Comments on: Naturalized citizens at risk of being deported

By: Michael Pierce

Michael Pierce — Sun, 06 Jul 2025 01:10:35 +0000

Historically? I was incarcerated federally between 1 April 2004 to 17 July 2017 and in that time I have personally met dozens of foreign born men who committed felony crimes ranging from drug to theft to sexual to violence up to and including taking of life and the common denominator was deportation at the completion of their sentence even if they only spent days in their country of origin and even if they didn’t speak the language of that country.
The idea that this is somehow a new concept seems ludicrous to me. Is this the new Mandela affect?

By: EdC

EdC — Thu, 03 Jul 2025 12:47:52 +0000

In reply to Bwj. This president tends to float ideas by making a casual comment to gauge public reactions. He has already publicly mused about sending "homegrown criminals" to prisons overseas. I suspect that those serving time for a sex offense will be near the top of the list.

By: FAC-3

FAC-3 — Wed, 02 Jul 2025 16:35:32 +0000

In reply to Bo. This is excellent - thank you for sharing it.

By: Bo

Bo — Wed, 02 Jul 2025 16:21:09 +0000

We need to take every opportunity to become visible and change perceptions of boogymen. As time passes, politicians and agents just continue to add more punishment to an increasingly weary population. This seems especially true in FL. DeSanto’s lack of empathy for those victimized by these draconian rules seem like no progress can be made to helping Americans survive this degradation. Here is my response:
Ref USDOJ Civil Division MEMORANDUM, Subj: Civil Division Enforcement Priorities, dated June 11, 2025 (Acquired by FL Action Committee)
Dear Mr. Shumate,
Subject: Concerns Regarding Policy Language in Para 5 Sub 5
As you develop national policy pertaining to sex offenders, I respectfully urge you to consider the most current research and scholarship on the subject—and the ongoing injustices suffered by this population.
Your recent Memorandum, Para 5 Sub 5, could be significantly improved by specifying “violent sex offenders” rather than using the broad term “sex offenders.” The current language invites a sweeping interpretation and lacks the precision needed for fair and effective policy.
Let me briefly offer some facts:
The term “sex offender” typically refers to anyone listed on a Sex Offender Registry. These are individuals who have completed their sentences, undergone sex offender treatment programs, and are now trying to rebuild their lives. Numerous studies show they are among the least likely to reoffend. Offenses are more often committed by someone known to the victim—family, acquaintances, or persons not on the Registry.
Worse still, the label “sex offender” encompasses a wide range of conduct, from consensual teen relationships, streaking, public urination, illegal images, nudity, and sexting, to the most violent forms of sexual assault. Yet your language makes no distinction between these extremes.
Meanwhile, America holds the largest prison population in the world—a fact that reflects systemic failure, not strength. We don’t focus on reintegration—we warehouse. In many states, sex offenders are punished for life. Some sheriffs publicly shame families by posting signs in their yards. Offenders are denied shelter in emergencies. These men—often veterans, fathers, and sons—made mistakes, served their time, and yet continue to be punished by ever-harsher laws that let politicians look “tough on crime” while ignoring justice or rehabilitation.
How do we fix this?
Some call for eliminating the registry entirely, defunding the SMART office, or ending pressure on other countries to adopt our registry model. At a minimum, I believe we must:
– Restrict the registry to violent offenders
– Reclassify lesser, non-violent offenses as misdemeanors
– Pursue meaningful reform to reduce costs and bureaucracy
Thank you for your time and consideration.

By: Bwj

Bwj — Wed, 02 Jul 2025 15:35:36 +0000

I do wonder how long it will be before the government starts talking about removing citizenship rights from Americans in general. Given the animosity towards registrants, I don’t think that it is a stretch of the imagination.

By: BM

BM — Wed, 02 Jul 2025 15:15:40 +0000

And you can guarantee that PFR will be on the top of that list.

By: Sasha

Sasha — Wed, 02 Jul 2025 13:37:02 +0000

While this is concerning no matter how many ways I seen people spin this as a good thing, this administration has said that they soon want to focus this towards American citizens soon.