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Janalu Jeanes (Parchman)

Lance,

I think your New Orleans atty. friend makes very good points in his analysis.

Janalu Jeanes (Parchman)

We have been deporting illegals who entered this country when they knew they came here unlawfully, or under false premises.

No other country allows that type of entry either.

This "Maryland man," was ordered by a judge to leave, but didn't, and his wife or ladyfriend called police twice to claim he assaulted her.  Plus he had a "rap sheet' known to police depts. in several states.

He has been before a judge twice, I have heard on newscasts, though I have not investigated it, since it seems to be a ridiculous exercise.  The mainstream media wants to portray this situation as a miscarriage of justice, along with the Progressive Leftists who encourage them.

He was known to police in Maryland and New York to be an MS-13 member, as was brought to light in previous court hearings.  That's why ICE officials went after him in the first place.  They didn't just pull him off of some neighborhood sidewalk, when he was walking his poodle.

Is he really married to an American, or is he just living with her?

I haven't heard about that.  It appears that he has an explosive temper at times, so I'm wondering why she wants him back, or around her children.

Jim Bedwell

Janalu, I heard Garcia was in prison/jail when he married that American woman. I don't know for sure if that's true or not, but I suspect it is, since I heard that on Fox News, the last frontier or bastion of INVESTIGATIVE JOURNALISM along with some talk radio outlets as compared to the corrupt legacy media, which is simply the Pravda or the communication arm of the increasingly-corrupt-over-decades Democrat Party.

Democrats & liberals have forfeited their right to ever mention "rule of law" or "due process" again, with their silent acceptance of the Biden/Kamala/etc. policy of the open border. They created the problem and now are squawking about it when Trump & Co. are trying to fix THEIR unlawful, unconstitutional, STUPID illegal-alien-invasion mess.

And the statement  "investigative journalism - something lacking from Fox." is one of the most inane/clueless and inaccurate assertions that I have ever heard. The left for many years now has often accused the right of behaviors or characteristics that define those people on the left, the "Russian hoax"'s being perhaps the best example (with the Steele dossier paid for by none other than HilLIARy, who WAS actually colluding with Russians to sway the 2016 election to herself). The left is truly the fascist side, not the right, etc. ad nauseum.........

Ron Knight

David, Sandra, Lowell and Hollis

The "Maryland Man" had his Due Process in 2019 first by an immigration Judge who proclaimed him a member of MS-13 and issued his deportation and then again by an appelate Judge who upheld the lower court and ordered him deported. Biden never followed through with it. But now Trump is and should have done it in 2019. So what the hell are you talking about "Due Process" for this "Maryland Man"?. He is where he belongs, PERIOD! He came here illegally in 2012. Did not claim asylum until 7 years later, by law you have to do that in 1 year. He told the judge in 2019 when asked about asylum is that he feared for his life FROM another gang in El Salvador that were a rival gang to MS13. 

BTW, where is the outrage for the murder of another young lady killed by these illegal immigrants? It's BS that you are standing behind illegal gang members of MS13 over American citizens and send a couple of congressmen down to El Salvador on the taxpayer's nickel, but haven't reached out to the families of those murdered in Maryland!! Totally disgusting behavior.

David, I hope that answers your question to me about my thoughts on the "Maryland Man".

Jim Bedwell

The latest school shooting today at Florida State U in Tallahassee, Florida - the wacko shooter was the son of a law enforcement officer - odd that the serial killer Danny Rolling ("the Gainesville Ripper"; 1954-2006 executed, thank God) who killed 5 U of Florida students in Gainesville, Florida in 1990, was also the son of a Shreveport cop.

Ron Knight

Jim

A lot of sick people out there without a doubt. But why is it when the conservatives disagree with some policy from the left, the conservatives just boycott the brand? For Example, Bud Light. Chris Rock took an AK15 and shot a couple of cases of Bud Light on his property. He did not go to a store that sold Bud Light and shoot out the windows or set the place on fire. Bud Light is still crippled financially after the PEACEFUL protest to the brand. Harley Davidson is going through a similar loss of market share after their WOKE CEO tried to force that woke policy to a "Bubba of America"  biker. Bubba boycotted Harley and now their bottom line is suffering and the CEO is facing his own firing. BUT, again NO ONE went after the CEO or firebombed Harley dealers. I can go on and on.

Conservatives don't burn Teslas or dealers, don't firebomb the Governor's Mansion in PA, don't send assassins to political foes during a Presidential election cycle, don't call for violence in the streets!!! The violent rhectoric from the left has consequences. BUT are they tuning it down? NO, from AOC, Jasmine Crockett and other extreme lefists, they want to ramp it up even more! Jasmine Crockett called out for her birthday the only thing she wanted was for Elon Musk to be "taken out". HOW is that not exciting violence? The left has crossed the line for importing violent activities and I hope the DOJ, FBI and any agency to go after any of these politicians that promote violence. They need to be held responsible for their words that incite violence. 

Lowell Tuttle

Everybody gets due process.

No one goes to prison in another country.

This is not "special circumstances"   Just a dick-tator running things.

8th amendment and it's rulings...

Ron Knight

LOWELL

 Are you saying that the "Maryland Man" didn't get Due Process? What rock did you crawl out from??? He WENT through Due Process in 2019 by an Immigration Judge who called for his deportation AND an Appelate Judge who stayed the lower court decision and also ordered him deported. What is your argument?

Wayne Gary

The adminastration said it was a missrahe to deport the Maryland man yhen wobbled and keep changing their story. The infotmant said The Maryland man was a MS13 member in NYC but he has not lived in NYC. Trump is out of line with the El Salvador fiasco.

Hollis Carolyn Heyn

Ron:

I don't have any information about the Maryland man you all mention.  Instead, see the next paragraph.  

One of the two young Venezuelean men featured in the Reveal podcast is Neri Alvarez who in 2023 traveled to Mexico where he turned himself in at the border and was allowed entry and sanctuary application.  He legally made his way to Dallas where he worked in a bakery. He has no criminal record.  In February 2025 ICE interviewed him, focusing on his three tattoos - one honoring his mother, a second honoring his brother, and the third that drew ICE attention is a tattoo that shows a symbol for autism awareness - inspired by his little brother's autism.  It is not a gang related tattoo.  Below find Dallas' own KERA story on Alvarez's story.  You may also refer to a recent 60 Minutes story indicating record of 75% of the detained, completely isolated without any news for family or legal counsel, have no criminal records. 

https://www.keranews.org/immigration/2025-03-28/dallas-man-may-have-been-deported-to-notorious-el-savadoran-prison-over-autism-awareness-tattoo

Janalu Jeanes (Parchman)

All of the posters who are NOW SO WORRIED about DUE PROCESS.............Where was your concern about DUE PROCESS when Joe Biden allowed millions ( MILLIONS!) to walk over our southern and northern borders, assisted by Dark Money and Mexican cartel drug smugglers/people smugglers, continuing for FOUR YEARS............. without Biden following HIS SWORN DUTY to PROTECT AMERICANS from illegal entry of foreigners showing no IDs, and having no vetting taking place to ensure the so-called "newcomers" were NOT CRIMINALS?

It appears DUE PROCESS was cynically ignored four years ago, when there was intention to heavily alter the make-up of the American electorate within voting districts, (especially with the desire to turn Texas BLUE) and maintain EVERLASTING POWER for the party in power at the time, no matter what DUE PROCESS was given short shrift and basically buried for convenience sake of THAT party.

At no other time in our history have we witnessed such LACK OF DUE PROCESS IN PROCEDURAL IMMIGRATION MANAGEMENT FOR THIS COUNTRY, as we saw over the last four years, under Joe Biden, with FULL COOPERATION from all of the Democrats who observed and kept totally quiet on the matter, as they were DIRECTED TO DO.

Jim Bedwell

Janalu,

Right! I'll repeat it; the people on the left have no business bringing up ANY of their perceived breaches of "due process" or "rule of law" after the 4 years of the wide open border that was engineered by them solely for the purpose of getting more Dem voters into this country. PATHETIC!!! Any person with common sense or reasoning ability can see that whatever Trump & Co. are doing PALES in comparison to that 4-year Dem outrage.

Gary Puckett

Sandra Spieker (Ringo)

David Brooks, a conservative, one who has championed the GOP for as long as I can remember wrote this in The Atlantic.  The link will take you to the article: What's Happening is not normal, America Needs an Upgrising.

An excerpt:

In the beginning there was agony. Under the empires of old, the strong did what they willed and the weak suffered what they must.

But over the centuries, people built the sinews of civilization: Constitutions to restrain power, international alliances to promote peace, legal systems to peacefully settle disputes, scientific institutions to cure disease, news outlets to advance public understanding, charitable organizations to ease suffering, businesses to build wealth and spread prosperity, and universities to preserve, transmit and advance the glories of our way of life. These institutions make our lives sweet, loving and creative, rather than nasty, brutish and short.

Trumpism is threatening all of that. It is primarily about the acquisition of power — power for its own sake. It is a multifront assault to make the earth a playground for ruthless men, so of course any institutions that might restrain power must be weakened or destroyed. Trumpism is about ego, appetite and acquisitiveness and is driven by a primal aversion to the higher elements of the human spirit — learning, compassion, scientific wonder, the pursuit of justice.

Bob Wainner

Sandra & other Liberals here on this Forum...............

Well, I think it would just be very KIND of all of you IF you would invite a couple of MS 13 Gang Members to come live with you & your Families in your Homes................for at least (1) year.  Provide Bedrooms/Bathrooms for them, 3 meals a day, a Flat Screen TV for them to watch......and at least (1) of your cars they could borrow to use anytime they wanted to go "commit a crime" somewhere in town.  Sort of doubt that your Family would live to see the end of that year!!!  Those Gang Members are just such wonderful people, as we all know!  

"Due Process".....sure, it depends on your definition of "Due Process"....Ha!  For the (4) years that JOE BIDEN was in the White House......the term "Due Process" did NOT exist......period. But the term "Weaponizing the DOJ & Government against Donald Trump" did exist. 

There are well know Democrats that I personally believe should be in PRISON......beginning with OBAMA, Hillary Clinton, Joe Biden, Jill Biden, Hunter Biden, the former DOJ, former Head of the FBI, former Head of the Secret Service, Anthony Fauci, Nancy Peolosi, George Soros, Chuck Schumer.......to name just a few.  They are ALL "criminals".....and anyone with half a brain, knows it!!!   I read in the news yesterday....that OBAMA was worth $1.5 million when he 1st entered the White House.....when he left office, he was worth $70 Million (something very wrong with that picture!!!).

Oh, Janaul......on the subject of building a TREE HOUSE in your backyard.  Those go for a price between $5,000.00 and $15,000.00.  I would offer to design a Tree House for you....but you wouldn't like my "Design Fee". I charge a minimum of $100.00 per hour.  And the key is to design The Tree House so that it does NOT  harm the Tree or the Tree's root system. It needs to be "structurally sound & safe". 

On the subject of Bernie Sanders & AOC......geezzzz, what a pair of full blown COMMUNISTS.  Here they are holding ralleys railing agains OLIGARTS (sp).....or Billionaires.  SANDERS is a multi-millionare and owns (3) Homes, AOC is worth approx. $13 Million....and there they are flying out to Las Vegas in Private Jets or flying 1st Class Commercial. Hypocrytes. While in Las Vegas, Sanders & AOC probably stayed at the "Bellagio Resort Hotel".  I think the Democrat ticket for President in 2028 should be SANDERS & AOC......or AOC & CROCKETT (the Representative from Texas).....oh, I'm sure they would defeat the GOP candidates by a landslide......NOT. The Democrat Party has NO positive policies or a platform to stand on...they're totally lost! 

On the subject of the U.S. Government funding U.S. Universities......I personally believe that NO U.S. UNIVERSITY should receive a "dime" from the U.S. taxpayers. Every U.S. University has Billions of dollars in their trust funds.....plenty to offer "free tuition" to every student...and plenty of funds to conduct "research projects".  If a student needs a "College Student Loan"......they should get it from THE UNIVERSITY...NOT from the U.S. Government. Then, after the student graduates (if they do indeed manage to graduate)...they can pay back the University for the student loan. Our Government needs to just totally get out of the "College Student Loan Business".....period.  But, the U.S. Government still needs to collect every outstanding dime of "College Student Loans" that are outstanding. As I've mentioned before...AOC still owes $19,000.00 on her college student loans - I think she can definitely afford to pay off that loan. 

Bob

Ron Knight

Hollis

I wanted to respond to your post addressed to me. I want to answer by referencing an article from www.FindLaw.com written by Brett Snider, Esq. and last updated May 31, 2019.

What's the illegal part of being an illegal immigrant? Is it a crime to simply be an undocumented immigrant residing in the U.S.? What about sneaking across the border? The confusion lies in the legal difference between "improper entry" and "unlawful presence".

Improper Entry Is a Crime

To be clear, the most common crime associated with illegal immigration is likely improper entry. Under federal CRIMINAL law, it is a misdemeanor for an alien (non-citizen) to:

- Enter or attempt to enter the U.S. at anytime or place OTHER than designated by immigration officers;

- Elude examination or inspection by immigration officers;or

- Attempt to enter or obtain entry to the U.S. willfully concealing, falsifying, or misrepresenting material facts.

The punishment under this federal law is no more than six months of incarceration and up to $250 in civil penalties for each illegal entry. These acts of improper entry- including the mythic "border jumping" are CRIMINAL acts associated with illegally immigrating to the U.S. Like all other criminal charges in the U.S., improper entry must be proven beyond a reasonalbe doubt to convict. 

Unlawful Presence Is Not a Crime

Some may assume that all immigrants who are in the U.S. without legal status must have committed improper entry. This simply isn't the case. Many foreign nationals legally enter the country on a valid work or travel visa, but fail to exit before their visa expires for a variety of reasons.But mere improper entry and unlawful presence should be avoided by any immigrant to the U.S., but an illegal alien cannot be criminally charged or incarcerated simply for being undocumented.

So Hollis, I would never reference you to a Fox News interview because of their right bias views, AND I would never trust any interview from PBS/NPR or CBS because of their left bias views.The majority of the illegal immigrants of the millions who entered our borders did so by "improper entry" which is by federal law CRIMINAL.

I also must address the Alien Act of 1798 as it pertains to today. The Alien Act 0f 1798, aka the Alien Friends Act, authorized the president to detain, arrest, deport or imprison any alien considered dangerous to the country, whether in peace or war. This requires no "due process" legally. It was one of the Alien and Sedetion Acts passed by President John Adams and the Federalist- controlled Congress in 1798 that restricted immigration and free speech in the U.S. On appeal SCOTUS agreed with Trump  recently using this to deport illegal immigrants.

I hope this clears things up  a little for you. The "Maryland Man" already had his day in court twice in 2019. Both times was ordered to be deported. I don't know how it's possible to try and tie this up in court again.The guy you are talking about may not have had his day in court. I'll research him further for more details that I'm sure were left out of the story you saw.

Lowell Tuttle

I need to know if any of you have access to some Harvard gear.

I could us XXL sweatshirt, a tee shirt, and a carpenter style Harvard emblemed cap.

This neighborhood doesn't sell that brand.

Lowell Tuttle

Abrego Garcia's deportation order was put on hold.    Being deported in 2019 case to El Salvador was stayed because of criminal threats against him and his family there.

He was illegally deported by ICE by accident.

The POTUS voted he be returned to the US.

If further attempts make this case different, fine, but for now, he deserves to be in the US.

He and the felon regime will be getting more days in court on this....and more...

Arbitrary persecution without the whole Constitutional rights and laws being applied is not allowed.  Failing to follow court orders, as Chief Executive is basically grounds for, well, you know what.

But, I prefer this and other outrageous issues stay on the news firing lines for another 19 months...then, we'll have the mid terms.

No POTUS nominations will go through then...it will be too close to election time, just like when Obama nominated Garland.   

I hope I live to see it.

Ron Knight

Hollis

Neri Alvarado Borges did have his day in court. Texas Western District Court. USA v. Alvarado Borges. January 31, 2025. Case # 3:25-mj-00397. Deportation signed by Judge Robert F. Castaneda. I need to read the court document that I must download.

However, everything I read about him doesn't add up to be a gang member. This person may be recalled back to the US, just my opinion without further info on him. 

I will admit that there will be some people get deported that maybe shouldn't, but we wouldn't be in this situation had Biden not flooded the border with illegal immigrants and had them all properly vetted. The simple truth is the open border policy of the Biden administration was for political purposes of the Democrats. Plain and simple to get all of these illegals counted on the 2030 Census, so that redistricting could occur to get more representation in local, state and federal elections. Basically a new voting base for the Democrats and a way to keep them in power. Many states were issuing driver's license to them without proper documentation and getting them voter registration cards in the process. Not a very disguised plan to build a fraudulant voter base.

Lowell,

I hope you live long enough to see it, too. But not for political reasons, Just long time friendship. I think you guys will have a hill to climb for mid terms at this point. Maybe something will happen to change my mind before then, but for now I just don't see the leadership that the party can rally behind besides just hating on Trump and Musk. I don't think that Crockett or AOC are the answers. Who is the face of the party? Harry Sisson? Bernie Sanders? I think that covers the complete age gap!

I think you need some Harvard apparell and why not some of all of the IVY League while you're at it. Yale would be good! My Sooners stole Yale's fight song. They turned Bula Bula into Boomer Sooner. THOSE darn prairie thieves!!

Just curious about your thoughts on Leticia James' mortgage fraud investigation? Since I come from the mortgage banking background, I find it interesting. I fought against mortgage fraud in my own company and had to fire several employees because of it. I think the statute of limitations have run out on some of it for prosecution, but I don't know what all the investigation will find. It certainly looks bad at this point for her politically. Since you come from an insurance background, you know the difference between a 1-4 unit property and 5 and above unit property. Big difference in mortgage lending and I would think in insurance as well. I am still baffled how she can claim her Virginia property as her primary residence yet by law must be a New York resident to be New York AG??? As Ricky Ricardo used to say, "Lucy, you got some 'splaining to do"!

Marty Fulton

Thank you Bob W for your succinct evaluation of the current mess we are in, courtesy of the Biden Administration.  I always get a kick out of the Progressives responses to ANYTHING that is 'controversial'.  The latest 'issue' involves a POS 'Maryland Dad'.  Liberals who own acreage that are not currently being used, perhaps she should offer to 'house' and support an entire family of MS-13's.  

Trump is trying to undo the mess 'left' to him by the previous administration. Several of my family siblings AND close long-term friends are staunch Democrats - but they all have one thing in common.  They are wealthy.  Therefore, the border crisis, stock market drop, interest rate hikes, inflation, drug cartel infiltration, etc. mean NOTHING to them....

Ticket prediction 'at this point in time' for the DNC in 2028 is AOC and 'Bern BABY Bern'.  Just shoot me....

p.s. - A close long-time friend in Houston (a conservative) said that Trump will probably get 'bumped off' before the end of the year. I Agree.  So, all you Lefties DO have hope for the future....... 

Ron Knight

Thanks Marty and Bob

Marty, I feel as you that many assassination attempts will occur until it actually happens. This crazed left wing rhetoric is going on unchecked and some looney tune will take it upon themself to do the deed. Why are their so-called peaceful protests littered with such violence? Jasmine Crockett called for Elon Musk to be "taken out" on her birthday back in March. Look at all the violence to Tesla owners and dealerships. What about the cause and effects of your actions and words? Should she be held accountable? Hell yes!! 

But guess what, then they will get JD Vance and he will carry the torch. Oh, I forget, they will send assassins after him, too. This Democratic party is the most corrupt in US history. It's the most Socialist party ever in history. Defund the police, open the borders, give illegals everything food, housing and expenses but screw your American citizens and Veterans. 

Mid terms are coming and we need to be pro active to get conservatives to build upon what we have now. This insanity must stop!

Lowell Tuttle

As long as the Democrats are behind on gerrymandering, playing dirtier with dark money into 501c3's and rolling into PAC's (by grace of Citizen's United ruling), and fixing minority positions in State governments, the country is going to be having issues like we are having right now.   It's not only Trump.   It is minority positions being cemented as legit in State Houses all over the country.

Watched The Dark Money Game last night on Max.  Disturbing.   A boring account of Ohio politics which rings true to Texas, at lease to me, seemingly.   Will/can't ever be proven if anything with PAC's and 501c3's are illegal.   Can't be done.

Democrats need to get dirtier.   Simple as that.

David Cordell

Hi, Forum Posters,

I haven't checked out the Forum in a couple of days. So, anything interesting going on???

About Abrego Garcia, I don't have much sympathy for an illegal alien wife-beater. That said, I'm not sure why he was put in a prison. Was he convicted of anything in El Salvador? Was he convicted of anything in the U.S. that resulted in a prison sentence?

Regardless, let's face it. The support for Abrego Garcia is not about Abrego Garcia. It is about hatred of Donald Trump. And the left has gone bat-shit crazy, with no self-awareness. Example: support for Luigi Magione, a cold-blooded killer who shot an unarmed "Minnesota man" in the back.

David Cordell

We attended services on Maundy Thursday and watched a couple of The Chosen episodes yesterday -- Good Friday. Martha doesn't want to watch Mel Gibson's The Passion of the Christ again because it is so brutal.

In The Gospel according to Matthew, Jesus says, "Truly, I say to you, as you did it to one of the least of these my brethren, you did it to me." I think this is referring to doing "good stuff", but I suppose it could be applied to "bad stuff" also.

I think Abrego Garcia should be brought back to the U.S. and kept in custody until the government does the appropriate paperwork to deport him, and not deport him to a prison. Of course, that assumes that Trump haters won't figure out how to keep the "Maryland man", who is an illegal alien wife-beater, in the U.S.

Lib friends, be honest with yourselves. If Biden had done the same thing that Trump did, do you think it would have become the cause célèbre that it has become? And "Biden would never have done that," is not an acceptable answer. Biden did plenty of bad stuff while he was president, especially to Trump.

Sandra Spieker (Ringo)

David,

Wow.  Wife beater.  Judge, Jury, executioner. 

What we know about Kilmar Abrego Garcia, the Maryland man mistakenly deported to El Salvador

I read aloud what Bob W. posted about me and all "libs" to Danny.  He was shocked, disturbed and dissolusioned about this forum and suggested strongly that I never post here again.  He used the word, Gaslighting to describe it.  Painting with a broad brush. 

Easter.  Empathy.  Forgiveness.

Sigh.  I am at a loss for words.

I stand with what I posted about due process, the rule of law and habeaus corpus.

Done and done.