| Dear Members 3 items ******************************************************* 1. I have received several emails of this article and have a plan - I will keep you in the loop. See the chart at the link - Unbelievable Please Note: I believe that Sheriff Amazi is doing what she can within her limits Yes, she could push the envelope and be sued by the Administration and varies groups - OR - she can do exactly what she is doing and inform the people of the travesty that is taking place. We must stop sanctuary policy in MN - Legislative time When it comes to enforcing illegal immigration laws, Sheriff Terese Amazi's hands are tied. "We cannot enforce immigration laws," Amazi said. "We can enforce forgery … and violation of state law, but there is no state law that allows us to enforce immigration status. Period." Amazi said because immigration laws are under federal jurisdiction and are not handled by state and local authorities, she and her deputies, along with the Austin Police Department, are unable to investigate potential illegal immigrants. This means local authorities are powerless when it comes to conducting raids on Hormel Foods Corp., Quality Pork Processors, Inc. and other businesses where undocumented workers are frequently discovered, she said. "When people think you can (do a raid) and you can't, it's very frustrating," Amazi said. "We've sat down with Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and they've said, 'We won't do a raid. Period,'" she added. ******************************************************** 2. Charlotte, North Carolina is now the main distribution center for Mexican heroin
Since 2005, average heroin seizures have grown in Charlotte by an incredible 233 percent, from 214 grams to 714. A single dose is usually one 10th of a gram. The Drug Enforcement Administration reports that during 2008 alone, heroin seizures across North Carolina increased by 77 percent over the previous year. The Mexican cartels are sending massive amounts of heroin into North Carolina which is produced from opium from poppy fields throughout western Mexico. With Charlotte now the main distribution center for Mexico's black tar heroin, the drug is more than plentiful inside the city, and the cost is a mere $12.50 a dose. That tremendous supply streaming into Charlotte is fueling a rapidly growing demand which is having a devastating effect on many of the city's residents. The McCleod Addictive Disease Center in Charlotte reports that they now see 15 to 20 new patients daily, seeking treatment for heroin addiction. The center's program manager, Ronnie Bradley says that in 2008, that number was only seven or eight. In 2009, Charlotte Police Captain Mike Adams told the Charlotte Observer that heroin addiction among the city's youth population is becoming a major problem. Capt. Adams said: "A lot of what we deal with is teens, is high school." ******************************************************** 3.. Posted on Monday, January 31, 2011 11:35:53 PM by CedarDave SANTA FE – Governor Susana Martinez announced today that she has signed an executive order rescinding sanctuary status for illegal immigrants who commit crimes in New Mexico while protecting victims and witnesses of criminal acts. The order signed by Governor Martinez directs law enforcement officers to inquire about the immigration status of those who are arrested for committing crimes. "This order takes the handcuffs off of New Mexico's law enforcement officers in their mission to keep our communities safe," said Governor Martinez. "The criminal justice system should have the authority to determine the immigration status of all criminals, regardless of race or ethnicity, and report illegal immigrants who commit crimes to federal authorities. Meanwhile, it is important that we safeguard the ability of victims and witnesses to report crimes to law enforcement officers without fear of repercussion."
(Excerpt) Read more at governor.state.nm.us ...
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