Now Latino activists are encouraging the "evacuation" of the city. Sounds like a win-win to me:
More immigrant rights' organizations are publicly condemning Costa Mesa's self-designation as a "Rule of Law City," with one group calling on residents to evacuate the city.I love the language this guy uses - "undesirables". Well, using his own language, what city would want undesirables within their borders? If evacuation will get rid of them, go for it!
Zeke Hernandez, president of the Santa Ana League of United Latin American Citizens Council #147, said the resolution that city leaders approved Tuesday sends a message that its Latino immigrant population is not welcome in the city.
"I would guess that in terms of being undesirable, it can go two ways," Hernandez said Wednesday. "If the mayor decides they don't want the undesirables within the city limits, then people in Costa Mesa can also make a statement that the City of Costa Mesa is an undesirable place to live."
"When I say evacuate, certainly you should leave before the mayor sends his troops out," he added. "Because he has been very upfront that you are not welcome in the city of Costa Mesa."
The City Council passed the resolution Tuesday night, at the behest of Mayor Allan Mansoor, declaring the city as one that does not condone illegal immigration. Mansoor, a vocal opponent of illegal immigration, said the action will lead to future proposals cracking down on illegal immigrants in the city.
Mansoor said the city needs to do more to tackle the issue, including taking a look at whether police officers can do more to check immigration statuses of unlicensed drivers. In past years, the city has targeted day laborers and pushed for its police officers to enforce federal immigration laws.
And as a note to Mayor Mansoor, all the authority your cops need is already contained in California Penal Code section 834b. In fact, the language is very similar to what is found in the Arizona immigration law.
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I think Costa Mesa is content with the Mexican population, it's just that they are not happy with "Illegal Aliens" camping out in their community. If this part of the population is not here legally, then I would think anyone in their right mind would not want them in your community. Some of these Latino Activists aren't playing with a full deck, in other words their elevator doesn't go all the way to the top floor.
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