How come the "rule of law" does not apply to catching and deporting illegal immigrants?

Question

I keep hearing there are millions of illegals in our country, yet it seems the federal government is doing nothing to resolve this issue. Is the rule of law just a catch-phrase the president uses when he wants to make a point in his favor?

Answer 1

Hypocrisy, Corruption, Greed, Apathy, Foolishness, Political Correctness, Stupidity, Over-emotional sympathy, Idiocy, Lack of Resources, Irrationality...

This about covers the key and obvious reasons...

Answer 2

Um, yeah, sort of.
See, here's what the deal is: the federal government has reserved for itself the right to enforce immigration law. That means that regular police officers, city and county governments, etc. have no jurisdiction when it comes to immigration law enforcement.
The republicans, in charge of the white house *and* congress for the past 6 years, could have passed a law in congress giving immigration enforcement powers to local law enforcement agencies -- but they didn't. They let the current laws stand, which means regular cops on the street -- even when they come across someone they know is an illegal immigrant -- can't deport them or arrest them simply for being here illegally. That power rests solely with the federal government.

Answer 3

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Answer 4

Because it would cost tens of billions of dollars to round them all up, and Congress hasn't allocated that money.

Illegal immigrants are caught and prosecuted by federal officials every day. Just go down to any federal court along the southern border -- San Diego, Los Angeles, Phoenix, etc. -- and you'll be able to find dozens of cases pending for immigration violations.

But there's only so much federal officials can do, given their available resources.

As far as Bush, he has abandoned the rule of law entirely, by his own actions, so he has no moral grounds to say it applies to anyone else.

Answer 5

Congress hasn't done a lot of things which is why many of them will be seeking new employment. The government has the time and money to round up these people to return them where they are from. It's not impossible to accomplish.

Answer 6

Rule of law assumes you actually have enough officials around to enforce the law. This is not the case with the INS. Hence the using of the sieve to hold water.

Answer 7

you have a valid point.
but i bet, yahoo deletes this question
freedom of speech don't apply to questions about illegals or Muslims

Answer 8

THE FACT OF LIFE MY FRIEND ! THERE ARE TO , TOO MANY BLEEDING HEARTS IN THIS GREAT STATE OF OURS, AND THERE'S NOTHING WE CAN DO ABOUT IT . YOU CAN VOTE ALL YOU WANT TILL YOUR FINGERS FALL OFF , BUT AGAIN SOME BLEEDING HEART IS GOING TO STOP YOU SOONER OR LATER , THIS IS THE FACTS OF LIFE , SO JUST DEAL WITH IT. TILL SOMEBODY WITH REAL B--LS COMES ALONG, IT WILL HAVE TO BE A WOMAN PRESIDENT BECAUSE EVERY MALE PRESIDENT HAS TO ASK HIS WIFE TO BORROW HER B--LS WHEN HE MAKES A DECISION

Answer 9

who knows. but i can tell you one thing, my nephew works with the FBI, i have turned that idiot who posted about her family being illegal, and called us names. i told him where to go on this sight to read what she posted. I'm American, and I'm tired of them disrespecting are home, and flag. start reporting. and demand they do something.

Answer 10

Repubs like them for low wage workers and corporate benefits, and Dems like them for votes.