June 06, 2007

ICE raids New Haven (John DeStefano + Mexico)

Drudge is linking to the story about Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arresting dozens of illegal aliens in New Haven, Connecticut earlier today. This is apparently part of their occasional sweeps of fugitives and criminal aliens. And, it comes not long after that city voted to create their own ID card which would be available to anyone, whether illegal aliens or here legally. Mayor John DeStefano and his aide Kica Matos [1] - the latter is the designer of the cards program - are, needless to say, up in arms.

Now, for the stories that won't be discussed.

First, last month DHS head Michael Chertoff promised to conduct raids which he strongly implied would be highly emotional affairs and would inflame the left. If you start hearing stories about how the raid tore families apart or see crying babies being waved about, blame him.

Second, those who support immigration "reform" - which is being sold based on its stricter enforcement - will come out against this instance of stricter enforcement and will show once again that they aren't really in support of "reform" so much as they're just opposed to enforcement.

Third, Kica Matos is the former head of a group called Junta for Progressive Action, and that group is collaborating with the Mexican government. She's married to DeStefano's campaign manager from his gubanatorial run, so the mayor is tightly affiliated with those willing to collaborate with a foreign government.

[1] newhavenindependent.org/archives/2007/06/fed_sweep_fair.php

Posted to Immigration2007a at June 6, 2007 01:17 PM