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Comment by bakies

5 days ago

How many of these supposedly "gang banger illegal immigrants" being detained by ICE are here legally and not criminals?

I don't really care, and this isn't a valid retort.

Why should some be allowed to skip the line? If they are skilled, H-1B, O-1, etc. visas should be obtainable.

There's no implicit right to migrate wherever one chooses regardless of the laws of that country, sorry!

  • Neither are any of your replies. Btw it's nearly. 70% are non-criminal and here legally. ICE's own data.

    • Criminality doesn't factor into my calculus at all: if you are here without status, you will be removed.

      Criminal removals should be expedited, no doubt, but even visa overstays should be met with prompt deportation.

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  • The right to travel is a basic human right, whether any particular government recognizes it or not. People have been migrating to make a better life for themselves since humans have existed. Your ancestors did it, my ancestors did it. Good luck sweeping back the tide.

    • > Good luck sweeping back the tide.

      $170B should make a big dent! Southern border encounters are way down: I think it's working!

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