Morning Jolt: Do Democrats Really Want to Enforce Immigration Laws?

Happy Fourth of July midweek! The Morning Jolt will return Thursday. Making today's click-through worthwhile: why we have good reason to doubt Democrats when they say that "Abolish ICE!" doesn't mean ending immigration law enforcement; the you-know-what hits the fan in San Francisco; and the evidence that '90s television helped fuel belief in conspiracy theories.

Democrats' Immigration-Enforcement Mirage

The first reason we should be wary of Democrats' calling to "abolish ICE" in the context of protests against the family-separation policy is that ICE is only one agency out of four playing a role in the policy. (It's five if you count the Department of Defense building tent cities at Fort Bliss and Goodfellow Air Force Base in Texas to temporarily house migrants.)

Families that cross the border illegally or turn themselves in at ports of entry in hope of gaining asylum typically first encounter the U.S. Customs and Border Protection, the largest law enforcement agency in the U.S. with nearly 20,000 ...

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Do Democrats Really Want to Enforce Immigration Laws? Jim Geraghty Happy Fourth of July midweek! The Morning Jolt will return Thursday. Making today's click-through worthwhile: why we have good reason to doubt Democrats when they say that "Abolish ICE!" doesn't mean ending immigration law enforcement; the you-know-what hits the fan in San Francisco; and the evidence that '90s television helped fuel belief in conspiracy theories. Democrats' Immigration-Enforcement Mirage The first reason we should be wary of Democrats' calling to "abolish ICE" in the context of protests against the family-separation policy is that ICE is only one agency out of four playing a role in the policy. (It's five if you count the Department of Defense building tent cities at Fort Bliss and Goodfellow Air Force Base in Texas to temporarily house migrants.) Families that cross the border illegally or turn themselves in at ports of entry in hope of gaining asylum typically first encounter the U.S. Customs and Border Protection, the largest law enforcement agency in the U.S. with nearly 20,000 ... Read More ADVERTISEMENT Top Stories There's Only One Side in the Constitution Debate Liam Warner Progressives must pervert it in order to make it say what they want it to say. In Rural Areas, Jail Populations Are Skyrocketing — Including Pretrial Detainees Michael Haugen The presumption of pretrial liberty is fading. Trump Calls 'Corrupt' Maxine Waters 'Face' of Democratic Party Jack Crowe Waters has come under bipartisan fire for suggesting late last month that Trump administration officials should be harassed in public. ADVERTISEMENT Roe Is a Travesty Rich Lowry The Court is not, and shouldn't be, in the practice of standing by fundamentally flawed decisions. The Supreme Court Nomination Is — and Isn't — All about Roe v. Wade John S. Baker Jr. Any Supreme Court nominee's constitutional vision and character are what will be paramount. China's Debt-Trap Diplomacy The Editors China is attempting to turn countries into satellite states via the strategic construction of infrastructure. How America Got Its Groove Back Kyle Smith Clint Eastwood's "Heartbreak Ridge" and the rebuilding of American military confidence. POLL: Most Americans Want a Vote on Trump's SCOTUS Nominee Before Midterms Jack Crowe Support is strongest among Republicans at 85 percent but a majority of Democrats (55 percent) also believe the vote should not be delayed. ADVERTISEMENT JOIN NRPLUS All Our Content. Fewer Ads. Members-Only Privileges. NRPLUS is everything you would associate with a digital magazine subscription, and a whole lot more ─ including up to 90% fewer on-site ads, access to our private Facebook group, full commenting privileges, and invites to our writer/editor conference calls. SAVE 40% TODAY Photo Essays Photoshop of the Day: July 2nd-July 6th Cartoons of the Day: July 2, 2018 ADVERTISEMENT Follow Us & Share 19 West 44th Street, Suite 1701, New York, NY, 10036, USA Your Preferences | Unsubscribe | Privacy View this e-mail in your browser.