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Congressman Bennie Thompson introduces bill to prevent Daniela Vargas deportation

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04-06-2017, 05:04 PM
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Rep. Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS), the Ranking Member of the House Committee on Homeland Security, introduced a private bill to prevent the deportation of Daniela Vargas, a DACA recipient from Jackson, Mississippi.

Ms. Vargas was taken into custody last month by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) after participating in a public media event to protest the Trump Administration’s immigration policies. She was released nine days later from a detention center in Louisiana but an order for her removal remains active.

Thompson Statement:

“Enforcement of our country’s immigration laws must hold steadfast to our cherished American values. Daniela Vargas is a member of our community who respects our laws, pays taxes, and has no criminal record. It is regrettable that she is the innocent victim of the cruelties of our current immigration system. Our nation needs DACA recipients like Ms. Vargas to be free from the threat of deportation so that they can contribute to our communities and build a better future for themselves and their families.”

“Members of the Jackson community support Ms. Vargas wholeheartedly and I am proud to offer my support as well. While this may be a private bill for one individual, I strongly believe we must do better for those who live in fear of being uprooted from the communities that they call home.”

Link: http://www.msnewsnow.com/story/35090...as-deportation
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Isn't she already released?
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Isn't she already released?
its to give her status, they've done private bills like this in the past.
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Why is she better than any DACAer?
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I know private bills only apply to the one person mentioned in them, but does anyone know if there is some special rule that says it can't be used as precedent for other similar cases? Like for instance, if another DACA recipient were facing deportation proceedings, could they point to this private bill and claim that they deserve similar treatment due to the similarities in circumstances? Either way I hope it passes and she gets status, it kind of opens the door for all of us to try the same thing if we are faced with similar circumstances.
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Why is she better than any DACAer?
Probable public image, Jimmy. She protested, and spoke out. Wish the best to her, and the bill.
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I remember back in 2000, my lawyer suggested that one long shot was to ask a local congressperson to do a personal bill. I don't think Tom Delay would have been receptive.
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Anybody care to explain how Private Bills work? I missed this lecture in Civics class lol

-do you need the same amount of votes as a regular bill?
-does the president need to sign it?
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Anybody care to explain how Private Bills work? I missed this lecture in Civics class lol
It's the same as a bill. The difference is who it's for.
Public=Everyone
Private=Certain Someone

Yes, and yes. (I think).
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It's the same as a bill. The difference is who it's for.
Public=Everyone
Private=Certain Someone

Yes, and yes. (I think).
Thats quite the long shot then. I hope she get this passed, but it doesn't look to good for her.
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