Yup.
HERE ARE THE SOURCES:
(P.S. THESE CITATIONS ARE STRAIGHT FROM THE DOCUMENT FOR ALL YOU NAYSAYERS)
Loophole – Completion of Background Checks Not Required For Probationary Legal Status:
Legal status must be granted to illegal aliens 24 hours after they file an application, even if the aliens have not yet “passed all appropriate background checks.” (Last year’s bill gave DHS 90 days to check an alien’s background before any status was granted). No legal status should be given to any illegal alien until all appropriate background checks are complete. [See pp. 290].
Loophole – Some Child Molesters Are Still Eligible:
Some aggravated felons – those who have sexually abused a minor – are eligible for amnesty. A child molester who committed the crime before the bill is enacted is not barred from getting amnesty if their conviction document omitted the age of the victim. The bill corrects this loophole for future child molesters, but does not close the loophole for current or past convictions. [See p. 47: 30-33, & p. 48: 1-2]
Loophole – Terrorism Connections Allowed, Good Moral Character Not Required:
Illegal aliens with terrorism connections are not barred from getting amnesty. An illegal alien seeking most immigration benefits must show “good moral character.” Last year’s bill specifically barred aliens with terrorism connections from having “good moral character” and being eligible for amnesty. This year’s bill does neither. Additionally, bill drafters ignored the Administration’s request that changes be made to the asylum, cancellation of removal, and withholding of removal statutes in order to prevent aliens with terrorist connections from receiving relief. [Compare §204 in S. 2611 from the 109th Congress with missing §204 on p. 48 of S.A. 1150, & see missing subsection (5) on p. 287 of S.A. 1150].
Loophole – Gang Members Are Eligible:
Instead of ensuring that members of violent gangs such as MS 13 are deported after coming out of the shadows to apply for amnesty, the bill will allow violent gang members to get amnesty as long as they “renounce” their gang membership on their application. [See p. 289: 34-36].
Loophole – Absconders Are Eligible:
Aliens who have already had their day in court – those subject to final orders of removal, voluntary departure orders, or reinstatement of their final orders of removal – are eligible for amnesty under the bill. The same is true for aliens who have made a false claim to citizenship or engaged in document fraud. More than 636,000 alien fugitives could be covered by this loophole. [See p. 285:19-22 which waives the following inadmissibility grounds: failure to attend a removal proceeding; final orders of removal for alien smuggling; aliens unlawfully present after previous immigration violations or deportation orders; and aliens previously removed. This appears to conflict with language on p. 283:40-41. When a direct conflict appears in a statute, the statue is interpreted by the courts to the benefit of the alien.].
2007-06-27 11:00:56
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answered by Anonymous
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Are all illegal immigrants child molesters, robbers, rapists, or terrorists? As much as it pains me to say this, some illegal immigrants are here to contribute to America. But on the contrary..where I live, MOST just want to bring their disgusting habits over from where they came from. I've seen some illegals that were decent, hard working people who try so hard to learn English and to blend in with society by making something of themselves..and I've seen MOST illegals who are just downright horrible people that only want to breed and take advantage of the system.
2007-06-27 18:06:52
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answered by derp 4
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Orin Hatch isn't high on my list of trustworthy Senators, but that's a disturbing claim, none the less. It's certainly possible that some bad wording could have left such a loophohle in the bill.
(OK, technically, no one is on that list).
2007-06-27 17:59:29
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answered by B.Kevorkian 7
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This is just a bargaining chip, so when they have a the reconciliation between the house and the Senate, they can say they cleaned it up. Hatch should be ashamed of himself, this has been in the bill since day one, and he is just grand standing
2007-06-27 18:04:10
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answered by jean 7
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No more surprising than the bill it's self. It's all a crock and I can't believe it's even up for debate! Next it'll be adopt an illegal alien or we'll assign one or more to you.
2007-06-27 18:08:53
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answered by Ms.L.A. 6
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Dude. Any felony prohibits applicants from becoming citizens. Read a book.
2007-06-28 21:35:49
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answered by pinwheelbandit 5
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Yes it's true. At this point seeing what our government has done already, I can believe just about anything.
2007-06-27 18:37:40
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answered by Anonymous
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Did the bill say that convicted child molesters will be allowed to apply, or are you assuming that there are illegals who are rapists?
Because thats an awful stereotype and there are plenty AMERICANS who rape, rob, and terrorize.
2007-06-27 17:57:32
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answered by BBg 2
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