Maywood

Luis G

Luis G

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But Maywood is a trend setter. In the midst of an intense national debate about immigration the city council has officially declared Maywood a safe haven for illegal immigrants.

At a weekly immigrants' support group meeting there is a sense of purpose in the air.

It is chaired by the driving force behind the controversial decision, Maywood's deputy mayor Felipe Aguirre.

"We don't think that people are breaking the law if they simply don't have documents, so we decided to turn this place into a sanctuary city," he said.

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At the local police station, Lieutenant Pine agreed to share his concerns about enforcing the law in a city that has declared itself above it.

"We need clarity. We don't know what's going on," he said.

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http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/4867106.stm
 
Better yet, build a fence around the town and don't allow them to leave unless it's south of the border..
 
ok, the INS knows where they are now sooooo why haven’t they sent agents to the city and audit all the businesses in the area?
 
ekahs retsam said:
ok, the INS knows where they are now sooooo why haven’t they sent agents to the city and audit all the businesses in the area?
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Excellent question.
 
Maybe they have and haven't told anyone yet... or maybe they haven't yet but are going to soon... or maybe they're too busy installing drinking fountains in the middle of the desert.
 
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