In Los Angeles County, the leftist district attorney is trying to minimize the charges filed against illegal immigrants.
According to Fox News, George Gascon, the district attorney, told his prosecutors not to pursue charges against illegal immigrants, who could face deportation.
NEW: @FoxNews has obtained a new special directive issued by LA DA @GeorgeGascon today, ordering his prosecutors to avoid filing criminal charges that could lead to deportation for illegal immigrants, & to seek diversion for them instead whenever possible. https://t.co/8Wix0w0PBu
— Bill Melugin (@BillMelugin_) December 7, 2022
In Los Angeles County, prosecutors will now have to consider the effects of charging illegal immigrants on their immigration status. They will also be urged to pursue diversion programs to help these individuals avoid deportation.
The policy taken by District Attorney George Gascon is part of a larger effort to reform how justice is sought in the nation's largest district attorney's office.
The policy states that prosecutors should consider other alternatives to filing criminal charges for illegal immigrants. These include avoiding the use of criminal enhancements, which can increase a person's prison sentence. It also noted that this type of offense could turn otherwise lawful offenses into immigration-damaging ones.
According to Eric Siddall, the vice president of the local district attorneys' association, the DA's policy is simply saying that they will give an illegal immigrant a pass if they used a gun.
According to Siddall, this policy is similar to the one that has been in place for a long time. Anyone who is under investigation can ask the DA's office to provide information about the possible consequences of their illegal immigrant status.
According to the policy, prosecutors should consider other options when it comes to filing charges against illegal immigrants. These alternatives should be considered in light of the public safety concerns and the possibility of mitigating the adverse consequences of their actions.
The policy also stated that pre-trial diversion programs could help prevent illegal immigrants from being deported. However, it precludes prosecutors from working with immigration authorities.
According to the DA's office, the policy aims to protect immigrants while also protecting the vulnerable victims of crime. It was developed through a consultation process involving the DA's office, immigration experts, and community members. Tiffany Blackwell, a communications director for the office, said in a statement that the policy aims to avoid overly harsh penalties for those accused of being illegal immigrants.
The office noted that it has been able to achieve the goal of the policy. It will continue to rely on its staff members to provide the necessary information to determine if an alternative sentence is needed for those accused of being illegal immigrants.
In LA County, District Attorney George Gascon is following in the footsteps of President Barack Obama, who used a prioritization approach to avoid deporting most illegal immigrants.
Those who entered the country illegally should be deported. This is easier said than done unless you're a leftist who wants to turn red states into blue ones or replace Republicans with Democrats.
The preceding is a summary of an article that originally appeared on The Right Scoop.
