I plan on making a citizens arrest on an illegal mexican, where do I take him after I cuff him?

Question

Will the local police in New Jersey assist me in his rightful deportation or do I have to take him to a different agency. I know for a fact that he is illegal and I want him removed from this society where he has no rights under our constitution. I personally believe we as citizens should all be doing our part and making citizens arrests on illegals because democrat or republican our Govt. has shown they wont do nothing about our huge illegal alien problems. Please serious replies only. Thank You and GOD bless America!

you guys dont understand I lost faith in our Govt. to do its job a long time ago. I called the numbers before and they put me on hold so now its time for some good old fashioned Boston Tea party Justice Vigilante style!

Answer 1

The immigration law that requires that aliens be documented for legal entry. Those who sneak intto the country are referred to as "entry without inspection" (EWI). Others enter with legal documentation and then violate the terms on which they have been admitted by taking jobs that are not authorized or overstaying the authorized period of stay in the country. Both types of illegal immigrants are deportable under Immigration and Nationality Act Section 237 (a)(1)(B) which says:


"Any alien who is present in the United States in violation of this Act or any other law of the United States is deportable."

If you have evidence of illegal immigration, we recommend you contact your local immigration office for assistance. Following is a list of regional immigration investigations office phone numbers.

State Tel. Number Regional Office
Alabama [phone] Atlanta
Alaska [phone] Anchorage
Arizona [phone] Phoenix
Arkansas (East) [phone] (x.136) Memphis
Arkansas (West) [phone] Ft. Smith
California (North) [phone] San Francisco
California (South) [phone] San Diego
California (East) [phone] (x.10) Los Angeles
Colorado [phone] Denver
Connecticut [phone] Hartford
Delaware [phone] Philadelphia
District of Columbia [phone] Washington D.C.
Florida (North) [phone] Jacksonville
Florida (East) [phone] Orlando
Florida (West) [phone] Tampa Bay
Florida (South) [phone] Miami
Florida (South-East) [phone] West Palm Beach
Georgia [phone] Atlanta
Hawaii [phone] Honolulu
Idaho [phone] Helena
Illinois [phone] Chicago
Indiana [phone] Indianapolis
Indiana (North-West) [phone] Chicago
Iowa [phone] Cedar Rapids
Kansas (East) [phone] Kansas City
Kansas (West) [phone] Witchita
Kentucky [phone] Louisville
Louisiana [phone] New Orleans
Maine [phone] Portland
Maryland [phone] Baltimore
Massachusetts [phone] Boston
Michigan [phone] Detroit
Minnesota [phone] St. Paul
Mississippi [phone] Jackson
Missouri (East) [phone] St. Louis
Missouri (West) [phone] Kansas City
Montana [phone] Helena
Nebraska [phone] Omaha
Nevada (North) [phone] Reno
Nevada (South) [phone] Las Vegas
New Hampshire [phone] Manchester
New Jersey (North) [phone] Newark
New Jersey (South) [phone] Cherry Hill
New Mexico (North) [phone] Albuquerque
New Mexico (South) [phone] El Paso
New York (North) [phone] Albany
New York (South) [phone] New York City
New York (West) [phone] (x.5500) Buffalo
North Carolina [phone] Charlotte
North Dakota [phone] St. Paul
Ohio (North) [phone] Cleveland
Ohio (South) [phone] Cincinnati
Oklahoma [phone] Oklahoma City
Oregon [phone] Portland
Pennsylvania (East) [phone] Philadelphia
Pennsylvania (West) [phone] Pittsburgh
Rhode Island [phone] Providence
South Carolina [phone] Atlanta
South Dakota [phone] St. Paul
Tennessee [phone] (x.136) Memphis
Texas (North-Central) [phone] (x.134) Dallas
Texas (South-Central) [phone] San Antonio
Texas (South-East) [phone] Houston
Texas (South) [phone] Harlingen
Texas (West) [phone] El Paso
Utah [phone] Salt Lake City
Vermont [phone] St. Albans
Virginia (North) [phone] Washington D.C.
Virginia (South) [phone] Norfolk
Washington [phone] Seattle
West Virginia [phone] Pittsburgh
Wisconsin [phone] Milwaukee
Wyoming [phone] Denver

For any state not listed, call the National Service Center at 1-800-375-5283

Better do it the legal way .Its smarter and works better,

Answer 2

This is comical actually. State laws regarding who can make arrests when and for what varies, and I'm not sure what federal law says on it (immigration violations are federal violations, not state). I know in Texas a person has to be committing a felony. That's #1. Since unlawful presence is not a felony, that would not be a situation where a citizen could make an arrest I don't think. And a person can not assume the immigrant entered illegally because some people overstay visas. Besides, even if we assumed everyone entered illegally, a federal felony, we can't go arresting people for felonies that are not in progress. Off-duty police officers almost never mess with that, so why should citizens? Here's the other issue. There is no requirement for any illegal alien, or any person for that matter, to identify themselves to another person in situations where someone is looking to make a citizen's arrest. In fact, in many cases a police officer cannot walk up to someone and demand identification. Furthermore, local and state police cannot enforce immigration laws. So how can a private citizen verify someone is illegal in order to arrest them? Lastly, making citizen's arrests can be filled with liability. If someone fights the arrest, and then you use excessive force, your over. YOU go to jail. Some may fight because they don't know who you are. If someone comes to me trying to make a citizen's arrest for no good reason, they will have a serious problem. People don't understand liability, and the role it plays, when they go and attempt to detain someone. If you screw it up, just a little bit, you can be charged with a felony.

Answer 3

While our laws allow for a citizen to "arrest" someone, it is very limited in what can be done, and puts the arrestee in some danger of legal retribution. You cannot detain anyone you believe breaking the law, as that is a form of illegal detention in itself. You alos cannot keep the person you arrest from just plain leaving the scene. If you wish, in this case, to turn someone in as an illegal immigrant, contact the FBI or the local immigration office and report this person. Don't get carried away by videos of Dog the Bounty Hunter and take this into your own hands. It will only backfire against you if you detain, or even so much as lay hands on an individual. Let government representatives handle this.
I commend your willingness to get involved and do what you believe to be the right thing, but be careful!!!

Answer 4

When you make a citizen's arrest you can't cuff anyone. You can only restrain people legally if they are trying to harm themselves or others. If you cuff him, YOU could got to jail or be sued. And yes, illegal aliens can sue you just like anyone else. Illegal aliens are covered by the constitution and have the same rights to trial etc. as anyone else. They can own guns. They have the right to freedom of speech, press, and religion.

You can call police. But I doubt that they would do anything. I am dating a cop and he has murderous crack heads to deal with. They don't have time for illegals.

Contact the department of immigration!

Also report their employer if any.

Sadly, our government sucks, and seems to make only more loopholes to protect illegal immigrants.

Answer 5

YOU will be the one arrested if you do this. YOU can NOT detain someone, as a citizen arrest, unless that person has committed a FELONY. Even then, YOU can still get in some major legal issues.

Good luck with that!

:)

Contact your local police department and ask them. I am sure they will tell you the same thing. Or contact Customs/Immigration.

**EDIT**

"Vigilante style"??? Like I said before, it's going to backfire on you and YOU are the one that's going to end up getting in trouble! Be careful.

Answer 6

Making a citizens arrest could be a very dangerous thing to do. If you feel so strongly about this person, then I would contact INS and report the person as an illegal. Then, I would leave the persons fate up to them.

Answer 7

It is my belief that a citizen's arrest is legal only for felony acts. Before carrying out this action, I would call immigration to determine if INS will investigate the matter.

Answer 8

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I dont suggest transporting, that could be considered kidnapping or unlawful imprisonment. Do some extensive research of state and federal laws before making this arrest, you might also want to contact the local authorities beforehand in order to have them on alert so that you get a quick response.
Good luck.

Answer 9

You need to notify the proper authorities. Don't do this on your own. To be honest, this question sounds like a personal issue with you, not an immigration issue. Be careful here, friend. We don't want your butt in the slammer.

Answer 10

You have some serious issues in you life better see a doctor or I suggest an anger management class