("Scott Gardner Act" Would Deport Illegal Immigrants Convicted Of DUI In North Carolina

   Here is a good one from North Carolina concerning illegal immigrants and DUI's in the state. I like the idea behind this but it would be even better if the illegal's were deported before they get busted for a DUI instead of afterwards.

    What I also would like to know is, if they kill someone while drinking and driving, do they get deported or do they get to spend some time in the slammer first?

   U.S. Rep. Sue Myrick ( R-NC ) is seeking to reintroduce a bill which would have illegal immigrants deported if they are convicted of driving under the influence.

    The bill ("Scott Gardner Act" ) would also make it a little easier for law enforcement departments to share their info on illegal immigrants with each other.

   This bill was introduced in 2005 but went no where in the Senate after being passed in the House and it is thought that now their would be more commitment to get this passed this year among both chambers.

Also at the news conference, Mecklenburg Sheriff Jim Pendergraph said the county has identified 1,520 illegal immigrants since May 1 who have committed crimes and will be deported. Of those, 318 were arrested for DWI.

Myrick said the Gardner Act only deals with illegal immigrants charged with drunk driving because that falls within the federal government's responsibility. She encouraged people to talk with state leaders about strengthening other DWI laws.      Charlotte Observer

 

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