is protecting the border enforceable or not ???
815929
With all due respect, the answer is yes. A wall can be built effectively enough to be enforceable. And though it must be done, it is truly a shame. "If only"....the governments of countries that immigrants flee from, would devote all there efforts to caring for the people of their  country, it wouldn't be necessary to leave. If only the governments of these countries stopped allowing the corporations of the world to pull their strings in favor of their agenda's ( greed and wealth).\nIf only the people of these nations could unite and force their government leaders to get back on track and take care of it's people. This wall would never need to be built. Not to intentionally narrow it down to just Mexico, but I just wonder how many Americans of all races, if asked, would be willing to come to Mexico and fight along side the Mexican people, to take back their country and put in place a government that serves it's people, as all governments should? The good people of Mexico have been our allies, have turned away offers of allegiance with our enemies during world war 2 and have shared their culture with us in many ways. Fleeing Mexico is just that. Fleeing. It does not solve the problem for those left behind and that is the real tragedy in this whole picture. The millions left behind, struggle and suffer each day because no real solution is attempted. Mexicans once stood up to spain and fought for independence just as we americans stood up to England and fought for our independence. Is it possible that someday, the people of mexico will decide they have had enough and take their country back? For their sake, I hope so.
470300
Very stupid bill It is a copout. Why not enforce the laws already in place?\n\nMy issue is the fact that our borders are so insecure that this is still happening even after 911.\n\nAnd no we do not owe illegal immigrants anything
489953
Every country has a right to defend its borders. Nobody really cares what El Presidente thinks anyway. He should be working at fixing his own country and not worrying about ours. Oh and I wonder why he thinks it's okay to defend his borders.
366872
NOONE Should Be Able To Cross The US Border Freely\nAt ANY Time\nFor ANY Reason
724487
Not only are we correct it is our responsibility.  The laws are there to be enforced.  Someone need to tell the powers that be at the Office of Border Patrol in Washington D.C. in particular Chief David Aguilar to get off his butt and allow his Agents to do their jobs.  He has their hands tied so tight that they are unable to enforce the immigration laws that are currently on the books.  Call his office at 202-344-2050.
717153
everyone should be allowed here. borders are for governments not peiple.
1001740
Yes, we definitely DO owe them protection!  They are Americans living on the American side of the border and they pay taxes and they should not have to live like that - our border patrol and the police should be doing the work that these people are having to do for themselves!  And they definitely should NOT have to move to feel safe!  I don't have satellite TV, so wasn't able to see what show you were watching, but just what you describe to me is appalling!  All of this kind of stuff needs to be gotten out to the general public and everyone should do whatever they can to see that it does.  A lot of Americans are complacent while the illegals do not seem to directly affect themselves but we need to pull together and realize that even if it doesn't affect you at this moment, it will eventually, and it will affect your children and grandchildren.  It needs to be taken care of now!
678579
Its almost universally illegal, but enforcement varies from jurisdiction.  An arrest could possible arise, but there is a defense and you could sue the government for violation of constitutional protections (for an unlawful arrest).  See the dissent in Atwater v. Largo Vista.
235369
yes, just make contact with a border patrol office and they can tell you what steps to take
686955
It will still be the issue of enforcement. We have a guest worker program. If they enforced the laws we would not be in this situation.
975404
They can just walk over the northern border too. Believe me. My hay field IS part of the border, and it doesn't stop drug runners, never mind a terrorist.
684764
There are no laws against using our military to secure our border.\n\nThere is a law against using the military to enforce Civil law without presidential authorization but this law does not apply to the National Guard.
651552
No..they are strict about ILLEGAL immigrants being here and with due reason.
514909
It depends on what you are doing with the subject. Are you  giving him a ride across the border.... you can kiss your vehicle good bye for transporting. You are going to have to do some explaining as to why you have the subject in your vehicle and whoever stops you may or may not believe you. Of course everybody who was ever arrested for transporting illegals did not know all 20 of them were illegal and of course they did not pay him/her a penny for transporting them to where ever.
457280
yes being here illegally is a crime. like u have a point on "just and liberty for all" but you dont always have to come here illegally. its not like people are going around searching to take someone back to mexico but if the police or watever find out they may send you back or just fine you BIG TIME
501482
Physically, no.  The United States does have the power and ability to defend its borders.\n\nThere is the matter of political willpower.  That is where the weakness lies.  The politicians see the immigrants illegally coming over the border in one of two ways: potential voters and potential employees.  Either way, neither political party will do much more than lip service to shore up the Border Patrol to prevent illegal crossings.
583713
As long as the persons involved in the protest break no law, what can a LEO do? Local law enforcement has no jurisdiction over illegal immigrants if they commit no crime. They can only notify Border Patrol or INS and hope that they step in. We have a trailer park in my jurisdiction filled with illegals that we can't do a doggone thing about. We've called INS several times to no avail. The presence of an illegal alien is a crime punishable only by federal agencys. (You must be from up north)