Arizona Immigration Law Vs Mexico Immigration Laws

Article first published as Immigration: Mexico Cannot See The Man In The Mirror on Blogcritics

In an article by Michelle Malkin titled "How Mexico Treats Its Illegal Aliens", I found a well layed out argument showing the contrast between Mexico's immigrations provisions and SB 1070 in Arizona. Upon completion of my reading, I felt compelled to offer my opinion in which I used the information obtained by Ms. Malkin.
Reality: Mexico is making demands on the United States that it will not concede to its Southern neighbor: Central America. Just as immigrants cross the U.S. - Mexico border there are immigrants from Cuba and Central America crossing Mexico’s Southern border into Mexico. Does Mexico treat their illegal immigrants the same way that they demand Arizona and the United States treat their illegal immigrants?

Of course not. In fact, Mexico’s immigration laws and policies are far stricter than any imposed in the United States.

If a person crosses Mexico’s Southern border illegally into their country and are detained, by law, "illegal entry into the country is equivalent to a felony punishable by two years’ imprisonment. . . Document fraud and alien marriage fraud is subject to fine and imprisonment; evading deportation is a serious crime; illegal re-entry after deportation is punishable by ten years’ imprisonment. Foreigners may be kicked out of the country without due process and the endless bites at the litigation apple that illegal aliens are afforded in our country."

If a person crosses the United States’ Southern border into our country in the State of Arizona the punishment that they can expect to receive is no where near what Mexico hands out. First, the immigrant has to have been “found out” and by law this will be when an officer of the law is suspicious of their citizenship status while executing his duties for a crime. If the officer becomes highly suspicious of a person being in the country illegally, he can request documents of proof from that person. At this point the new law requires the law enforcement officer to check with U.S. Immigrations or another federal agency to confirm and detain the person if they are in the country illegally.

Some type of civil offense has to have taken place before an officer even approaches an individual about their immigration status in Arizona. This is not the case in Mexico, just suspicion of a person, mostly foreigners, citizenship is all the Mexican authorities needs to detain and question a person.

It is a national mandate that all law enforcement, local, state, and federal are required to enforce Mexico’s immigration laws. Not only is the military required to assist, a civilian/citizen can make an arrest. No where in the United States is a citizen authorized to arrest someone that they think is here illegally.

Mexico’s National Catalog of Foreigners tracks every tourist and foreign traveler at all times. Their have a National Registry that tracks and verifies the identity of all mexican citizens, they must carry identification card, just as Americans are required to do in the form of an identification card or driver license. If someone is unable to produce this they can be arrested as an illegal alien.

In Arizona the difference is that there is no registry listing every non-citizen within its borders. That is not a state responsibility, but falls on the United States government to maintain and enforce. At state level the ability to check ones citizenry in support of the 14th Amendment by local and state law enforcement or even businesses is all ready a requirement by the federal government. Whenever you are approached by the police they will ask to see identification, if you are in a vehicle he wants to see your driver license, and when you are being hired by a business you are given paperwork that specifically ask for proof of citizenry.

The provisions of Mexico’s Ley General de Población (General Law of the Population) lay out the above and there’s been no public outcry for  immigration reform, because it is illegal for any non-citizen to express such in public gatherings. Is this not what the Mexican government doing here by registering complaint with the President and joining in on the lawsuits against Arizona’s new immigration law?

They do not allow any noncitizen to participate in or be involved with the political affairs of the country. There are a lot of Mexican statutes that limits the participation of foreigners in everything from investment, education, mining and civil aviation to electric energy and firearms. This is especially true when it comes to both private property and your rights at your place of employment.
If an individual applies for citizenship with the Mexican Consulate they:

-- must not upset “the equilibrium of the national demographics.”

– must enhance the country’s “economic or national interests”

-- “not found to be physically or mentally unhealthy,”

-- show no “contempt against national sovereignty or security.”

-- must not be economic burdens on society and must have clean criminal histories…

-- "must show a birth certificate, provide a bank statement proving economic independence, pass an exam and prove they can provide their own health care".

If we applied this to the immigrants that enter this country illegally or apply to become an American citizen, would it ease the tensions that have been brewing ever since SB 1070 was introduced? Perhaps not, but by presenting this argument to those that has a need to know just might make Mexico sit back and do as they say, and not as they please.

Palin, Palin, Palin - Why Forth Art Thou, Palin

Where there is national happenings you can bet that certain people will add their two cents. The Reverend Al Sharpton will be wherever there is a racial injustice, as one perceived  so profoundly as the immigration law passed by Arizona Governor Brewer. This man has had a presence since the days of marches and boycotts with Martin Luther King Jr. So,  his presence here is expected. But Sarah Palin?

Palin, Palin, Sarah Palin, why forth art thou involved? It seems that every time there is something negative reflecting on the Barack Administration, you are one of the first to open their mouth to criticize. No one can deny that enforcing our immigration laws should be a federal matter, but why do you feel that it is your job to help make it a point? The migration of illegals into the United States is not new, and discouraging illegal aliens, deporting them, does not seem to work on any level. It has gone on for far too long.

You agree with the actions of Governor Brewer, and I do too, but do you feel that this will help clear you a path to the White House? Do you really believe that Governor Brewer took the appropriate action to bring this problem to the American people and the world?

Everyone is attacking Governor Brewer and the state of Arizona. Arizona's own cities, their neighboring states, neighboring nation, and different public figures and celebrities here and abroad.

Do you think, Ms. Palin, that Mexico is upset because it is targeting their native people, or is the Mexican government mad that they may no longer have a way to get rid of its undesirables? That it will cut off its drug cartels pipeline into the United States? Hmmm, loss of finances.

Ms Palin, do you feel that this is a national or international matter? Mexico has no business trying to get involved in the internal affairs of another nation. Our nation. Your actions on this matter may decide your political future. Is this your thoughts too? Going from speaking to a group of hunters to getting in the political spotlight as just a window of opportunity to keep your name in the American people's mind.

This is just my opinion of your involvement.

Arkansas Eyes On Arizona Illegal Immigrant Legislation

In another show of loss faith in the federal government, the State of Arizona has imposed an illegal immigration law in an attempt to stabilize their state economy. The law requires immigrants to carry papers showing that they are in the United States legally. It also requires police to question people as to their immigration status if they are suspected of being here illegally.

One group that is monitoring the end results of the law is a non-profit organization in Arkansas called Secure Arkansas. Since the state of Arkansas has no such law in place, the group is very interested in modeling similar legislation in Arkansas. Oklahoma is another state that has tough illegal immigration laws. During the period that it went into effect, Arkansas became a safe haven or sanctuary for illegals aliens.

Secure Arkansas is currently collecting signatures for a ballot proposal amending the state constitution to deny state services to most illegal immigrants. One of their concerns is the drain illegal immigrants has had on the state's coffers. During these days of tight financing, providing such services to illegals overwhelms the taxpayer.

When such actions are being considered that affects such a large number of people, you have a pro and con side of the issues. In this case, the opposition to having laws similar to Arizona is a group called the Arkansas Friendship Coalition. The A.F.C. was formed to oppose any laws that targets illegals. They foresee such laws or legislation to legalize racial profiling. Another group that said it would oppose such laws within the state, is the state chapter of the League of United Latin American Citizens, or LULAC.

Both groups feel that actions governing such laws should rest on the shoulders of the federal government, and not the states individually. One of the reasons the State of Arizona created such legislation is that the federal government is failing in this area of their responsibilities.

The Last Partner has long thought that illegal immigrants were a major concern to our country and our country's economy in that commonly they join our work forces at lower wages, taken on employment that a legal citizen should be performing. Whether that employee be a natural American or not. It would not be so bad a problem if the large corporations and companies would enforce the intention that all its employees are legal citizens of this country. As long as they sanction such practices similar to this, the problem will never be resolved.

Contrary to our nation's policies, the Mexican government has been in the news condemning such practices as sending their own citizens back where they came from. Mexico. I believe that this is because we are getting a large number of their criminals elements. You know the violent domestic abusers and drug peddlers. The Mexican government should be held accountable for its non-existing support of this problem. That might reduce some of the financial burden to the American taxpayer.

Do not get me wrong, I am not against the Mexicans, prejudice or biased against their race. If the problem was reversed I feel then that our government should be held accountable. My Hispanic associates believe this also. If they want to come over here, get the proper authorization.

To ease up on the problem of illegal aliens, the president wants to offer amnesty. If all of the states bordering (including) Mexico would adopt and enforce similar imigration laws, we would not have to increase our number of border patrols, and we would more or less see the deportation numbers drop. This might even shut down some drug cartels if background checks are performed prior too crossing the border.

Tell those wishing to come and live in the United States to get their green card, apply for citizenship and follow this country's laws. Then we can welcome them with open arms.

This is the voice of the Last Partner.