For most Californians and other citizens of the Southwest United States. the primary Federal law enforcement responsibility lies at the border: To stop the importation of illegal drugs. illegal weapons. and the illegal criminal aliens that come with them. People who cross the border to prey upon an innocent society. to become involved In gang activity. violence. and other serious crimes. State and local law enforcement is doing the Job. State prisons and local jails are overflowing with alien felons. their very crimes making them deportable. and deporting them once theyve done their time in jail or prison is ourthe Federal Governmentsresponsibility. Now. I admit.
Identified stereotypes
Associating undocumented immigrants with crime and violence.