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Friday, May 25, 2007

I’m No Longer Surprised

...but I am disgusted and outraged.

This article In yesterday’s Chieftain details how official representatives of the Mexican government advised Mexican citizens in Pueblo on their rights if they’re picked up for illegal activities, like being in the country illegally.

Then,

Local immigration lawyer Guillermo Garibay offered additional advice: “No abra la puerta,” or don’t open the door when la migra, or immigration officials, come to your home. Garibay said, “Once you answer (the door), they can ask anybody for IDs.”

Since when does an officer of the court advise people who are not actually his clients on how to circumvent the law? (lawyer, n. one skilled in circumvention of the law. —Ambrose Bierce, The Devil’s Dictionary)

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