In 2015 the U.S. House of Representatives introduced the Establishing Mandatory Minimums for Illegal Reentry Act of 2015 (Kate’s Law.) The law was introduced after San Francisco 32 year old San Francisco resident Kathryn Steinle was shot and killed by Juan Francisco Lopez-Sanchez on July 1, 2015. Lopez-Sanchez was an illegal immigrant from Mexico who had been deported on five separate occasions since 1991 and been charged with seven felony convictions. Since 1991 Lopez-Sanchez had been charged with seven felony convictions and deported five times by the U.S. Immigration and Naturaliza…
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It doesn't matter to me which prison they are in
@B43SXTX 4wks4W
Prioritize skilled immigration to match Canada’s labor needs while ensuring economic benefits.
Improve infrastructure planning to support growing immigrant populations without straining public services.
Strengthen vetting processes for national security concerns without making the system overly restrictive.
Ensure fair and efficient pathways for refugees while preventing abuse of the system.
@B3VHYDD1mo1MO
the question itself is vague, but if they entered illegally then yes, if it is safe for them to return to their country than yes, but otherwise it's really dependent.
This question doesn't really make sense because why are we deporting only immigrants that commit a serious crime? Does this not tie into some sort of racism? If the crime committed involved murder or arson, then yes I suppose. If not, then what's the point of deporting them? If it's something like stealing then no. And if they are then they should be able to return to their country with no questions asked.
It depends on how long they have been living in Canada for, have they assimilated well into the community here, and are the a legal or illegal immigrant.
Any immigrant who came here legally, has been here for several years, has assimilated into the community here, and have no more significant ties to their home country, should not be deported.
@B2VDNWTNew Democratic2mos2MO
depends based on their immigration status at the time of their offence. If they're permanent residents or citizens, they should not be deported.
@B2SWTSN2mos2MO
They shouldnt necessarily be deported, but more like treated like citizens of the country who commited serious crimes. If they have a repeat offense they should be sent back.
@9ZZ37MKConservative5mos5MO
Yes, regardless of if their country of origin is a country with a bad human rights history should of thought about that before committing a violent offence
@9ZJYT2B5mos5MO
Very situationally dependant, especially dependant on their contribution and dedication to the betterment of their lives as well as our country.
@9JS8GNH1yr1Y
They should be imprisoned for what they did, but if they entered the country illegally they should be deported
@9JQ8T5J1yr1Y
No, unless they've entered illegally & it's safe for them to return to their home country, if it's not safe, then either keep them here or send them to another safe nation willing to take them in.
@9HFM6PV1yr1Y
if they commit somthing super seirous like murder fraud or rape than yes but not if they do somthing smaller
@9FJBJTJ2yrs2Y
only if they're not a full Canadian citizen
@9FG3RSV2yrs2Y
if immigrants do crime thing they should go to jail.
@9FDLWSLConservative2yrs2Y
No, depending how serious they had one chance and failed they should be executed
@9FBSNGG2yrs2Y
If they r citizens then no
@9F8VWSZ2yrs2Y
If they are citizens of Canada they should be tried as Canadians, if they are not yet they should be deported unless they won't be safe in their home country (ie. they are of an identity that will face persecution, they are personally at risk if they return, or if the punishment for their crime would be inhuman such as torture or the death penalty.)
@9F7WWLJ2yrs2Y
Only if they have been in Canada for less than a year
@9F6XSHL2yrs2Y
Not if they are legally a citizen or it is unsafe for them to return to their country
@9F5HY3H2yrs2Y
If they are a citizen then no. If they are a non citizen who has been deemed a danger to remain in Canada than yes, but even in that instant only so long as their country of origin is safe for them to return to.
@9CM6JT82yrs2Y
Immigrants should be deported regardless of seriousness of the crime. Including their whole family.
@9BJ8GRJ2yrs2Y
No, they should be put in prison like anyone else
@9BFS3C72yrs2Y
If they are not legal citizens and only if they are deemed guilty beyond reasonable doubt by a Canadian jury. If the crime occurs on Canadian soil then it is a Canadian case and should be treated with the same respect any legal resident would recieve.
@9BCFLGC2yrs2Y
No, give them the same punishment as people who live in the country.
@9B2X55C2yrs2Y
as long as they are citizens, they should remain in this country.
@99YGNZR2yrs2Y
No, t,hey should suffer the consequences of the place they are living.
@8P54FKL4yrs4Y
Yes and all of their immediate family
@8NW2YKB4yrs4Y
Not if they have gotten citizenship.
@B2XG4KGConservative2mos2MO
if able to conduct a background check with family or files acquired in order to aid in the prostitutions of immigrants with criminal tendencies
@B2BMK7B3mos3MO
Unless they have entered the country illegally, no, if they have & it is unsafe for them to return home, send them to an agreed safe location outside of Canada.
@9ZZFG544mos4MO
If the crime was intentional and threatening or causing injury or death or grievous loss of property etc.
Yes and No. Yes if they have been charged multiple times No because if theyre a legal citizen, they should only finish their senetence.
@9VW59ZN6mos6MO
If they commit a crime in Canada they should be instantly deported and banned regardless of the danger they face elsewhere. If they’re worried about the consequences in their country of origin, they wouldn’t commit crimes in a country that accepted them.
No, the majority of foreigners deported when they arrive in their country of origin are not properly penalized, which is why they should be penalized in the country where the crime was committed.
@9TZKMBH7mos7MO
They should serve their time, and be closely monitered afterwards and if they do bad stuff again, have them serve their time and deport them.
@9TR638H7mos7MO
If they have a citizen ship they can serve their sentence here in Canada but if not they can go back to their country
@9TCSCPH7mos7MO
If thier is hard genuinue proof of that crime they should be deported with a chance of permission to come back
@9SZ2Z7PConservative8mos8MO
Yes, but only if the crime is serious enough(such as terrorism), and after a investigation of the criminal has been done.
@9SXL5548mos8MO
Yes, if it is a crime such as rape, aggravated assault, any sort of abuse to Canadians, but if their country is unsafe or in a state of war for example, then they should be in some sort of prison cell
@9P8NRFMNew Democratic 10mos10MO
If it is safe to do so then maybe. However, deporting an individual because of a serious crime does not necessarily solve or fix an issue. The offender may still continue to commit crimes even after they are deported.
@9LVCFCF12mos12MO
Depending on how long they have been in the country, what they did and if they entered the country illegally
@9KVF23B1yr1Y
If they commited a serious crime in Canada, they should serve a longer prison sentence in return for not being deported. However, if they commited one in another country and then came to Canada, they should serve prison time in both countries.
@9KM36XP1yr1Y
Yes as long as its safe, and will be legally punished in their country as well ( as long as they pay for their crimes basically)
@9G9JDZ82yrs2Y
It could depend on what crime it is because if it's not serious and they aren't a threat there is no reason they should be deported
@9G46B8Z2yrs2Y
No, unless they have illegally entered the country and it’s safe for them to return to their own country. Otherwise they should do their sentence like everyone else.
@9FNQL962yrs2Y
No they should be punished the same as people who live in the area
@9FMP97N2yrs2Y
No they should just be sentenced
@9FMP7H22yrs2Y
either they serve there punishment here or at there home country
@9FL3H4H2yrs2Y
They should go to jail, I think
@9F9SY9W2yrs2Y
No, only if they have their citizenship
@9F42NPP2yrs2Y
Depends on the crime. It depends on if they can pay their dues or if they can make up for it.
@9C9F9K32yrs2Y
I believe it depends on the circumstances and the seriousness of the crime. I also believe they shouldn't be deported if it isn't safe for them to return to their own country
@9V7S89S 7mos7MO
I believe it depends on the severity of the crime, if its truly bad and they are safe to return to their country then I do think they should go.
@9BWPS6M2yrs2Y
No, the majority of immigrants are honest, hard workers, just wanting to create a better life. However, we need to be tougher on gang related activities and those who commit serious crimes/ repeat offenders. We need to do like other countries and deport serious offenders and never permit reentry.
If we accept them as our own citizens, we should treat them as our own citizens. Justice should be blind and fair.
@9C8YBHH2yrs2Y
Yes, if the crime was committed within 10 years; however, if their country is even more dangerous, then no
@96NWNR22yrs2Y
They should serve their sentence in canada and not be deoprted afterwards. They can get citizenship in prison. If they dont get citizenship within their senence they can be deported sfter said sentence
@96KGPBCNew Democratic3yrs3Y
Yes, It the crime is repeated multiple times
@96DKKV93yrs3Y
If a life sentence is given to the immigrant then sure
@96D27J53yrs3Y
no but it depands on what they did not manly no
@9696BXS3yrs3Y
It depends on the severity and the circumstances of the crime.
@967MDL93yrs3Y
no, they should be thrown in jail
@95XMFBY3yrs3Y
Serious crime yes, but in the case of the truck driver in Humboldt I think he made a grave mistake not a criminally guided decision
@95PS5323yrs3Y
No however there should be harsher punishments if the crime is serious
@95N7VRR3yrs3Y
It should he addressed with equal treatment as a citizen. Especially if they’re wrongfully accused
@95JY84J3yrs3Y
No, It depends on the type of crime.
@95JMYP73yrs3Y
no just get them to jail or something
@9583LQM3yrs3Y
No, as long they have served their sentence.
No, they should have jail time in Canada
Depends, if they have permeant resident or are a citizen than no, but if they are on a work visa than yes.
@94S2TM7New Democratic3yrs3Y
Yes, but only if they have not been here for a long period of time (e.g. less than 3 years).
@94FXTY83yrs3Y
Only if the crime they’ve committed is related to murder, drug or sex trafficking.
@94C7ZJC3yrs3Y
If they have committed murder or something that deems them a danger to society.
@93QQKRS3yrs3Y
no, they should be put on trial and locked away where they committed the crime
they should justspend their time
@933LMPX3yrs3Y
Potentially, after they serve their sentence. Case by case ...Prison education, and reform as we would rehabilitate and treat our own, and this should be a sociatal priority, not punitive measures. Electronic bracelet and probationary aftercare would rather.
@92M8FFH3yrs3Y
If they haven't received citizenship they yes provided the country of origin isn't in turmoil or unsafe. Doing so would be equivalent to a death sentence. If they have received citizenship then no, they should serve their time like ALL Canadians who commit a serious crime would.
@92HC96HConservative3yrs3Y
No, only if they have been in the country for less then 5 years or if it is a serious crime that harmed another citizen
@928SH733yrs3Y
It honestly just depends on the situation but a no if they are legally a citizen.
@926T5D83yrs3Y
@8ZMJWMP3yrs3Y
No, they should be subject to the same rights as everyone else. The country in which they were born may not be safe AND they may have been only born there but raised here and don't even know the language so that isn't fair.
@8ZBPNF5Conservative3yrs3Y
Yes, after their serving if it is safe for them to go back.
@8YSMPH23yrs3Y
no, they should just serve their crime
@8YRBRCG3yrs3Y
Yes, if they're illegal and it is safe for them to return to their country.
@8Y85WN93yrs3Y
After sentence completion and it being safe for them to return.
@8XZMDGY3yrs3Y
No, unless they have not recieved full citizenship or have entered the country illegally and it is safe for them to return to thier home country.
@8XYN8MW3yrs3Y
not if they are a legal citizen
@8XQJMGC3yrs3Y
They should have the same sentencing as what is expected for the crime committed and then should be evaluated at the end to see if they should stay in canada.
@8XPNHDL3yrs3Y
They should if they have been told not to do it.
@8X2H69T3yrs3Y
Depends on the crime. Speeding? Probably not. Murder? Yeah get rid of them
@8WN95VR4yrs4Y
It all depends on where the crime is done.
@8WLDXSPNew Democratic4yrs4Y
Depending on if the country they are getting deported to could kill them eg; North Korea
@8VZCTFD4yrs4Y
YES, why wouldn’t they... We shouldn’t have to burden our system dealing with people like that, you wanna move here you dam well better respect our country and people.
@8VVSN474yrs4Y
No, they should be treated the same as any other citizen
@8VVD7J54yrs4Y
if the crime is immensly serious then yes
depends how bad the crime is, and if its safe for them to return to there country
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