Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell is pursuing a deal with federal officials that would allow state troopers to enforce immigration law, effectively expanding statewide a program that a handful of Virginia counties have implemented.
The move comes as state Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli issued a legal opinion saying state police officers can check the immigration status of anyone they stop or arrest.
Though the decision prompted a call for the governor to codify that decision in state law, McDonnell's office said he is already working toward giving state police new enforcement powers.
"He just feels there's been a breakdown at the federal government to enforce our ... immigration laws and protect our borders. This is just trying to make sure that Virginians are kept safe," McDonnell spokeswoman Stacey Johnson told FoxNews.com.
She said the governor has been talking to federal officials about the idea for the past couple months and that the details of the arrangement "will be announced in the coming weeks."
McDonnell is trying to expand authority through a program known as 287g -- an agreement dozens of localities across the country have forged with Immigration and Customs Enforcement that trains local officers in immigration enforcement. The program allows the officers to carry out some of those duties under ICE supervision.
ICE would not comment on the negotiations with Virginia. If the deal is sealed, McDonnell's state would join several others in implementing the partnership for state law enforcement.
It's unclear whether the governor would take any action to codify Cuccinelli's decision or if he would even need to. McDonnell described the ruling Tuesday as nothing new.
Cuccinelli described his opinion as a clarification of the law. He explained that Virginia law allows state law enforcement to check immigration status but does not require it -- the section of the Arizona law that mandated the immigration checks was blocked by a federal judge last week pending litigation.
Virginia is pursuing tougher immigration policies on several fronts, with officials claiming their actions will be able to withstand legal challenge.
"We're very prudent, we take our time -- measured responses," said state Republican Delegate Robert Marshall, who originally requested the ruling from Cuccinelli.
Prince William Board of County Supervisors Chairman Corey Stewart is pushing a separate statewide bill that would bring an Arizona-style system to Virginia. The proposal would require police to check the immigration status of anyone they stop or arrest. Stewart, who claims his proposal avoids the legal pitfalls that have tripped up Arizona, has launched a political action committee to raise money for a public campaign in support of the bill and has started a website where he is trying to collect 100,000 signatures.
Senate Democratic Leader Richard Saslaw, though, said the proposal doesn't stand a chance. He also cast doubt on whether Cuccinelli's ruling would have any impact on Virginia police operations.
Should a deal be struck with ICE, Virginia would join Alabama, Arizona, Colorado, Georgia, Florida, Minnesota, Rhode Island and Tennessee in extending the program to state police. Several Virginia counties already have the 287g program, including three separate departments in Prince William County.
http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2010/08/04/mcdonnell-pursues-deal-virginia-troopers-immigration-enforcement-power/
20+ million ILLEGAL aliens are in the United States of America.
Right now in the United States of America, ILLEGAL aliens have more rights than you do!
9/26/2010 - HAZELTON, PA - UNITED STATES OF AMERICA - IT'S ILLEGAL TO ARREST AN ILLEGAL ALIEN. IT'S ILLEGAL TO ARREST OR PUNISH THOSE WHO HIRE OR RENT TO ILLEGAL ALIENS!!!
"There can be no divided allegiance here. Any man who says he is an American, but something else also, isn't an American at all. We have room for but one flag, the American flag, and this excludes the red flag, which symbolizes all wars against liberty and civilization, just as much as it excludes any foreign flag of a nation to which we are hostile...We have room for but one language here, and that is the English language...and we have room for but one sole loyalty and that is a loyalty to the American people." --Theodore Roosevelt
"This nation is in danger of becoming a Third World nightmare with all the corruption, disease, illiteracy, violence and balkanization known all over the world. We need a 10-year moratorium on all immigration to catch our collective breath and we need deportation of over 10 million illegal aliens in a slow and orderly fashion." --Ed Garrison
“The 1987 amnesty was a failure; rather than reducing illegal immigration, it led to an increase,” FAIR stated. “Any new amnesty measure will further weaken respect for our immigration laws. Therefore, all amnesty measures must be defeated.” --Frosty Wooldridge
President barry shits on the United States.
This is a picture of YOUR American president, (president barry soetoro, a.k.a barack obama) refusing to acknowledge the National Anthem of the United States of America. This picture clearly shows barry with his hands crossed across his vaginal area when the United States Anthem was playing.
barry has NO RESPECT for you, me, or America! Not only did he disrespect America, he just shit on the graves of every American Soldier that has died for this country.
6/15/2010 - PRESIDENT BARRY CAN'T EVEN KEEP A U.S. PARK OPEN!!! He gave the park to mexico & the illegal alien mexican drug cartel!!!
7/6/2010 - American President barry soetoro sues AMERICA!!!
9/11/2010 - YOUR president just gave mexico $1 billion dollars for deepwater oil drilling despite his own moratorium on U.S. deepwater drilling!? More proof that barry hates America!
Treason
–noun
1. the offense of acting to overthrow one's government or to harm or kill its sovereign. 2. A violation of allegiance to one's sovereign or to one's state. 3. the betrayal of a trust or confidence; breach of faith; treachery.
Traitor
–noun
1. a person who betrays another, a cause, or any trust. 2. a person who commits treason by betraying his or her country.
Pslam 109:8
May his days be few; may another take his place of leadership.
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What's in their backpacks? Are any of them sick with a contagious disease?
United States Code, Title 8, Chapter 12, Subchapter II, Part VIII, §1325 - "Improper Entry by Alien," any citizen of any country other than the United States who: 1) Enters or attempts to enter the United States at any time or place other than as designated by immigration officers; or 2) Eludes examination or inspection by immigration officers; or 3) Attempts to enter or obtains entry to the United States by a willfully false or misleading representation or the willful concealment of a material fact; has committed a federal crime.
Violations are punishable by criminal fines and imprisonment for up to six months. Repeat offenses can bring up to two years in prison. Additional civil fines may be imposed at the discretion of immigration judges, but civil fines do not negate the criminal sanctions or nature of the offense.
ILLEGAL
-ADJ
1. FORBIDDEN BY LAW; UNLAWFUL; ILLICIT 2. UNAUTHORIZED OR PROHIBITED BY A CODE OF OFFICIAL OR ACCEPTED RULES
-N
3. A PERSON WHO HAS ENTERED OR ATTEMPTED TO ENTER A COUNTRY ILLEGALLY
Illegal Alien
–noun
1. a foreigner who has entered or resides in a country unlawfully or without the country's authorization. 2. a foreigner who enters the U.S. without an entry or immigrant visa, esp. a person who crosses the border by avoiding inspection or who overstays the period of time allowed as a visitor, tourist, or businessperson.
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