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New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio has been promising to defend undocumented immigrants in New York against aggressive immigration measures since the early days of the Trump administration.

According to de Blasio, the objective of his sanctuary city policies is to ensure that witnesses to and victims of crimes can report those to the police without fear of immigration repercussions.

De Blasio, however, has gone much further, and the consequences have been disastrous. In addition to impeding the ability of ICE to locate and apprehend criminal aliens, he has released dangerous criminal aliens into the community who could have been detained by ICE pending the completion of removal proceedings.

Detainer requests

ICE uses detainers to ask local law enforcement agencies that are detaining an apparently removable alien to (1) notify ICE when the alien is scheduled to be released, and (2) to maintain custody of the alien for up to 48 hours beyond the time he otherwise would have been released, to give ICE a chance to pick him up.

The New York Police Department (NYPD) ignored every one of the 2,916 detainer requests it received from ICE in the 12 months ending June 30, including one for a 21-year-old Guyanese immigrant named Reeaz Khan. After being released from custody, Khan allegedly sexually assaulted Maria Fuertes, 92, choked her, and then left her for dead outside her home in Queens a few weeks ago. She lay on the ground in 32-degree weather,half-dressed, for two hours before she was found, conscious but incoherent. She died shortly afterward at a nearby hospital. A post-mortem examination revealed horrific injuries, including a broken spine, fractured ribs, bruising on her chest and neck, internal hemorrhaging and injuries to her vagina.

Acting ICE Director Matthew T. Albence blamed de Blasio for Marias death, claiming that his sanctuary policies prevented Khan from being transferred to ICE for removal proceedings.

Albence has released a list of migrants who were subjects of New York detainer requests last year.They accounted for 17,873 criminal convictions and 6,500 criminal charges. The charges and convictions included more than 200 homicides, 500 robberies, 1,000 sexual offenses, 1,000 weapons offenses and 3,500 assaults.

Information sharing

ICE recently served four subpoenas on New York City jail officials, requesting information on illegal immigrants who were or had been incarcerated at those facilities, and the requests were denied. ICE recently served similar subpoenas in Denver, too.

The subjects of the New York subpoenas are:

New Yorks sanctuary policy prevents the police from cooperating with ICE unless someone is convicted of a crime that is included on a specified list.

Arrests no matter the charge dont meet that threshold.

Even when it is met, ICE must have a judicial warrant.

Municipal identification card initiative

In his State of the City address in January 2014, de Blasio announced a municipal identification card initiative that he said would be available to all city residents, age 10 and up, including undocumented immigrants.

The card enables New York residents to access city services and grants admission to city buildings. It can be presented as proof of identification for interacting with the police, and it is an accepted form of identification for opening a bank account at some financial institutions. It provides a full package of benefits, such as discounts for movie tickets, sports events, prescription drugs, fitness and health centers, supermarkets and city attractions.

This may violate 8 U.S.C. 1324(a)(1)(A)(iii), which provides criminal penalties for concealing, harboring or shielding aliens in the United States illegally a very serious offense. If it results in the death of any person, the offender may be punished with death or imprisoned for life.

That provision does not specify what actions constitute harboring, however. The most frequent characteristic the courts have used to describe harboring is that it makes it easier for an undocumented alien to remain in the United States which, arguably, is what de Basio is doing with his municipal identification card initiative.

Can mayors be prosecuted for violating federal immigration laws?

According to James H. Walsh, who was an associate general counsel for the Immigration and Naturalization Service, mayors of sanctuary cities like New York are not exempt from prosecution if they are harboring or protecting aliens who are in the United States illegally.

I dont expect Mayor de Basio to be prosecuted but there may not be any other way to stop him from impeding ICEs enforcement efforts in New York.

It cant save Maria Fuertes, unfortunately but it certainly could save others.

Nolan Rappaportwas detailed to the House Judiciary Committee as an executive branch immigration law expert for three years. He subsequently served as an immigration counsel for the Subcommittee on Immigration, Border Security and Claims for four years. Prior to working on the Judiciary Committee, he wrote decisions for the Board of Immigration Appeals for 20 years. Follow him on Twitter@NolanR1or athttps://nolanrappaport.blogspot.com.

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It has been an interesting third full week in the month of January when it comes to criminal aliens (illegal aliens) here in the Pacific Northwest states of Oregon, Washington and Idaho.

This week we take a look at for your Pacific Northwest radio listeners a criminal illegal alien felon child molester who was prosecuted for illegal entry into the United States in the state ofWashington.

According to aU.S. Attorneys OfficeEastern District of Washington(USAOEDW) Friday, December 13, 2019news release titledForeign National Sentenced to Over 13 Months in Federal Prison for Illegally Re-Entering the United States Following Previous Deportations,Mexican nationalWilliam Moreno-Moreno,age 24,plead guilty on September 12, 2019, to being an alien illegally in the United States after previously being deported.

Some back ground information from the USAOEDW news release:

William Moreno-Morenohad three prior removals from the United States.

After illegally entering the U.S. a fourth time,William Moreno-Moreno was convictedin Grant County, Washington of third-degree rape of a child and possession of methamphetamine.

At the completion of his Washington Department of Corrections (DOC) prison sentence, William Moreno-Moreno was taken into federal custody.

On January 13, 2020William Moreno-Moreno (ID:1528861; DOB:Dec 25, 1994) was incarcerated at the Benton County Jail inKennewick,Washington.

Seeking additional information on the immigration statusWilliam Moreno-Moreno, I contacted via e-mail on Monday, January 13, 2020U.S.Immigration and Customs Enforcement(ICE) Public Affairs Officer Tanta J. Roman with the following questions:

What federal law enforcement agency tookWilliam Moreno-Moreno into custody after he completed his DOC prison sentence?

How many times has ICE actually removedWilliam Moreno-Morenofrom theUnited States?

What were the dates and placesWilliam Moreno-Morenowas removed from the country?

HasWilliam Moreno-Morenoever previously served time in a federal prison for an immigration crime or violation?

On Friday,January 17th, ICEPublic Affairs Officer Romansent via e-mail the following response to my preceding questions onWilliam Moreno-Moreno:

Sexual predator, William Moreno-Moreno, is a citizen of Mexico and a repeat immigration violator who is in the United States illegally.

In 2014, Moreno-Moreno was removed from the United States by the U.S. Border Patrol on three separate occasions at various ports in California.

On Jan. 28, 2019, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) encountered Moreno-Moreno at the Washington Department of Corrections (DOC) while he was serving a sentence for a July 20, 2018, arrest and subsequent conviction in the Grant County Superior Court, for felony rape of a child. ICE lodged an immigration detainer with the Washington DOC the same day.

On May 13, 2019, he was turned over to ICE and spent nine days in immigration custody before being transferred to the U.S. Marshals Service (USMS) for federal prosecution for felony illegal re-entry after deportation.

On Dec. 12, 2019, Moreno-Morenowas convicted of illegal re-entry after deportation and sentenced to 13 months plus one day in prison.ICE lodged a detainer with the USMS and Moreno-Morenois expected to be turned over to ICE following the completion of his federal sentence. Tanya J. Roman, ICE Public Affairs Officer.

TheU.S. Attorneys OfficeEastern District of Washingtonnews release disclosing the prosecution and conviction ofMexicannational criminal illegal alien felony child molesterWilliam Moreno-Morenofor illegal entry into the United States is a rare example of any U.S. Attorneys Office in the Pacific Northwest states of Oregon, Washington and Idaho openly holding an individual accountable for a violation of U.S. immigration law.

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ICE Statement:William Moreno-MorenoSexual predator, William Moreno-Moreno, is a citizen of Mexico and a repeat immigration violator who is in the United States illegally.

In 2014, Moreno-Moreno was removed from the United States by the U.S. Border Patrol on three separate occasions at various ports in California.

On Jan. 28, 2019, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) encountered Moreno-Moreno at the Washington Department of Corrections (DOC) while he was serving a sentence for a July 20, 2018, arrest and subsequent conviction in the Grant County Superior Court, for felony rape of a child. ICE lodged an immigration detainer with the Washington DOC the same day.

On May 13, 2019, he was turned over to ICE and spent nine days in immigration custody before being transferred to the U.S. Marshals Service (USMS) for federal prosecution for felony illegal re-entry after deportation.

On Dec. 12, 2019, Moreno-Morenowas convicted of illegal re-entry after deportation and sentenced to 13 months plus one day in prison.ICE lodged a detainer with the USMS and Moreno-Morenois expected to be turned over to ICE following the completion of his federal sentence. Tanya J. Roman, ICE Public Affairs Officer.

Foreign National Sentenced to Over 13 Months in Federal Prison for Illegally Re-Entering the United States Following Previous Deportations

Spokane William D. Hyslop, United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Washington, announced thatWilliam Moreno-Moreno, age 24, acitizen of Mexicowho had been residing in Grant County, Washington, was sentenced after having pleaded guilty on September 12, 2019, to beingan alien illegally in the United States after previously being deported. Senior United States District Judge Wm Fremming Nielsen sentenced Moreno-Moreno to a 13-month and 1-day term of imprisonment, to be followed by a 1-year term of court supervision after he is released from federal prison.

According to information disclosed during court proceedings,Moreno-Moreno had three prior removals from the United States.After unlawfully entering the United Statesa fourth time,Moreno-Moreno was convicted in Grant County of third degree rape of a child and possession ofmethamphetamine. At the completion of his state sentence, Moreno-Moreno was taken into federal custody.

United States Attorney Hyslop said, The sentence imposed not only promotes the rule of law, but reflects the consequences for foreign nationals who return illegally to the United States after having been previously deported. Enforcing the immigration laws remains a priority in protecting our communities. The United States Attorneys Office will continue to direct its resources to aggressively investigate and prosecute these cases.

This case was investigated by the Spokane Resident Office of the Department of Homeland Security. This case was prosecuted by Timothy J. Ohms, an Assistant United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Washington.

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A Pew Research Center survey found that wealth inequality is a big issue for American voters, regardless of political party, heading into the 2020 election. It even beat out illegal immigration, which is the platform incumbent President Donald Trump rode to victory in 2016.

The survey, released Thursday, found that 61% of Americans polled said there is too much income inequality in America, while 42% think that reducing it should be a major priority for the government. Fighting illegal immigration was only a major priority for 39% of those surveyed.

Suffolk University Political Research Center Director David Paleologos said that while the the record stock market is good for Trumps chances to retake the presidency in 2020, income inequality, and wealth inequality, is most pronounced when the stock market is doing well, Paleologos said, according to MarketWatch, which can be a boon for Democrats who can run on that platform to gain support from undecided voters.

When looking at the survey results overall, four of the five things that voters see as top priorities for the federal government leaned in favor of Democrats. Affordable health care was the most important issue to fix with 72% of voters, regardless of party-leanings, saying it needed to be addressed.

Dealing with terrorism was ranked the second-most important issue to address at 65%, while reducing gun violence (58%) and addressing climate change (49%) rounded out the top five.

Progressive Democrats like Sens. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., and Bernie Sanders, D-Ver., vying for the primary and the chance to take on Trump have made wealth inequality a centerpiece of their platform. Both candidates have proposed wealth taxes that aim to tax the super-rich to fund a multitude of proposals like health care.

Another study released Monday showed some of the effects income inequality is having on America. The Life Experiences and Income Inequality in the United States report released by Harvards Chan school, the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and National Public Radio, found that the top 1% of income earners basically anyone making $500,000 or more per year are living completely different lives.

Most of the top 1% highest income adults say they are very satisfied with their lives overall, their finances, their housing, their education, and their jobs, the study said.

Comparatively, middle- and lower-income adults report greater dissatisfaction than the top 1% in all of these areas, it added. Adults in the top 1% also report lower levels of anxiety about the future than middle- and lower-income adults. Few in the top 1% say they experience any major financial worries, and few ever have problems with medical or dental bills or prescription drug costs, the report said.

Only 8% of those making more than $500,000 had experienced any turmoil in regards to health expenses. Thats compared to 48% of those making $35,000 to $99,000 saying that medical expenses were an issue.

But what may be the most interesting find of the study is that the poor and middle class were almost as likely as the super-rich to say hard work paid off. Around 56% of poor, and 82% of the middle class, said they were either on their way or had achieved the American dream as well.

Maybe money isnt everything, but it seems to be a growing issue for many Americans.

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Sen. Martha McSally, R-Ariz., discusses President Trump's immigration policy that requires asylum seekers to wait for their court hearings in Mexico instead of settling in the U.S.

An Idaho state senator wants his state's government to allow illegal immigrants to earn driver's licenses, although the cards would not work for purchasing alcohol or voting.

Jim Guthrie, a Republican, plans to introduce such legislation this month or in Februarywith the blessing of the Idaho Dairymen's Association, according to Townhall.com.

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"We have undocumented aliens in the country, and that's a given,"Guthrie told the Idaho State Journal. Until the federal government decides to address the illegal alien situation, (the proposed legislation) gives us the opportunity to maximize that workforce while they're here, because they're here anyway and driving anyway."

An individual residing in the U.S. illegally would need to renew the driver's license every year and pass the same driving tests as a citizen, according to Townhall.com.

Part of Guthrie's motivation lies in a shortage of farmworkers and truck drivers.

"One of the responsibilities of the Legislature is to be responsive to the needs of constituents, and I'm hearing a very considerable need for this from my constituents,"Guthrie said. "I genuinely think it will help agriculture, and I'm getting a receptive ear on the issue."

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Bob Naerebout, CEO of the Dairymen's Association, said such legislation would go "way beyond agriculture."

"I think it has impacts on all of society collectively," Naerebout said according to Townhall."Quite frankly, if you take the time to look at (the issue) you should be supportive. You should be supportive of the fact that if we have people driving on the roads, they should be properly educated and trained to drive. We want people on the roads who have insurance."

New Yorkrecently passed theDriver's License Access and Privacy Act, whichallowsany person over 16 years of age to apply for a state driver's license regardless of U.S. citizenship status.

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INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. State lawmakers are continuing to push a proposal that would allow undocumented immigrants in Indiana to legally drive.

It is an idea that has been introduced seven times, but the bill has never received a hearing.

Yet, some representatives believe it is an important issue to take on.

During her first term, State Rep. Chris Campbell introduced HB 1083. It would provide driving cards and learners permits to undocumented immigrants.

According to her bill, they would be required to pass a written test and driving test. It would also allow them to get car insurance.

The driving cards would not allow an undocumented immigrant to vote.

This has been proven to be good for the economy. It makes our roads safer, she said. This bill was brought to me by community members. As a legislator, it is up to me to represent my community.

It is believed thousands of undocumented immigrants fear driving to fulfill basic needs. Advocates of this bill say families should be able to go to work or buy groceries without fear of deportation.

We very much do not see this as a legal issue, we see this as a human rights issue, said Marion County Prosecutor Ryan Mears. We see this as a human dignity issue.

This bill was referred to the House Roads and Transportation Committee, but it is getting some push back.

Driving is a privilege not a right. You have to earn it in part by being a good citizen and obeying the law. When we try to extend privileges to those out of compliance with the law, we lower our historical standard. Follow the law, and you can obtain a drivers license. Work outside the law, and you cant. Most Hoosiers support legal immigration and oppose illegal immigration. Get legal, and we welcome you with open arms. Its really Hoosier commonsense! said former state Senator Mike Delph.

More than a dozen other states allow undocumented immigrants to obtain a drivers license. New York just signed its bill into law in June. It is a measure that has faced multiple lawsuits. One argued the policy would make New Yorkers less safe.

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