Trump wanted to release immigration detainees onto the streets of “sanctuary cities"

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:https://www.washingtonpost.com/immigration/white-house-proposed-releasing-immigrant-detainees-in-sanctuary-cities-targeting-political-foes/2019/04/11/72839bc8-5c68-11e9-9625-01d48d50ef75_story.html

White House officials have tried to pressure U.S. immigration authorities to release detainees onto the streets of “sanctuary cities” to retaliate against President Trump’s political adversaries, according to Department of Homeland Security officials and email messages reviewed by The Washington Post.

Trump administration officials have proposed transporting detained immigrants to sanctuary cities at least twice in the past six months — once in November, as a migrant caravan approached the U.S. southern border, and again in February, amid a standoff with Democrats over funding for Trump’s border wall.

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s district in San Francisco was among those the White House wanted to target, according to DHS officials. The administration also considered releasing detainees in other Democratic strongholds.

White House officials first broached the plan in a Nov. 16 email, asking officials at several agencies whether members of the caravan could be arrested at the border and then bused “to small- and mid-sized sanctuary cities,” places where local authorities have refused to hand over illegal immigrants for deportation.

The White House told U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement that the plan was intended to alleviate a shortage of detention space but also served to send a message to Democrats. The attempt at political retribution raised alarm within ICE, with a top official responding that it was rife with budgetary and liability concerns, and noting that “there are PR risks as well.”

After the White House pressed again in February, ICE’s legal department rejected the idea as inappropriate and rebuffed the administration.

I just do not have words to describe my disgust for Trump's capacity for vindictiveness and dangerous fear mongering. When will the country get rid of the monsters in WH. This news is about so many levels of wrongs. Trump wants to use the apprehended immigrants as if they are wild animals to release them in "sanctuary cities" to punish Democrats and blue states!!! WTF!

What is the short-term solution to the 4,000 monthly illegal immigrants entering through the southern border?

[Anonymous]

He is such a pig. His supporters are disgusting.

[Anonymous]

I thought the country was full?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:This is about using human beings to “retaliate” and as “political retribution” to send a message to Democrats. Using the lives of other as cannon fire to teach a lesson to dear leader’s political enemies. Not to fix a situation, but to be purely spiteful with people.

Exactly. He’s disgusting. As are his supporters.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Oh boy, nazis are running America. Remember when things were normal under Obama?

AGAIN:

Why don't you want migrants coming to sanctuary cities?

When will trumpservatives have critical thinking? If you see nothing wrong in what the news report is we have nothing to talk. You guys are walking robots of a cult.

You're not arguing as an intellect, PP. I expect more from a DCUM poster. Remember that name-calling is not arguing.

I posted a list of sanctuary cities and asked OP a few questions. So you'll know my thoughts.

I did not vote for Trump; I didn't vote for HRC. So I'm right in the middle. Whether you think that's a good or bad thing isn't important to me, however.

So this issue is truly a conundrum, no? Liberals want the newcomers. Conservatives don't. Both sides are fighting. But when they are offered a spot in a welcoming and safe city, liberals push back. (at those on this thread do - But I'm guessing the views on this thread a smaller microcosm of the "greater liberal whole.")

Below is a quote from Pelosi:

“The extent of this administration’s cynicism and cruelty cannot be overstated,” Pelosi spokeswoman Ashley Etienne told the paper. “Using human beings — including little children — as pawns in their warped game to perpetuate fear and demonize immigrants is despicable.”

https://www.nydailynews.com/news/national/ny-trump-immigrants-sanctuary-cities-20190412-ckuhtkxntzeg5bjricuq7d2q2q-story.html

According to the article, the newcomers were scheduled for release in San Francisco, where Pelosi has an office.

So here's the real deal. While Trump's motivations may be retaliatory, his opponents' views are hypocritical. If liberals are going to fight him on his desire to send people back, why would they fight him on his measure to send newcomers to sanctuary cities?

conundrum . . .

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:More people helps the economy. Will make these cities wealthier in the long run.

Why don't Liberals (in sanctuary cities) want migrants coming???

Conservatives are so petty.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:This is about using human beings to “retaliate” and as “political retribution” to send a message to Democrats. Using the lives of other as cannon fire to teach a lesson to dear leader’s political enemies. Not to fix a situation, but to be purely spiteful with people.

Aren't sanctuary cities where they are SUPPOSED to be? Mont. Co. is one, according to the link upthread. How is it retaliatory to send newcomers to areas DESIGNED to attract them?

[Anonymous]

The goons are running this Administration. ICE told Trump he could not do this.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:This is about using human beings to “retaliate” and as “political retribution” to send a message to Democrats. Using the lives of other as cannon fire to teach a lesson to dear leader’s political enemies. Not to fix a situation, but to be purely spiteful with people.

Aren't sanctuary cities where they are SUPPOSED to be? Mont. Co. is one, according to the link upthread. How is it retaliatory to send newcomers to areas DESIGNED to attract them?

+1

[Anonymous]

This is because Trump and Miller are retaliating against Liberals, which is not the purpose of government. Trump has cut aid to these countries and is crating a panic. This is just a terrible scenario.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:This is about using human beings to “retaliate” and as “political retribution” to send a message to Democrats. Using the lives of other as cannon fire to teach a lesson to dear leader’s political enemies. Not to fix a situation, but to be purely spiteful with people.

Aren't sanctuary cities where they are SUPPOSED to be? Mont. Co. is one, according to the link upthread. How is it retaliatory to send newcomers to areas DESIGNED to attract them?

Plus, politicians ran on their support for undocumented border crossers. Gov. Cuomo and NY politicians even support aid for the undocumented and rejected tuition assistance for GoldStar families.

I live in a sanctuary city. Send them here. These bureaucrats, leaders, community leaders deserve this.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:This is about using human beings to “retaliate” and as “political retribution” to send a message to Democrats. Using the lives of other as cannon fire to teach a lesson to dear leader’s political enemies. Not to fix a situation, but to be purely spiteful with people.

Aren't sanctuary cities where they are SUPPOSED to be? Mont. Co. is one, according to the link upthread. How is it retaliatory to send newcomers to areas DESIGNED to attract them?

Plus, politicians ran on their support for undocumented border crossers. Gov. Cuomo and NY politicians even support aid for the undocumented and rejected tuition assistance for GoldStar families.

I live in a sanctuary city. Send them here. These bureaucrats, leaders, community leaders deserve this.

There is that spite again. You are a POS, just like Trump and Miller.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:This is about using human beings to “retaliate” and as “political retribution” to send a message to Democrats. Using the lives of other as cannon fire to teach a lesson to dear leader’s political enemies. Not to fix a situation, but to be purely spiteful with people.

Aren't sanctuary cities where they are SUPPOSED to be? Mont. Co. is one, according to the link upthread. How is it retaliatory to send newcomers to areas DESIGNED to attract them?

Do you even know what a sanctuary city is? A sanctuary city can do nothing to protect an undocumented immigrant from ICE.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:More people helps the economy. Will make these cities wealthier in the long run.

Why don't Liberals (in sanctuary cities) want migrants coming???

Conservatives are so petty.

how so?

Where else should they be sent? Arthur, Nebraska?

Again, the point of a SANCTUARY city is to keep people safe - a place of refuge. California, one hell of a large state, has 18 sanctuary cities. And it's located in a great geographic location.

How is it being petty to send them to places where there are welcoming people and resources?

Please share your REAL feelings? Are you located in a sanctuary city?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:More people helps the economy. Will make these cities wealthier in the long run.

Why don't Liberals (in sanctuary cities) want migrants coming???

Conservatives are so petty.

how so?

Where else should they be sent? Arthur, Nebraska?

Again, the point of a SANCTUARY city is to keep people safe - a place of refuge. California, one hell of a large state, has 18 sanctuary cities. And it's located in a great geographic location.

How is it being petty to send them to places where there are welcoming people and resources?

Please share your REAL feelings? Are you located in a sanctuary city?

That is not the point of a SANCTUARY city. Stop lying.

They should be sent back to the origin where they were taken into custody.