they received money from employers of illegals?
2007-08-24 09:37:17 · 9 answers · asked by Cherie 6 in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
That would be nice, however we need someone in the Justice Department with cajones to take the criminals to task.
That would be a good wish wouldn't it, to be able to direct the Justice Department. I would have them do nothing except take out Congress, each and every stinking rotten one of them.
2007-08-25 08:54:35 · answer #1 · answered by rmagedon 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Citizens cannot brings charges against elected officials for the way they perform the duties of their office, even if said performance is illegal or unethical. They would have to be brought up on disciplinary charges based on the rules governing such activities.
On the other hand, since legislators often vote on issues after receiving campaign contributions from those affected by the issues, there wouldn't even be a violation here.
2007-08-24 16:51:01 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
A "back door" way to deal with this issue is to regularly raid employers who employ illegals. When the illegal workers are identified, the company should be required to pay a significant fine. If a company pays enough fines, it will stop being to their advantage to employ illegals.
Also, politicians who are involved in this type of situation should be exposed.We have to make our voices known by voting. If the person isn't re-elected the next elected official might think twice about taking money from these corrupt companies.
2007-08-24 16:46:59 · answer #3 · answered by ALR 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Its possible but don't forget it either must be an action of the Ethics committee of the relevant Congressional house (Senate or House) to either put sanctions on the legislator or remove them from office. Another route is for the Attorney Generals office to bring up charges through a special prosecutors office but both are difficult and long processes unless there is some cut and dry case which is pretty unlikely.
2007-08-25 11:56:01 · answer #4 · answered by ALASPADA 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nope, you can't. The status of illegals can be legally determined by policy, and you can't take any action against them except voting them out when their term is up.
2007-08-24 16:52:11 · answer #5 · answered by Pfo 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They would just pass a bill to allow them continue doing it, since americans don't get to vote on any of the laws or policies... hmmmm democratic isn't it
2007-08-24 16:43:18 · answer #6 · answered by train120 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I'm not sure what the actual charges might be but it definitely would be an ethics issue.
2007-08-24 16:41:32 · answer #7 · answered by Brian 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
no thats standard procedure in Washington DC
2007-08-24 16:41:52 · answer #8 · answered by fishshogun 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
there should be some way to remove them from office for not upholding the Constitution
2007-08-24 16:43:36 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋