http://www.firesociety.com FireSociety - Grassfire Immigration Blog Mon, 05 May 2008 16:10:59 GMT admin@firesociety.com FireSociety 60 http://www.firesociety.com/images/home/mainlogo.gif http://www.firesociety.com http://www.firesociety.com/blog/45517/25004/Federal--amp--State-Governments-Getting-Tough-on-Illegals/?src=103 Grassfire Immigration Blog • View all entries • Subscribe RSS Posted by: Marc Demshock Federal & State Governments Getting Tough on Illegals More Prosecutors On the Border The United States Department of Justice (DOJ) announced its augmented investment of $7 million to boost U.S. Attorney offices in Texas, Arizona, New Mexico, and California. Sixty-four assistant U.S. Attorneys and 35 support Staff will be hired to expand the prosecution of human traffickers, drug and gun smugglers, violent criminals and money launderers. This increase shows that border security is a top priority for the DOJ and these new sources will allow for better border security. The investments in the U.S. attorney offices are great but the current influx of illegal aliens will continue as long as the borders are open. The Federal government needs to take their constitutional responsibility and secure our borders by building the fence. Once the fence is built, the amount of illegal aliens will decrease and money can be spend on real immigration reform. More Here South Carolina To Build Prisons Only for Illegals Recently, the South Carolina sheriffs have endorsed a plan to build prisons only for illegal aliens awaiting deportation. Currently, the illegal aliens are taking ... Immigration Mon, 05 May 2008 16:10:58 GMT Grassfire Immigration Blog http://www.firesociety.com/blog/45517/25004/Federal--amp--State-Governments-Getting-Tough-on-Illegals/?src=103#discussion http://www.firesociety.com/blog/45517/24614/Illegal-Aliens-Only-Take-Jobs-Americans-Don-t-Want...Really-/?src=103   Grassfire Immigration Blog • View all entries • Subscribe RSS Posted by: Marc Demshock Illegal Aliens Only Take Jobs Americans Don't Want....Really? Unemployment Plummets After Crackdown of Illegals.   Wait a second, didn’t the U.S. Chamber of Commerce just issue a report saying that the DHS plan to crack down on employers hiring illegal aliens would be bad for the economy? See article here.   As unemployment rates increase across the United States, Oklahoma is experiencing a dramatic reduction in unemployment.   The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that unemployment in Oklahoma had fallen to 3.1 % in March, down 4% from March last year. Meanwhile, nationwide unemployment us up to 5.1%, up from 4.4% last year.   This decrease is attributed to the passage of Oklahoma House Bill 1804 , the Oklahoma Taxpayer and Citizen Protection Act of 2007.   Some argue that this bill is the toughest state law targeting illegal immigration.   The law imposes strict penalties on employer who knowingly higher illegals, makes it a felony to transport or shelter illegal immigrants, forbids the state to issue drivers licenses or pay social welfare to illegal aliens or their families, and empowers state and local ... Immigration Fri, 25 Apr 2008 21:01:01 GMT Grassfire Immigration Blog http://www.firesociety.com/blog/45517/24614/Illegal-Aliens-Only-Take-Jobs-Americans-Don-t-Want...Really-/?src=103#discussion http://www.firesociety.com/blog/45517/24589/U.S.-Chamber-of-Commerce--De-Facto-Lobbyis-for-Illegals/?src=103 Grassfire Immigration Blog • View all entries • Subscribe RSS Posted by: Marc Demshock U.S. Chamber of Commerce—De Facto lobbyist for Illegals Is the United States Chamber of Commerce lobbying for Mexico? The US Chamber of Commerce is the world’s largest business federation and apparently it is one of illegal alien’s devoted advocates. A recent article out of Capital Hill, Study: Illegal Worker Crackdown Would Cost Employers $1B reveals that the US Chamber of Commerce’s recent study claims that the government’s plan to crack down on illegal workers could cost employers more than $1 billion a year and legal workers billions in lost wages. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) proposed a “no-match” rule that would require employers to fire workers who can’t resolve mismatches between their name and social security number. The U.S. Chamber opposes this plan because of their contention that it costs too much. The Chamber makes the argument that no-match social security numbers do occur with illegal aliens, but they are just as likely to occur due to typos, misspellings and name changes. According to the Chamber’s report written by Richard Belzer, consultant and former economist with the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), DHS’s plan ... Immigration Fri, 25 Apr 2008 15:11:19 GMT Grassfire Immigration Blog http://www.firesociety.com/blog/45517/24589/U.S.-Chamber-of-Commerce--De-Facto-Lobbyis-for-Illegals/?src=103#discussion http://www.firesociety.com/blog/45517/24227/Border-Patrol-Agents-Confirm-the-Fence-s-Success/?src=103 WORD JUST IN: The Border Fence Works The Christian Science Monitor has released two articles that proclaim the success of the border fence (where it is actually built), Where U.S.-Mexico Border Fence is Tall, Border Crossings Fall and reveal that the actual fence that is built is tattered and ragged, Along U.S.- Mexican Border, An Erratic Patchwork Fence. The border fence (wall) in Yuma, Arizona works. Just imagine that you are an illegal alien running towards the border and then you come across a huge triple-layered fence. First, you would have to scale a 20 foot high steel fence reinforced by cement-filled steel piping. Then if you were lucky, you might have enough time and strength to climb another tall steel mesh fence. And if you are lucky enough not to be caught by the Border Patrol you can sprint 30 feet to the next cyclone fence topped with jagged concertina wire. Not even the best Olympic decatheletes could past this triple-layered fence before the Border Patrol could nab them. This is the kind of barrier that stops illegal aliens in their tracks and it's just what the doctor ordered for a secure border. Since the triple-layered fence was complete ... Immigration Thu, 17 Apr 2008 19:10:25 GMT Grassfire Immigration Blog http://www.firesociety.com/blog/45517/24227/Border-Patrol-Agents-Confirm-the-Fence-s-Success/?src=103#discussion http://www.firesociety.com/blog/45517/23936/Border-Patrol-Sees-a-Decrease-in-Illegal-Alien-Apprehesions/?src=103 Grassfire Immigration Blog • View all entries • Subscribe RSS Posted by: Marc Demshock Decrease In Illegal Apprehensions: Are you sure? Great News! A recent Wall Street Journal Article, Crossings By Migrants Slow as Job Picture Dims , states that the number of illegal aliens apprehended along the U.S. - Mexico border is falling steeply. This steep decline is an indication that the economic downturn, combined with the beefed-up security is a formidable deterrent for unauthorized crossings. According to the U.S. Border Patrol there is no way to measure the number of people who try to sneak into the U.S. from Mexico each year. However, federal officials still consider border arrests a key indicator of how many people are attempting to cross the border. The U.S. Border Patrol estimates that the number of apprehensions dropped 17% between October 1, 2007 and March 31st, 2008 when compared to that same time span in 2006 to 2007. To what can we attribute the decrease in illegal immigrants apprehended? The Border Patrol and some experts argue that tougher measures and a greater number of agents on the ground are the deciding factors in discouraging border crossings. Other experts cite tougher state laws, especially ... Immigration Wed, 09 Apr 2008 20:51:03 GMT Grassfire Immigration Blog http://www.firesociety.com/blog/45517/23936/Border-Patrol-Sees-a-Decrease-in-Illegal-Alien-Apprehesions/?src=103#discussion http://www.firesociety.com/blog/45517/23933/DHS-Waives-Environmental-Laws-Yet-Still-in-Local-Negotiations/?src=103 Grassfire Immigration Blog • View all entries • Subscribe RSS Posted by: Marc Demshock DHS To Destroy Sabal Palm Audubon Center??? In a recent New York Times article , A Natural Treasure That May End Up Without a Country , Dan Berry explains the DHS cruel treatment of The Sabal Palm Audubon Center in Brownsville, Tex. Named for the stocky palm trees of the Rio Grande Valley, the center is home to rare birds and other wildlife, and may end up on the Mexico side of the border fence. For the past decade, the property has been a stomping ground for illegal aliens. Ten years ago, federal agents intercepted hundreds of illegal immigrants crossing Sabal Palms. However, border security has increased and the patterns of the illegals has changed and the number of interceptions has decreased. However, with a double layered border fence, DHS can optimize their border agents and use them elsewhere while the border fence will keep illegals from crossing at Sabal Palm. Will the the U.S. really build the fence on the North side of the audubon grounds? Probably not. Despite the fact that last week, President Bush and his Department of Homeland Security (DHS) waived environmental and land management laws to ... Immigration Wed, 09 Apr 2008 18:36:10 GMT Grassfire Immigration Blog http://www.firesociety.com/blog/45517/23933/DHS-Waives-Environmental-Laws-Yet-Still-in-Local-Negotiations/?src=103#discussion http://www.firesociety.com/blog/45517/23240/Media-Pushing-Immigration-To-Back-Burner-/?src=103 Grassfire Immigration Blog • View all entries • Subscribe RSS Posted by: Marc Demshock Illegal Immigration on the Political Backburner? Is the illegal immigration issue on the political backburner? A recent Houston Chronicle article says that illegal immigration is no longer a hot-button issue, and it resides in the shadows of political discourse. By analyzing, the presidential candidates and the mainstream media one would agree that immigration is positioned in the shadows.   However, despite the mainstream media’s disdain for securing America’s borders   and the presidential candidates unwillingness to debate the issue, real illegal immigration reform is taking place.   Both Congress and the States have taken the initiative to crack down on illegal immigration. After Grassfire.org broke the “Secure Fence Hoax”, key members of Congress took action in an effort to “undo” what the Hutchison amendment did, by restoring deadlines and the double fence mandates for the entire 854 miles of border. Two bills introduced in Congress demand that the government makes good on their original promise to build the border fence: 1) Fence by Date Certain Act (H.R. 4987) , submitted by Congressman Walter Jones (R-NC). and 2)  Reinstatement of the Secure Fence Act of 2008 (H.R. 5124) sponsored by Congressman Duncan ... Mon, 17 Mar 2008 15:48:56 GMT Grassfire Immigration Blog http://www.firesociety.com/blog/45517/23240/Media-Pushing-Immigration-To-Back-Burner-/?src=103#discussion http://www.firesociety.com/blog/45517/22971/Did-Hillary-Lie-About-Border-Fence-Plan-/?src=103 Grassfire Immigration Blog • View all entries • Subscribe RSS Posted by: Marc Demshock Did Hillary Lie About the Border Fence Plan? In the February 22, primary debate in Austin, Texas Senator Clinton made her convictions clear. Clinton called the Border Fence “absurd” and falsely accused the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) of not listening to the locals and "cuting off" part of the University of Texas-Brownsville Campus.   Clinton remarked, “I think when both of us voted for this, we were voting for the possibility that where it was appropriate and made sense, it would be considered. But as with so much, the Bush Administration has gone off the deep end, and they are unfortunately coming up with a plan that I think is counterproductive." See Transcript Taking these accusations to task, I called the Department of Homeland Security and uncovered the truth concerning the University of Texas-Brownsville situation. After speaking with a DHS agent, I was enlightened by the truth. Which is that the DHS adopted plan does not cut the campus in half. The adopted plan runs along the Rio Grande River and it does not separate and building on campus. However, the plan does involve the ... Grassfire.org Election 2008 Immigration Fri, 07 Mar 2008 17:50:28 GMT Grassfire Immigration Blog http://www.firesociety.com/blog/45517/22971/Did-Hillary-Lie-About-Border-Fence-Plan-/?src=103#discussion http://www.firesociety.com/blog/45517/22939/Dobbs-launches-daily-talk-radio-show/?src=103 Grassfire Immigration Blog • View all entries • Subscribe RSS Posted by: Steve Elliott Dobbs joins talk radio Lou Dobbs, who has re-made his career by being the media standardbearer for border security issues through his daily CNN show, just launched a radio show , 3-6pm eastern. Listen live online or download completed shows here . Contact info: By Phone: (877) 55-DOBBS By Email: lou@loudobbsradio.com Affiliates: Can't find any information on how many stations this is launching on. Press release here . Huffington post article . Can Dobbs make it on radio? If he develops a show that follows the content line of his television offering, which is highly likely, he has a good chance. But radio is different from TV, although Dobbs' opinionated style of news reporting fits well with the talk medium. I have XM radio so I've heard Lou's CNN TV show in my car as if it were radio. Audio-only, Dobbs' opinions jump out a bit more than when watching on TV. And he likes to go off-script with TV. We'll hear Lou off script even more on radio. Immigration Thu, 06 Mar 2008 19:18:06 GMT Grassfire Immigration Blog http://www.firesociety.com/blog/45517/22939/Dobbs-launches-daily-talk-radio-show/?src=103#discussion http://www.firesociety.com/blog/45517/22937/Senate-Bills-on-Illegal-Immigration/?src=103 Grassfire Immigration Blog • View all entries • Subscribe RSS Posted by: Marc Demshock GOP Senators launch array of immigration bills Republican Senators have not forgotten about the failed immigration reform of 2006 and they want America to know that they have not forgotten about the importance of real immigration reform. A group of Republican Senators, led by Senator Jeff Sessions, are rolling out 11 bills under the banner “Immigration Enforcement and Assimilation.” Each bill presents a significant and precise step towards immigration reform. The goals of the immigration and assimilation bills are to secure America’s borders, increase enforcement on employers, and restore law and order to the immigration system. Specifically the provisions call for: --mandatory minimum jail time for illegals entering the U.S. --allowing DHS to use SSN "no match" letters as evidence --worksite enforcement act of 2008 --Complete the Fence Act (see Grassfire's petition which just crossed 100,000 signers) --No COPS funding for sanctuary cities --National Language Act: makes English national language and eliminates entitlement of getting govt. docs printed in other languages --extending role of National Guard at the border --discourage and penalize states that still make it easy for illegals to get driver's licenses. The following ... Immigration Republicans Thu, 06 Mar 2008 19:02:45 GMT Grassfire Immigration Blog http://www.firesociety.com/blog/45517/22937/Senate-Bills-on-Illegal-Immigration/?src=103#discussion