, Section 3 allows states to take defensive action in the event of “actual invasion” or in the face of “imminent danger” requiring immediate response. After four years of federal inaction, states cannot wait any longer. Foreign criminals, transnational gangs, fentanyl trafficking, human trafficking, and strain on public services pose undeniable risks. States need not go to war, but they can use their domestic order, police, and public health powers to limit, deter, and possibly encourage the voluntary deportation of illegal immigrants.
declare a public health emergency: According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, large numbers of illegal aliens are entering the United States from countries with diseases that are not common in the United States, including Haiti. We all remember how states used police powers over public health during the pandemic, closing churches and businesses and even restricting breathing to prevent the spread of disease. States have also imposed travel bans on residents of other states. That would ensure similar restrictions apply to foreign invaders who gather in large numbers under chaotic circumstances and pose a public health threat. we have already seen Outbreak at immigrant shelter. What happened to public health concerns overriding natural rights in 2020?
Imprison or deport criminal aliens: Every day in every state, there are stories of undocumented immigrants with criminal histories such as drunk driving, drug and weapons use, and robbery committing more serious crimes. The Republican governor should adopt a clear policy: The first crime an illegal alien commits in the state should be his last.
in letter ICE tells Republican lawmakers that its non-detention documents include 7.6 million aliens, including individuals with a total of 662,566 convictions or indictments. I made it. The group has more than 13,000 murders, 15,811 sexual assaults (with 9,461 convictions for other sexual crimes), 851 kidnappings, about 3,400 weapons crimes, more than 2,000 robberies, and 56,533 crimes. Includes foreign nationals with dangerous drug convictions, 14,301 robberies, and 62,231 assaults.
Many of the most serious offenders are now in state or local prisons, while others remain free on the streets. This is approximately 130,000 traffic offenders, 70,000 drug offenders, 31,000 people charged or convicted of theft, 17,000 weapons offenders, 17,500 This is especially true for “low-level” criminals, such as the Hundred Robbers. The federal government is not expelling these people. This includes 1.3 million people. already There is a final removal order. This is where the state has to intervene.
Congresses should impose significant sentencing enhancements for those who commit crimes after entering the United States illegally. States should offer diversion programs to aliens arrested for minor crimes that do not require incarceration for justice. The program could result in a suspended sentence in exchange for repatriation. The state can pay for the ticket and provide leniency unless the person returns to the state.
This approach combines incentives and consequences to encourage voluntary deportation without risking being accused of actively pursuing deportation. federal law It implicitly supports the idea of self-exclusion during or outside of criminal trials under federal or state law.
Make it illegal to stay illegally in each state: The above approach would target criminal aliens who are caught committing further crimes. In order to stop all illegal immigrants, countries need to criminalize illegal immigration itself. Oklahoma House Bill 4156, passed last Congress, was designed to do just that, but a federal judge has now blocked it. As a matter of urgency, states should increase penalties and enforcement of crimes related to illegal immigration, including trespassing, vagrancy, identity theft, tax evasion, human trafficking, and harboring illegal aliens.
Countries should avoid judicial intervention and use enhanced sentences to facilitate repatriation. State agencies should rigorously investigate identity theft by checking for duplicate welfare, driver's license, and employment records. Additionally, individuals arrested for crimes related to transnational gangs like MS-13 and Torren de Aragua should face even harsher sentences.
Strengthen employment enforcement: Illegal immigrants won't come unless they can get a job. That's the bottom line. Currently, only six southeastern states and Arizona require universal E-Verify, and even these states often do not actively enforce the law. Additionally, many employers use labor intermediaries to formally hire these workers on behalf of local businesses to circumvent regulations. States must begin prosecuting these labor brokers for circumventing state laws prohibiting human trafficking and hiring illegal workers. Eliminating job opportunities would greatly reduce illegal immigration.
Reject Biden's pardon: Joe Biden continues to provide various forms of quasi-legal status to illegal aliens through the expansion of illegal parole programs and temporary protected status. States need to stand firm and deny any pardons that Joe Biden and Kamala Harris seek to grant in the final months of their administration. For national purposes, the government should treat those individuals as illegal aliens.
Ban illegal immigrants from public schools: It is unfair to American children and parents to see their schools overwhelmed with illegal immigrants with different cultures and languages who can pose a security risk. The problem also extends to small rural districts facing such enrollment surges. The right for undocumented immigrants to receive a K-12 education stems from an activist court ruling 42 years ago. plyler vs. doeapplied the Equal Protection Clause to illegal aliens. The current Supreme Court may rule differently. At a minimum, states should ban entry to anyone who may be illegally immigrants or who cannot prove they arrived by 2021.
Alternatively, the state may require a state-issued photo ID (rather than just a utility bill) to prove residency within the school district, similar to voter ID requirements in many red states, for all residents. The same criteria could be applied to Most red states, except Utah, do not issue photo IDs to undocumented immigrants, so these individuals are not eligible to enroll in school under residency verification laws that apply equally to all. It turns out.
States should also require disclosure of immigration status during interactions such as vehicle registration, business license applications, welfare benefits, financial transactions, and arrests. State agencies must maintain a database of this information, including names, addresses, and Social Security numbers, for informational purposes. Florida already has such policies in place at hospitals; reported a decrease Among the illegal immigrants who use those services. States could share this information with ICE, potentially enabling federal action if a future administration takes a tougher stance on immigration.
Using urban planning laws to limit changes in the city: Small towns like Springfield, Ohio, Charleroi, Pennsylvania, Colony Ridge, Texas, and Sylacauga, Alabama, are facing rapid change due to an influx of immigrants. Some argue that small towns are powerless to stop this; my podcast reporter He pointed out that Charleroi's transformation began when local business people bought houses on Main Street and converted them into de facto “labor barracks.”
Local governments can use zoning laws to ban apartment complexes and other forms of housing that attract illegal immigrants. Although localities cannot enact immigration laws, they can use housing, traffic, and vagrancy ordinances to deter people from settling in their area.
Eliminating “unaccompanied minor” fraud: Hundreds of thousands of unstable and violent teens enter our communities under humanitarian law with the help of sponsors with no legal status. States should require sponsors of unaccompanied alien children to register with the state child welfare agency, which must verify any alleged family relationships. This measure will permanently stop bad actors from trafficking children and manipulating their immigration status.
Revoking the licenses of nonprofit organizations that assist illegal immigrants: florida grand jury Several federally funded NGOs have been found to be aiding the invasion by providing illegal immigrants with bank cards, cell phones, and even “safari-style guide maps.” States should similarly criminalize activities that facilitate illegal immigration. Federal law not enforced This makes it illegal to encourage or induce illegal entry into the United States. Countries should also revoke business licenses and state recognition for NGOs that violate these laws.
Republicans at the national level have given up important leverage in tackling this issue. States with Republican control of the executive and legislative branches must: activity now.
