Comments on: The Illegal Alien Issue Moves To Liberal Jurisdictions http://www.bvbl.net/index.php/2007/08/18/the-illegal-alien-issue-moves-to-liberal-jurisdictions/ Blog-Fu for Prince William, Manassas and Manassas Park politics. Tue, 14 Feb 2012 00:52:24 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.2.3 By: June - Reston http://www.bvbl.net/index.php/2007/08/18/the-illegal-alien-issue-moves-to-liberal-jurisdictions/#comment-20797 June - Reston Mon, 20 Aug 2007 10:48:41 +0000 http://www.bvbl.net/index.php/2007/08/18/the-illegal-alien-issue-moves-to-liberal-jurisdictions/#comment-20797 re: Anon said on 18 Aug 2007 at 1:37 pm: Here’s an interesting read — a July 25 response that I received from Chairman Connelly: "Fairfax County also currently restricts a number of benefits to those demonstrating legal residence in the United States including several housing assistance, health care and social service programs. Federal, State and County housing assistance programs administered by Fairfax County require documentation of U.S. citizenship. Many Medicaid programs administered by the County also require proof of legal residence. Social services, such as child care assistance, food stamps, home energy assistance, Virginia Initiative for Employment not Welfare assistance, and Temporary Assistance to Needy Families are limited to legal residents." Many of us in Fairfax County take Connelly’s responses with a grain of salt. It may be he’s used this PC line for so long, he’s starting to believe it. Those of us who live, work and shop among illegal aliens KNOW Fairfax County is a Sanctuary County with a “don’t ask/don’t tell” policy when it comes to doling out money, benefits and services to illegal aliens. When the PW and Loudoun Counties illegal aliens planned their protest and retail boycott for later this month, they referred to Fairfax County as "immigrant friendly," and encouraged illegal aliens and apologists to shop Fairfax. Illegal aliens lie about many things, but not about sanctuary cities, towns and counties. re: Anon said on 18 Aug 2007 at 1:37 pm:
Here’s an interesting read — a July 25 response that I received from Chairman Connelly:

“Fairfax County also currently restricts a number of benefits to those demonstrating legal residence in the United States including several housing assistance, health care and social service programs. Federal, State and County housing assistance programs administered by Fairfax County require documentation of U.S. citizenship. Many Medicaid programs administered by the County also require proof of legal residence. Social services, such as child care assistance, food stamps, home energy assistance, Virginia Initiative for Employment not Welfare assistance, and Temporary Assistance to Needy Families are limited to legal residents.”

Many of us in Fairfax County take Connelly’s responses with a grain of salt. It may be he’s used this PC line for so long, he’s starting to believe it. Those of us who live, work and shop among illegal aliens KNOW Fairfax County is a Sanctuary County with a “don’t ask/don’t tell” policy when it comes to doling out money, benefits and services to illegal aliens.

When the PW and Loudoun Counties illegal aliens planned their protest and retail boycott for later this month, they referred to Fairfax County as “immigrant friendly,” and encouraged illegal aliens and apologists to shop Fairfax.

Illegal aliens lie about many things, but not about sanctuary cities, towns and counties.

]]> By: AWCheney http://www.bvbl.net/index.php/2007/08/18/the-illegal-alien-issue-moves-to-liberal-jurisdictions/#comment-20706 AWCheney Sun, 19 Aug 2007 07:57:04 +0000 http://www.bvbl.net/index.php/2007/08/18/the-illegal-alien-issue-moves-to-liberal-jurisdictions/#comment-20706 I doubt that they'll be released Had to Say. They are wanted in NJ for suspicion of murder and they are likely to be in court shortly on an extradition warrant. I doubt that they’ll be released Had to Say. They are wanted in NJ for suspicion of murder and they are likely to be in court shortly on an extradition warrant.

]]> By: Had to Say http://www.bvbl.net/index.php/2007/08/18/the-illegal-alien-issue-moves-to-liberal-jurisdictions/#comment-20698 Had to Say Sun, 19 Aug 2007 03:12:26 +0000 http://www.bvbl.net/index.php/2007/08/18/the-illegal-alien-issue-moves-to-liberal-jurisdictions/#comment-20698 Many times the press say's Manassas when relating to Prince William County. I believe that is what the conflicting reports are about. Three more illegals arrested! They'll be let out tomorrow since it was only false I.D. Wonder whose identity they STOLE. Those poor hard working illegals! Many times the press say’s Manassas when relating to Prince William County. I believe that is what the conflicting reports are about.

Three more illegals arrested! They’ll be let out tomorrow since it was only false I.D. Wonder whose identity they STOLE. Those poor hard working illegals!

]]> By: park'd http://www.bvbl.net/index.php/2007/08/18/the-illegal-alien-issue-moves-to-liberal-jurisdictions/#comment-20696 park'd Sun, 19 Aug 2007 02:39:25 +0000 http://www.bvbl.net/index.php/2007/08/18/the-illegal-alien-issue-moves-to-liberal-jurisdictions/#comment-20696 Don't fret, they will all be back on the streets in no time after they are deported and then waltz right across the border again that same day for their ride back to Virginia. They will be back for the holidays. Thank your police and politicians folks. Don’t fret, they will all be back on the streets in no time after they are deported and then waltz right across the border again that same day for their ride back to Virginia. They will be back for the holidays. Thank your police and politicians folks.

]]> By: anon http://www.bvbl.net/index.php/2007/08/18/the-illegal-alien-issue-moves-to-liberal-jurisdictions/#comment-20693 anon Sat, 18 Aug 2007 23:55:55 +0000 http://www.bvbl.net/index.php/2007/08/18/the-illegal-alien-issue-moves-to-liberal-jurisdictions/#comment-20693 An excerpt from a WCBS report: "In Virginia, Prince William County Police said three others were arrested at the Woodbridge address where the 16-year-old was found. Besides immigration violation charges, the three were also charged with obstruction of justice and accused of providing false personal information to investigators." An excerpt from a WCBS report:

“In Virginia, Prince William County Police said three others were arrested at the Woodbridge address where the 16-year-old was found. Besides immigration violation charges, the three were also charged with obstruction of justice and accused of providing false personal information to investigators.”

]]> By: anon http://www.bvbl.net/index.php/2007/08/18/the-illegal-alien-issue-moves-to-liberal-jurisdictions/#comment-20692 anon Sat, 18 Aug 2007 23:47:10 +0000 http://www.bvbl.net/index.php/2007/08/18/the-illegal-alien-issue-moves-to-liberal-jurisdictions/#comment-20692 These most recently apprehended butchers have been positively identified as illegal aliens, too. One is identified as being nabbed in Woodbridge, VA in some sources and Manassas, VA in other sources. In either case, not at all surprising where they were found. These most recently apprehended butchers have been positively identified as illegal aliens, too. One is identified as being nabbed in Woodbridge, VA in some sources and Manassas, VA in other sources. In either case, not at all surprising where they were found.

]]> By: fed up http://www.bvbl.net/index.php/2007/08/18/the-illegal-alien-issue-moves-to-liberal-jurisdictions/#comment-20687 fed up Sat, 18 Aug 2007 20:18:36 +0000 http://www.bvbl.net/index.php/2007/08/18/the-illegal-alien-issue-moves-to-liberal-jurisdictions/#comment-20687 Barbara both CNN and Wtop report Godinez as being arrested by the FBI fugitive task force in Prince George County in a flophouse where eight other men were staying. He was supposed to flee to Texas and then go back to Mexico. His half brother is being reported as apprehended in Woodbridge. It is amazing to me how this case has been relegated to third page and how everyone is trying to sweep this under the carpet because it does not affect "white" affluent America. I think that this case is a landmark case in understanding where the battle lines are drawn in the inner cities and how this case is part of an ugly reality that is being hidden from view but will increasingly affect poor neighborhoods. If racial tensions are not defused in good time and gang activity is not stemmed, there will be a considerable increase in violent crime for which there will be little remedy. Barbara

both CNN and Wtop report Godinez as being arrested by the FBI fugitive task force in Prince George County in a flophouse where eight other men were staying. He was supposed to flee to Texas and then go back to Mexico. His half brother is being reported as apprehended in Woodbridge.

It is amazing to me how this case has been relegated to third page and how everyone is trying to sweep this under the carpet because it does not affect “white” affluent America. I think that this case is a landmark case in understanding where the battle lines are drawn in the inner cities and how this case is part of an ugly reality that is being hidden from view but will increasingly affect poor neighborhoods. If racial tensions are not defused in good time and gang activity is not stemmed, there will be a considerable increase in violent crime for which there will be little remedy.

]]> By: Barbara Cummings http://www.bvbl.net/index.php/2007/08/18/the-illegal-alien-issue-moves-to-liberal-jurisdictions/#comment-20684 Barbara Cummings Sat, 18 Aug 2007 20:06:12 +0000 http://www.bvbl.net/index.php/2007/08/18/the-illegal-alien-issue-moves-to-liberal-jurisdictions/#comment-20684 Two suspects arrested in Newark shootings NEWARK, N.J., Aug. 18 (UPI) -- Two Newark, N.J., brothers were arrested Saturday for the execution-style slayings of three college students in a city schoolyard earlier this month. Rodolfo Godinez, 24, and his 16-year-old brother were picked up in Manassas, Va., after being tracked down by the FBI, the Newark (N.J.) Star-Ledger reported. The arrests leave only one of six suspects still at large in the Aug. 4 shootings of four young people during a botched robbery. One of the victims survived. The Star-Ledger said Saturday that the Godinez brothers faced three counts of murder plus weapons charges. Law enforcement sources indicated the suspects’ cell phones may have been used to track them to Virginia. Two suspects arrested in Newark shootings

NEWARK, N.J., Aug. 18 (UPI) — Two Newark, N.J., brothers were arrested Saturday for the execution-style slayings of three college students in a city schoolyard earlier this month.

Rodolfo Godinez, 24, and his 16-year-old brother were picked up in Manassas, Va., after being tracked down by the FBI, the Newark (N.J.) Star-Ledger reported.

The arrests leave only one of six suspects still at large in the Aug. 4 shootings of four young people during a botched robbery. One of the victims survived.

The Star-Ledger said Saturday that the Godinez brothers faced three counts of murder plus weapons charges.

Law enforcement sources indicated the suspects’ cell phones may have been used to track them to Virginia.

]]> By: Gainesville Resident http://www.bvbl.net/index.php/2007/08/18/the-illegal-alien-issue-moves-to-liberal-jurisdictions/#comment-20679 Gainesville Resident Sat, 18 Aug 2007 18:59:44 +0000 http://www.bvbl.net/index.php/2007/08/18/the-illegal-alien-issue-moves-to-liberal-jurisdictions/#comment-20679 Or better yet, I hope ICE was called here in our county! Or better yet, I hope ICE was called here in our county!

]]> By: Gainesville Resident http://www.bvbl.net/index.php/2007/08/18/the-illegal-alien-issue-moves-to-liberal-jurisdictions/#comment-20676 Gainesville Resident Sat, 18 Aug 2007 18:47:52 +0000 http://www.bvbl.net/index.php/2007/08/18/the-illegal-alien-issue-moves-to-liberal-jurisdictions/#comment-20676 Did anyone see that one of the suspects wanted in the Newark executions was just arrested in Prince William County? I wish that it had been in Fairfax! Did anyone see that one of the suspects wanted in the Newark executions was just arrested in Prince William County? I wish that it had been in Fairfax!

]]> By: Anon http://www.bvbl.net/index.php/2007/08/18/the-illegal-alien-issue-moves-to-liberal-jurisdictions/#comment-20675 Anon Sat, 18 Aug 2007 17:37:02 +0000 http://www.bvbl.net/index.php/2007/08/18/the-illegal-alien-issue-moves-to-liberal-jurisdictions/#comment-20675 Here's an interesting read -- a July 25 response that I received from Chairman Connelly: "Thank you for contacting me with respect to the issue of illegal immigration. This is a very serious and complicated issue that began when the federal government failed at living up to its responsibilities. "Local jurisdictions across the country have begun attempting various approaches to address the impact of illegal immigration on their communities. While some strategies may prove more effective than others, the courts have overturned a number of these attempts. Therefore, any local action should be carefully thought out to withstand judicial scrutiny, along with ensuring that it fully addresses the long term best interests of the community at large. "Fairfax County currently employs a number of different strategies to deal with illegal immigration. Our Police Department works with the federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement Agency (ICE) and has participated in a regional task force leading to the deportation of a number of illegal immigrants involved in gangs, terrorism and other criminal actions. Additionally, our Police Department checks criminal records and identifies any outstanding ICE detainer warrants on an arrested individual. The Police notify ICE of these outstanding warrants and ICE is supposed to pick up the individual for deportation within 48 hours. Unfortunately, due to strained federal resources, ICE's current capabilities permit it to handle only roughly 40 individuals a month from the Virginia, Maryland and Washington, DC region. Without significant investment by the federal government, any efforts by local jurisdictions may be limited. "Fairfax County also currently restricts a number of benefits to those demonstrating legal residence in the United States including several housing assistance, health care and social service programs. Federal, State and County housing assistance programs administered by Fairfax County require documentation of U.S. citizenship. Many Medicaid programs administered by the County also require proof of legal residence. Social services, such as child care assistance, food stamps, home energy assistance, Virginia Initiative for Employment not Welfare assistance, and Temporary Assistance to Needy Families are limited to legal residents. "In addition to our current practices, Fairfax County is also looking at a number of additional measures that may also prove beneficial to the community at large. We are reviewing the recent enactments by Prince William and Loudoun Counties. Furthermore, in concert with the Sheriff, we are investigating the possibility of deputizing a number of Sheriff's Deputies to perform certain federal immigration duties. "Ultimately, local governments and our citizens are being asked to shoulder the burden of illegal immigration because of the federal government's failure to act on this issue. While Fairfax County cannot fully substitute our local government for the federal responsibility, we will continue to explore how best to serve our community. "It is also important to remember that Fairfax County has been a shining example of the great melting pot that is America, and we are a community rich in cultural diversity. In 1980, Fairfax County was 13.8% minority; today, that number is closer to 40%. In that intervening time, Fairfax County has achieved the second-highest median household incomes in the nation. Our schools' performance continues to outshine the nation, as we are the only jurisdiction our size with all of our high schools named as top performers by Newsweek magazine. Our SAT scores have never been higher. This past year, Fairfax County experienced a 32 year low in crime rates; the lowest crime rate of any jurisdiction our size in America. As we work to address the issue of illegal immigration it is essential that we do not unfairly malign our immigrant community as a whole and the many positive contributions that they have made to Fairfax County. "Thank you again for sharing your concerns on this pressing issue. "Sincerely, "Gerald E. Connolly, Chairman "Fairfax County Board of Supervisors" Here’s an interesting read — a July 25 response that I received from Chairman Connelly:

“Thank you for contacting me with respect to the issue of illegal
immigration. This is a very serious and complicated issue that began
when the federal government failed at living up to its responsibilities.

“Local jurisdictions across the country have begun attempting various
approaches to address the impact of illegal immigration on their
communities. While some strategies may prove more effective than
others, the courts have overturned a number of these attempts.
Therefore, any local action should be carefully thought out to withstand
judicial scrutiny, along with ensuring that it fully addresses the long
term best interests of the community at large.

“Fairfax County currently employs a number of different strategies to
deal with illegal immigration. Our Police Department works with the
federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement Agency (ICE) and has
participated in a regional task force leading to the deportation of a
number of illegal immigrants involved in gangs, terrorism and other
criminal actions. Additionally, our Police Department checks criminal
records and identifies any outstanding ICE detainer warrants on an
arrested individual. The Police notify ICE of these outstanding
warrants and ICE is supposed to pick up the individual for deportation
within 48 hours. Unfortunately, due to strained federal resources,
ICE’s current capabilities permit it to handle only roughly 40
individuals a month from the Virginia, Maryland and Washington, DC
region. Without significant investment by the federal government, any
efforts by local jurisdictions may be limited.

“Fairfax County also currently restricts a number of benefits to those
demonstrating legal residence in the United States including several
housing assistance, health care and social service programs. Federal,
State and County housing assistance programs administered by Fairfax
County require documentation of U.S. citizenship. Many Medicaid programs
administered by the County also require proof of legal residence.
Social services, such as child care assistance, food stamps, home energy
assistance, Virginia Initiative for Employment not Welfare assistance,
and Temporary Assistance to Needy Families are limited to legal
residents.

“In addition to our current practices, Fairfax County is also looking at
a number of additional measures that may also prove beneficial to the
community at large. We are reviewing the recent enactments by Prince
William and Loudoun Counties. Furthermore, in concert with the Sheriff,
we are investigating the possibility of deputizing a number of Sheriff’s
Deputies to perform certain federal immigration duties.

“Ultimately, local governments and our citizens are being asked to
shoulder the burden of illegal immigration because of the federal
government’s failure to act on this issue. While Fairfax County cannot
fully substitute our local government for the federal responsibility, we
will continue to explore how best to serve our community.

“It is also important to remember that Fairfax County has been a shining
example of the great melting pot that is America, and we are a community
rich in cultural diversity. In 1980, Fairfax County was 13.8% minority;
today, that number is closer to 40%. In that intervening time, Fairfax
County has achieved the second-highest median household incomes in the
nation. Our schools’ performance continues to outshine the nation, as
we are the only jurisdiction our size with all of our high schools named
as top performers by Newsweek magazine. Our SAT scores have never been
higher. This past year, Fairfax County experienced a 32 year low in
crime rates; the lowest crime rate of any jurisdiction our size in
America. As we work to address the issue of illegal immigration it is
essential that we do not unfairly malign our immigrant community as a
whole and the many positive contributions that they have made to Fairfax
County.

“Thank you again for sharing your concerns on this pressing issue.

“Sincerely,

“Gerald E. Connolly, Chairman
“Fairfax County Board of Supervisors”

]]> By: monticup http://www.bvbl.net/index.php/2007/08/18/the-illegal-alien-issue-moves-to-liberal-jurisdictions/#comment-20672 monticup Sat, 18 Aug 2007 15:13:01 +0000 http://www.bvbl.net/index.php/2007/08/18/the-illegal-alien-issue-moves-to-liberal-jurisdictions/#comment-20672 My brother, who is a liberal, lives in the Peoples Republic of Arlington. He's finding out that he will have to send his daughters to school in South Arlington with the illegal aliens' anchor babies. He's not happy. My brother, who is a liberal, lives in the Peoples Republic of Arlington. He’s finding out that he will have to send his daughters to school in South Arlington with the illegal aliens’ anchor babies. He’s not happy.

]]> By: fed up http://www.bvbl.net/index.php/2007/08/18/the-illegal-alien-issue-moves-to-liberal-jurisdictions/#comment-20670 fed up Sat, 18 Aug 2007 14:44:58 +0000 http://www.bvbl.net/index.php/2007/08/18/the-illegal-alien-issue-moves-to-liberal-jurisdictions/#comment-20670 I can tell you for a fact that illegal immigration is the single, solitary most important issue in this election. It is also the only issue which will not only divide Democrats, but turn democrats to other parties, but only if the Republicans show the leadership we need. At this point, no one wants to take up this fight in a meaningful way. Republicans have a true opportunity here which will be utterly wasted if they do not heed to the people's will. I can tell you for a fact that illegal immigration is the single, solitary most important issue in this election. It is also the only issue which will not only divide Democrats, but turn democrats to other parties, but only if the Republicans show the leadership we need. At this point, no one wants to take up this fight in a meaningful way. Republicans have a true opportunity here which will be utterly wasted if they do not heed to the people’s will.

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