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Tijuana Safehouses

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A look at the cycle that some illegal immigrants go through--being deported from the US and trying to come back again.
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  • http://current.com/items/88819308_fencing_off_mexico
    You *have* to check out this pod on resistance to the planned wall between Mexico and the US border. It's generated quite a bit of discussion.
    mischabarrett
  • Under Title 8 Section 1325 of the U.S. Code, "Improper Entry by Alien," any citizen of any country other than the United States who: Enters or attempts to enter the United States at any time or place other than as designated by immigration officers; or Eludes examination or inspection by immigration officers; or Attempts to enter or obtains entry to the United States by a willfully false or misleading representation or the willful concealment of a material fact; has committed a federal crime. Violations are punishable by criminal fines and imprisonment for up to six months. Repeat offenses can bring up to two years in prison. Additional civil fines may be imposed at the discretion of immigration judges, but civil fines do not negate the criminal sanctions or nature of the offense.
    AND FURTHER: "Any person who . . . encourages or induces an alien to . . . reside . . . knowing or in reckless disregard of the fact that such . . . residence is . . . in violation of law, shall be punished as provided . . . for each alien in respect to whom such a violation occurs . . . fined under title 18 . . . imprisoned not more than 5 years, or both." Section 274 felonies under the federal Immigration and Nationality Act, INA 274A(a)(1)(A): A person (including a group of persons, business, organization, or local government) commits a federal felony when she or he: * assists an alien s/he should reasonably know is illegally in the U.S. or who lacks employment authorization, by transporting, sheltering, or assisting him or her to obtain employment, or * encourages that alien to remain in the U.S. by referring him or her to an employer or by acting as employer or agent for an employer in any way, or * knowingly assists illegal aliens due to personal convictions. Penalties upon conviction include criminal fines, imprisonment, and forfeiture of vehicles and real property used to commit the crime. Anyone employing or contracting with an illegal alien without verifying his or her work authorization status is guilty of a misdemeanor. Aliens and employers violating immigration laws are subject to arrest, detention, and seizure of their vehicles or property. In addition, individuals or entities who engage in racketeering enterprises that commit (or conspire to commit) immigration-related felonies are subject to private civil suits for treble damages and injunctive relief.
    barkway
  • folks crossing borders and risking their lives in scorching hot desserts just to find shitty underpaying jobs should be respected, not dehumanized.
    i wish this pod went beyond portraying "illegal immigrants" as criminals. mainstream media already does so much of that, there are other issues going on, and diving into those complex and interesting dimensions would have made your pod and subjects more dynamic and your piece more informative.
    cvazquez
  • A pod that casts some light on the lives of illegal immigrants. The pod is good in establishing the environment in which they live and in relaying facts to the audience. Some of the immigrants, like Arturo, seems perfectly fine with being deported even though there was a warrant for him. The pod approach the serious subject in a fairly light, almost comedic tone (i.e. Arturo and the last interviewee). It is refreshing to see the subject matter approached so lightly, but then it removes serious deliberation of guilt and consequences for sending the illegal immigrants away. The pod would have been much stronger in presenting the serious side of the issue instead of relying on comic relief to punctuate the scenes. Still, a nice attempt at letting the audience learn more about illegal immigrants.
    MickeyLin
  • This is a cool Pod. I think the pod had great movement and a good flow. I felt it could of been better if had the opposite opinion from others who deport these people back to Mexico. This Pod seems to be one that is longer, but I am not sure. But it is a great story. Good work.
    deg334
  • Great pod. The topic is very hard to cover and I did not sense any bias in the story. It did have some great shots of locations. The home where they deportees go was very key and it really helped the story by showing the viewer an inside look at the lives of people that have been deported and how they deal with it.
    4u2c
  • What's the problem with just acquiring documentation? Whether for student or for work or for holiday. Just do the paperwork, keep it up to date, and voila! you're living in the U.S.A.! Apply for citizenship and you're entitled to pay taxes and received social services. I wish!

    Taxes for 100's of millions of dollars pay for social services for illegal aliens who will not simply fill out paperwork. Let the Safehouses help them. Illegal aliens and anyone who helps them come over the border and stay over the border should be punished by law.

    I am completely unsympathetic to anything other than legal entry. I want the wall and the law enforced. I also want all social services except for emergency care for illegal aliens cut to nothing. I also want the anchor baby law cut out. If you're working here or going to school here, or on holiday here, you can buy insurance here. Or there.

    I also want Ramos and Compean pardoned immediately and celebrated as outstanding border agents.

    DON'T VOTE REPUBLICAN IN 2008!

    DON'T VOTE REPUBLICAN IN 2008!
    purple5440lady

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