Hey folks,

"Legal immigration is an important part of our country's history and the American dream exists for many immigrants
However, that dream involves playing by the rules and those who break our criminal laws will be removed from the country."

More than 100 of those caught in the sweep have already been deported, with many others facing proceedings.
Officials said more than 80% of the 286 people arrested between Tuesday and Thursday had previous convictions for serious or violent crimes including rape and robbery.
'Worldwide'
There were also 30 convicted sex offenders in the group.
Most of the people - 207 - arrested were Mexican nationals, the AFP reported.
The others were from countries including Guatemala, India, Bolivia, the UK, Cambodia and Thailand.
At least 17 people are due to face charges for illegally re-entering the country after being deported. If they are convicted, they face 20 years in jail.
But what about all those innocent, hardworking Immigrants? Out of all those arrested, only 6 had no criminal records. YET, some could argue that just them BEING here is a crime. Their first act EVER, in our country is breaking the law by coming here illegally.
Glad to see someone stepping up and actually trying to do something about it. You know, instead of giving them Driver's Licences and Healthcare.
Peter
Sources:
BBC News - US federal agents arrest 286 'immigrant criminals'
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