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…
Read moreNarrow down which types of responses you would like to see.
Narrow down the conversation to these participants:
Discussions from these authors are shown:
Electoral District (2011):
Polling Division:
@B4ND9T9Conservative3 days3D
Terrible example given up above and misleading. For legally-entering immigrants, yes they should be deported if they commit a serious crime.
@B4ND5LC3 days3D
No, only if they entered the country illegally. If they entered legally, they should serve the appropriate time judged by the government
@B45T6JK3wks3W
No, departing from the country should be the same for immigrants and Canadians therefore you should not dump your garbage\ immigrants or Canadians that committed serious crime on other people\ countries
@B45PV3Z3wks3W
What is their citizenship? If they're permanent residents or Canadian citizens that immigrated to Canada, then no they should not be deported.
@B43S4G84wks4W
This should depend on the situation and severity of the crime. We must also ensure that if they are deported, it is safe for them to go to their country, and also ensure that they will face consequences for their crime on Canadian soil in their home country.
@B3HJ6ZZ2mos2MO
Yes, but it should be dependent on the nature of the crime and whether the individual poses a continued risk to the public, or high likelihood of re-offending
@9ZMK8WW5mos5MO
no, they should face the current punishment for their crime that abides by the laws of the place of which the crime was commited.
@9SSXMWW8mos8MO
Only if it’s safe back in their home country, and it depends on the crime, for example, theft can not be compared to something like sexual assault.
@9JYPDGG1yr1Y
No, they should only have to serve their time then if they commit repeat offense it should be their replacement for jail time
@9FDGX7J2yrs2Y
They should not be deported but still charged normally
@9F955RV2yrs2Y
@9F233YS2yrs2Y
If they're a citizen then no. If they have t become citizen, yes. If it's safe
@9DZXPT62yrs2Y
I think that it depends on the crime they commit. If it is a serious crime then yes deport them but if it is a minor crime and they have no record I think that you could let them be.
@9DZBD2Q2yrs2Y
Depends on if they've become a Canadian citizen, then no. If they haven't and the crime is violent, then yes...as long as it's safe to return to home country
@9DQGQ99New Democratic2yrs2Y
If they aren't yet citizens
@9DHBQ2Z2yrs2Y
If the crime was violent.
@9B46S6C2yrs2Y
No they just be sent to jail.
@9B462GK2yrs2Y
They should just go to prison in Canada
@99S4GZV2yrs2Y
immigrants should sign a contract that they are subject to the countries laws that they are moving into beforehand, with help from people of their own language to understand the rules and juristictions they are submitting themselves to. then, if this contract is agreed to be signed, they are not deported. they must sign this contract to immigrate
@8S6RTFT4yrs4Y
Evaluate risk to public safety after sentence is served
@B3XKVWX1mo1MO
If it is safe for them to return to their country then they can go back after committing a serious crime to serve their sentence, but if that's not the case they should be able to serve their sentence here.
@B3VJWVMConservative1mo1MO
Immigrants who came illegally should be deported if they do nothing since they are committing a crime just by coming here so yes They should get a death sentence for committing a serious crime
@9WPNHTJ6mos6MO
well if thare family is stuck in canada then keep them in canada then if their family is elts where keep them with their family
@9W9M54X6mos6MO
the only case where deportation could/should be used as a punishment would be if the person in question commit a heinous act of terrorism against their community.
@9VWTLN76mos6MO
It depends. It have have become a citizen or PR, or would require a life sentence anyways, then no they should stay. I think it can be considered as grounds to deny PR or citizenship and deport if they would not require a lengthy sentence
@9VDRGX47mos7MO
if they came in illegally they should be sent back to there country when it is safe but if they commited a crime here they should serve there sentences and be released.
@9V7JKBZConservative7mos7MO
Only if they are here on a permit, if they have Permanent Residence then they should be treated the way any citizen would
@9TMCB8J7mos7MO
depends on what you consider a serious crime, also, if the person is a legitimate threat to the country, then yes, but other than that probably not, no.
@9T2PRNX7mos7MO
Only if they’ve entered illegally, cannot enter legally now and it is safe for them to return to country of origin
@9P4KQSSLibertarian10mos10MO
it depends on the context and the crime, and if there country is not safe do to war then they should serve their sentence in the country they were in and not in there home country
@9KDT5TP1yr1Y
depending on the sevarity of the crime, they should be punished regardless wether it be in canada or their home country.
@9G5FYPV2yrs2Y
If they are a citizen then no, but if they do not have a citizenship they should complete their sentence then be deported.
@9FM9QN92yrs2Y
Yes, but it's either they receive a penalty first or just be deported.
@9BKL9DS2yrs2Y
It depends on the specific situation at hand
Only for terrorist attacks.
@96LDHRK2yrs2Y
Yes, if they are not yet a Canadian citizen.
@96HP2BL3yrs3Y
This depends on what they did and their reasoning for it.
@96GQNDW3yrs3Y
Yes, as long as it’s safe for them to return to there country and they have served their sentence
@96BDNPY3yrs3Y
After they have finished serving their sentence, as long as it is safe for them to return to their country.
@95YV2DZ3yrs3Y
I think this should be in a case-by-case basis considering their experience with their country of origin, their ability to be rehabilitated, the risk should they return, etc.
Yes, but they should be allowed to return again
@95KPDN93yrs3Y
they should be treated as any other human and sentenced to a fair amount of jail time, rehab, etc
@95KHXQ73yrs3Y
No, they can serve their sentence in the country they are currently in
Yes, if a judge believes that is the best option.
@93KS3GS3yrs3Y
Yes, but only if they are in Canada illegally or if their citizenship is still pending.
Deport them back to the country where they will serve the prison sentence there.
@92WWRJ73yrs3Y
If the crime is that serious then yes
@927VFJL3yrs3Y
no but they should be give the proper punishment for the crime committed.
depends what do and if they do a serve long time i think they shouldnt
@8ZJSD4L3yrs3Y
no, if they are a citizen they get the same punishment as other candians
@8ZDZRB33yrs3Y
If it is murder they should return to their country if it is safe to do so
@8Z82ZM23yrs3Y
Can you deport a immigrant who has obtained citizenship? I don't think so.
@8Z7H8WPNew Democratic3yrs3Y
Depends on crime and home country situation.
@8Z5T9CF3yrs3Y
Yes, If they are not a Canadian citizen and it is safe to return to they’re country
@8Z5KNTP3yrs3Y
Only if it is safe for them to return to their home country and if they entered the country illegally.
@8YWH8673yrs3Y
Only if they are Illegal immigrants
@8YTM36F3yrs3Y
No, but they should have to be sentenced.
@8YLVCNS3yrs3Y
No, go to jail and serve the sentence they are convicted of.
@8XRZ2XH3yrs3Y
Each case is different, depends .
@8X6PMZD3yrs3Y
No, they should be treated like any other Canadian citizen
@8WT7HQS3yrs3Y
they should serv time and thats it
@8WM56DP4yrs4Y
It really depends what crime they commtied.
@8WM3XPL4yrs4Y
depends what the crime was
@8WFCVXD4yrs4Y
if they committed a serious crime, they shouldnt be out unless they did something REALLY REALLY REALLY bad.
@8VVB4W84yrs4Y
If they can back flip they are allowed to stay the baby’s have to be able do back flip as well
@8VV4N9J4yrs4Y
If they’ve only been here for less than 5 years
@8VTQ6FY4yrs4Y
Depends on how severe the crime is
@8VSRBM54yrs4Y
If they have lived in this country less than 10 Years the yes
@8VR9H7D4yrs4Y
If they are a citizen then no deportation.
@8VR2LSS4yrs4Y
No, they should just go to prison like all the others
Yes, but only after serving their sentance and their country is safe to return too.
@8VQDRJX4yrs4Y
How long have the lived here?
@8VPXW7PConservative4yrs4Y
No, they should just go to jail in the country that they are residing in.
@8VPTVSS4yrs4Y
Depends on where it will be safest for them to go as well as the severity of the crime
@8VNQSK34yrs4Y
@8VN56M64yrs4Y
If anyone commited a crime they should be punished accordingly. Whether or not that'd involves deporting, I'll leave that up to the current law.
@8VMSYVL4yrs4Y
if they are a citizen of Canada they should be tried here, if the only have a visa or are illeagealy here, they should be sent back
@8VMKJCF4yrs4Y
no they should go to jail like normal people do
@8VM9HDD4yrs4Y
No, they should be charged in the country they are in
@8VLSTJT4yrs4Y
I think they should do there time in Canada and then be returned to their original country only if it is safe
@8VLDWFRNew Democratic4yrs4Y
if they have served their time and can prove innocence they should be fine
@8VKKSCLNew Democratic4yrs4Y
I think it depends on how serious the crime is. If it’s a really horrific crime, then yes, I think the person should be deported. If it’s a potentially serious crime, but nothing too dangerous as been enacted, then I think it should be up to the Canadian law to rule out the seriousness of the crime, then decide if deportation is necessary.
@8VK4K5J4yrs4Y
They should have a set probation period that if anything happens in that time they will be deported
@8VGZJ7G4yrs4Y
No, if they committed the crime in our country then they should go through our country’s processes
@8VGQCJH4yrs4Y
Entirely dependent on the circumstances of the individual and of the crime
@8VDZG7Q4yrs4Y
If it’s safe for them to return and if they have not been in Canada for a long time
@8VBS2WP4yrs4Y
They should be deported if they are not a Canadian citizen.
@8V7MX8V4yrs4Y
Yes, along with their families if repeat offenders or violent/gang related crimes.
@8V5DYM74yrs4Y
If we had implements in place to aid the immigrants that the government itself approves to enter to country this wouldn't be an issue in the first place.
No, they should serve their sentence here and pay their debt to the society they committed the crime against.
@8V3LKFC4yrs4Y
Yes, but only permanent residents not citizens
@8TYYK3B4yrs4Y
Depending on how severe the crime caused
@8TY2YD24yrs4Y
Yes but after they finish serving their sentence as long as it is safe for them to return, and if they entered the country illegally
@8TWF8KQConservative4yrs4Y
This has to be case by case, lots of factors to consider
@8TQTW27New Democratic4yrs4Y
No, immigrants who have acquired either Canadian citizenship or permanent residency have the same right to be here as everyone else. However, foreigners without citizenship or permanent residency who are convicted of violent crimes should be deported in some cases.
@8TNPS7W4yrs4Y
Yes, but only if they commit a crime prior to becoming a citizen.
@8T9TWZ4New Democratic4yrs4Y
Ask what they would prefer.
@8T7X6M94yrs4Y
no, unless the crime was violent or sexual
Loading the political themes of users that engaged with this discussion
Loading data...
Join in on more popular conversations.
