How do you feel (re Arellano hiding in the church)?

Question

About the Big Story report just now that Judge Neopolitano of Fox News states the mother (Arellano) hiding in the church has a very good legal case to stay in the US, because the US provides citizenship to her child born in the US, and it would not be in the best interest of the child to be separated from his mother? What are your thoughts on the judge's opinion? Serious answers only, please.

Judge Neopolitano is a male, legal analyst for Fox News.

This is not an issue about her, but rather about the possibility of precedent law.

Answer 1

I'm amused at the "all precedents go against her" statement, as I've personally read several dozen federal immigration cases that have said that is one factor supporting the right to remain.

But the hiding in the church part of it has nothing to do with the evaluation of right to remain.

Answer 2

The Church should not help. This is not a case for the Church as this does not go against Gods laws as in the bible. The Church should only get involve in a case where someone was asked to violate God's laws. This is not the case here. This Church is wrong and this Women is wrong in asking.
As far as the Judge I don't agree with him but that is not my decision. I feel he is opening a can of worms for others.
I did hear-that some are asking that this be overturned. On the grounds that he has relatives who are from Mexico and he might be bias.
What will happen who knows.

Answer 3

I feel that she is an irresponsible mother(which is also not in the best interest of the child). I believe that she intentionally had this child to serve her own purpose (a tool against immigration). I read up on the catholic church last night. It specifically states that it is against church doctrine to enter a country illegally. I do not like the way she wants to be a catholic when it is convenient for her, and when it is not she has no respect for the catholic law. the same thing goes for her approach to America, She wants to break any law that she doesn't believe in and then turns to the law for protection. It reminds me of many catholics here in America, they are only "religious" on Christmas. Any other time of the year they are the first ones to exhibit road rage. The church has made a huge mistake in allowing her to stay, the church is sending a message that non-compliance with the law is acceptable. this woman was deported once before and has a felony conviction. She will be lucky to just get deported and no jail time.

Answer 4

That's why she had the child to hide behind him.Shes a criminal,she took refuge in a little hole in the wall church to avoid prosecution for using a false or stolen Social Security card,I think Neopolitano is pandering to the Hispanic vote and making a fool of herself. She is a criminal in this country illegally and has committed another crime and is now classified as avoiding arrest while hiding behind a law that should be changed.Any woman that has a child in this country as an illegal immigrant/criminal should not be able to prevent deportation and criminal charges only because of that
child.

Answer 5

She is absolutely nuts and all precedent goes against her. However, I am sure the pro illegals would like to change all precedent to be what she says. Arellano can take her child with her, and had been deported once before she ever snuck back illegally (a felony) and had the child. They could put her in jail on the felony, too, which would also separate her from her child.

The standard is not 'best interest' as in a child custody case, by the way, it is 'undue hardship' and they deport parents all the time.

coragryph - it may be one factor if there are many, but many, many parents have been deported and either take their child or find someone to leave the child with. It is not enough in itself.

"Cancellation of removal for nonpermanent residents (formerly suspension of deportation) has been made much more difficult to obtain under the new law. For instance, the 1996 Act requires that the hardship be "exceptional and extremely unusual" whereas previously it had only been "extreme" hardship. Congress clearly stated that the alien must provide evidence of harm "substantially beyond that which ordinarily would be expected to result from the alien's deportation." In addition, the hardship must now be suffered by the alien's US citizen or lawful permanent resident spouse, parent, or child, and can no longer be only the alien's own hardship."

In addition the fact that she was deported and snuck back in will work against her, separately.

http://www.nriol.com/immigration/usa-citizenship-requirement.asp

Answer 6

Authorities KNOW Where She Is
And The Church Has Stated That They Will NOT Interfere
When Authorities Arrive To Retrieve And Deport Her

It's HEADLINE NEWS
It'll Be In The News For A Few More Days

She's As Good As Deported Already

Shes Been DISCOVERED
Deport HER
AND Her ANCHOR BABY

DEPORT ALL ILLEGAL ALIENS UPON DISCOVERY






"Aqui huele a pena!"

Answer 7

Personally I see a CRIMINAL attempting to Exploit a Loophole. I'd BET the only reason she even had that kid is ANCHOR status. She should be DEPORTED she's broken the Law on Three occasions 1. She was caught trying to enter with Forged documents and returned. 2. She returned ILLEGALLy again. 3 She's wanted for Identity Theft. How Much CRIME are we suppose to Overlook?

Answer 8

I have heard that the Judge is being questioned about his decision. It is not over yet. I think the women should be deported, she broke the law.

Answer 9

Since your question is about precedent law, I say anything is possible; who would have thought the Gitmo prisoners would have rights over their American captors? And, look at that precedent! Judge Neopolitano is not a light weight in his opinions, let's wait and see.

Answer 10

She broke the law. She should be deported. Better yet, she should be thrown in jail.