I know that Allentown isn't a Sanctuary City, but rather A Welcoming City. While the distinction isn't lost on me, apparently it is lost on the Feds and ICE, they're camping at 5th & Hamilton.
Allentown Mayor Matt Tuerk is upset that ICE is operating in the Lehigh County Courthouse, and has asked a local judge to intervene against the Federal government's right to do so. Although the county courthouse is located in Allentown, the request is clearly politically based, and outside of the mayor's purview. Likewise, County Commissioner Jon Irons is involved with a volunteer group, Lehigh Valley Emergency Response Network, actively intervening on behalf of the immigrants detained.
Allentown City Council Vice President Cynthia Mota has a business to assist immigrants. Ce-Ce and company (Natalie) are also on board with the mission. Although I lean to the right, even I have issues with our detention centers in El Salvador and the Everglades.
I was so happy to hear that there were protesters against ICE at the Lehigh County Commissioners meeting last week, and that Mayor Tuerk was trying to grandstand on the issue as well.
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I know that ICE is targeting areas that aren’t cooperating with the federal government, and the actions last week will only draw more ICE scrutiny and action.
There are plenty of illegals in Allentown, and I can’t wait for the federal government to remove the criminal illegals in the city.
It won’t solve all of the city’s problems, but it will help with a lot of them.
I think a priority for ICE, would be to deport all those illegal residents incarcerated in county, state and federal jails. This would provide a relief to the cost of these jurisdictions and to the taxpayers.
ReplyDeleteI really do believe ICE is concentrating its efforts only on those illegals residing here who have already been adjudicated as criminals for behaviors well beyond simply entering our borders without following proper procedures. Such “line jumpers” are unwanted and are placing themself and their family members in jeopardy of having their daily lives disrupted.
ReplyDeleteTo all those described above, I say “too bad.” Yes, it’s inconvenient for you and yours, but get out now and return again the right way. Until then, best to take your family with you.
In my opinion all illegal immigrants must be deported, the democrat elected officials who opened our boarders must never again be allowed to damage our Country and the current elected officials who impede ICE law enforcement are violating their oaths of office to uphold the laws of our Country and therefore should be impeached and removed from office.
ReplyDeleteWas Allentown a more attractive place 50 years ago? Were the streets cleaner and safer? Was the city run more efficiently with the parks tip top and the Youth Sports Leagues strong? Was city hall functional and business like? Was the ASD an attractive choice for educating one’s children?
ReplyDeleteOf course none of this matters. All that matters is the condition of today’s streets, neighborhoods, parks and schools.
That a look around..
In the meantime the voters of the country have decided that illegal immigration has gone way too far for much too long.
Allentown, Bethlehem, Easton, and LMTwp. will all get to decide how they address the situation in the here and now.
What does this Mayor, any Mayor, have to do with the operations of the County Courthouse?
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