illegal aliens
WASHINGTON (AP) - The number of illegal immigrants in the United States more than doubled during the 1990s, Census Bureau estimates show.Nearly half of these immigrants arrived from Mexico, lured by a then-strong economy and plentiful jobs.But since the 2000 census was taken, much has changed for many of the roughly 8.7 million undocumented immigrants living in America. Some lost their jobs and returned to their native country.And after the Sept. 11 attacks, the focus has shifted even more to closing immigration loopholes and tightening border patrols amid greater suspicion of foreigners. For instance, the Justice Department has targeted for deportation thousands of men known to be from countries where Osama bin Laden's al-Qaida network operates.The men, thought to be in the country illegally, have ignored orders to leave, Justice officials have said. Many, but not all, of those targeted are of Middle Eastern descent.Preliminary estimates from the 2000 census show that about 115,000 people from Middle Eastern countries live in the United States illegally, or in "quasi-legal" status - refugees or people seeking political asylum.While the vast majority of Middle Eastern immigrants are not terrorists, "the fact that tens of thousands of people from that region and millions more from the rest of the world can settle in the United States illegally means that terrorists who wish to (enter the United states) face few obstacles," said Steven Camarota, research director at the Center for Immigration Studies."We can't protect ourselves from terrorism without dealing with illegal immigration," Camarota said Tuesday. His group's mission statement says that it seeks "fewer immigrants but a warmer welcome for those admitted."Critics favoring more restrictive immigration policy are unfairly using the terrorist attacks to advance their agenda, said Cecilia Munoz, vice president for policy at the National Council of La Raza, a Hispanic advocacy group."It is unreasonable to use this as an opportunity to stir up fear and division," said Munoz.Census estimates show that the number of undocumented immigrants in the United States rose nearly 5 million during the decade, to 8.7 million in 2000. Of that total, almost 3.9 million, or 44 percent, were from Mexico.The Census Bureau did not ask about citizenship status on its forms. Estimates were derived from Census 2000 data and Immigration and Naturalization Service records.Census Bureau analyst Joe Costanzo stressed the figures were preliminary and could change as more research becomes available.But for many demographers, the estimates provide valuable insight into how the U.S. population changed during the 1990s."I wouldn't necessarily raise a red flag over 100,000 people from the Middle East," said Jeffrey Passel, a demographer with the Urban Institute, a liberal-leaning think tank. "However, 8.7 million is a very big number - and it does point to an overall problem in controlling immigration."Pro-immigrant groups like the National Immigration Forum favor stricter measures in the way student and tourist visas are distributed as a key step in tightening security.The Hispanic population, specifically, grew faster than expected during the decade. Latinos numbered 35.3 million in the 2000 census, rivaling blacks as the nation's largest minority group.The number of undocumented men from Mexico grew from 396,000 in 1990 to 2.1 million in 2000. Many of them settled in Northeast and Midwest urban centers whose white residents have fled to the suburbs, said University of Michigan demographer William Frey."Now, the population totals of many cities in the Midwest and Northeast may be left vulnerable by these stricter immigration laws."
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Appeals Court Upholds Ban on Texas Town's Law Barring Illegal Aliens from Rental Housing
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It's amazing that our court systems work for the benefit of the illegals.0 -
From the "Manitoba Herald," Canada:
The flood of American liberals sneaking across the border into Canada has intensified in the past week, sparking calls for increased patrols to stop the illegal immigration. The actions of President Bush are prompting the exodous among left-leaning citizens who fear they'll soon be required to hunt, pray, and agree with Bill O'Reilly. Canafian border farmers say it's not uncommon to see dozens of sociology professors, animal-rights activists and Unitarians crossing their fields at night.
"I went out to milk the cows the other day, and there was a Hollywood producer huddled in the barn," said Manitoba farmer Red Greenfield, whose acreage borders North Dakota. The producer was cold, exhausted and hungry. "He asked me if I could spare a latte and some free-range chicken. When I said I didn't have any, he left. Didn't even get a chance to show him my screenplay, eh?"
In an effort to stop the illegal aliens, Greenfield erected higher fences, but the liberals scaled them. So he tried installing speakers that blare Rush Limbaugh across the fields. "Not real effective," he said. "The liberals still got through, and Rush annoyed the cows so much they wouldn't give milk."
Officials are particularly concerned about smugglers who meet liberals near the Canadian border, pack them into Volvo station wagons, drive them across the border and leave them to fend for themselves. "A lot of these people are not prepared for rugged conditions," an Ontario border patrolman said. "I found one carload without a drop of drinking water. They did have a nice little Napa Valley Cabernet, though."
When liberals are caught, they're sent back across the border, often wailing loudly that they fear retribution from conservatives. Rumors have been circulating about the Bush administration establishing re-education camps in which liberals will be forced to drink domestic beer and watch NASCAR races.
In recent days, liberals have turned to sometimes ingenious ways of crossing the border. Some have taken to posing as senior citizens on bus trips to buy cheap Canadian prescription drugs. After catching a half-dozen young vegans disguised in powdered wigs, Canadian immigration authorities began stopping buses and quizzing the supposed senior-citizen passengers on Perry Como and Rosemary Clooney hits to prove they were alive in the 50's. "If they can't identify the accordion player on The Lawrence Welk Show, we get suspicious about their age," an official said.
Canadian citizens have complained that the illegal immigrants are creating an organic-broccoli shortage and renting all the good Susan Sarandon movies.
"I feel sorry for American liberals, but the Canadian economy just can't support them," an Ottawa resident said. "How many art-history majors does one country need?"0 -
Twelve Americans killed daily by illegal aliens, thats what i heard on the radio today. 0 -
The new term is CRIMINAL ALIEN. 0 -
Just another job Americans won`t do. 0 -
quote:Originally posted by soopershot
Just another job Americans won`t do.
What job would that be?0 -
hmmm, i think i have been talking about illegal aliens killing more american every year than al-qaeda for longer than anyone..... 0 -
That would be killing Americans. Aparently we aren`t getting the job done ourselves so we have to bring in illegals to do it. 0 -
Are tatoos the new camo?just remember don't shoot the little guy on thier arm!Look at the bigger picture! 0
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