But these sheriffs can also enforce these awful laws in communities not just the border. And these threats of deportation are scaring local families as well as increasing fear of public safety. Sheriff Fullen has made horrible remarks about migrants, and has tried to paint them as criminals.

Under her leadership, the commission agreed on three basic principles: First, illegal immigration is a violation of the rule of law and undermines America’s tradition as a nation of immigrants; second, legal immigration, if properly regulated, serves the national interest; and third, the nation must pay attention not only to who gets in but also to what happens to them after they arrive. The commission ultimately recommended an overall reduction in legal immigration while also temporarily increasing visas for spouses and minor children of citizens or legal permanent residents.

The prison and justice system are often unjust and need to be redeemed Even though prison reform has been lacking its not to late to push for better reform