WTH? AOC Is Pushing Biden To Pardon Convicted Illegals And Reopen Immigration Cases
Joe Biden announced the pardon of all prior convictions for federal offenses of simple marijuana possession last month. Just so we are clear, this was a superficial pardon because there aren't very many people in federal prison on minor marijuana charges—I mean, come on. However, it was a campaign promise made by Biden, so there you go libs.
Alexandra Ocasio-Cortez (AOC) wants to push Biden beyond his own authority as she and her little squad demand that Biden extends the pardon to illegals. Not just that, she wants to reopen the immigration cases for illegals who were deported due to similar drug charges,
"It is of utmost importance that the Administration pardon all simple marijuana possession offenses – regardless of immigration status," the members of Congress state in the letter. "Using the power of the pardon is a constitutional imperative and a critical tool in rectifying the compounding racial injustices of draconian drug policies. However, continuing to deport immigrants for simple marijuana possession will only exacerbate racial disparities, traumatize families and communities vital to this country's fabric, and create ineffective legal regimes at taxpayers' expense."
"Granting pardons to all simple marijuana possession offenses – regardless of immigration status – demonstrates genuine compassion while ensuring that our country continues to mitigate the inhumane and ineffective drudge policies that have ravaged communities of color for so long," the letter adds.
The letter goes on to demand to reopen "the immigration cases of those who were deported for marijuana-related offenses."
Today we led a letter with @RepChuyGarcia asking the President to pardon all simple marijuana possession offenses, regardless of immigration status and reopen the immigration cases of those who were deported for marijuana-related offenses.
You can read the full letter here. pic.twitter.com/ZKPARuMGvp
— Rep. Ilhan Omar (@Ilhan) November 15, 2022
AOC is defiantly pushing it. Biden's pardon specifically excluded non-legal residents:
"This pardon does not apply to individuals who were non-citizens not lawfully present in the United States at the time of their offense," the proclamation states.
"First: I’m pardoning all prior federal offenses of simple marijuana possession. There are thousands of people who were previously convicted of simple possession who may be denied employment, housing, or educational opportunities as a result. My pardon will remove this burden," Biden tweeted.