Immigration Enforcement Un-American?

Originally Posted by xoxoxoBruce

It's not about immigrants, it's about criminals.
A republic is based on the rule of law. Enforce it or change it, ignoring it debases the very fabric of our country.

Illegal immigration is not a criminal act....it is a civil violation.

Treating persons who commit a civil violation as criminals yet denying them the rights given to criminals -the right to counsel, the right to a speedy hearing or trial, the right to post bond or a bond hearing, etc. - debases the rule of law which is the very fabric of our country.