I found this story a bit odd. I stand firm in my belief the justice always prevails, it may not always be to our liking and it may not always be by the courts. As clunky and slow as our system is and the inherent faults it contains I would rather take my chances here than anywhere else in the world. But this event has me scratching my head, I was unaware of the difference between criminal court and immigration court proceedings,,,
As you may have heard, Justin Bieber is being investigated for egging his neighbor's home in Los Angeles. If the damage is found to be $400 or more, Bieber could be charged with felony vandalism under California law. A wrinkle that makes this different than the average pop star-in-peril situation is that because Bieber isn't a United States citizen, if he is convicted of a felony he could potentially be deported back to his native Canada. This potential loss to America is because under U.S. law, an aggravated felony or crimes of "moral turpitude" by non-citizens leads to mandatory detention and ineligibility for almost all relief.
While we at the ACLU aren't hardcore Beliebers (We're more Team Macklemore), we are watching with interest to see issues Bieber's situation will shine on the United States' dysfunctional immigration enforcement system, which doesn't offer due process to those caught up in its web.
Why Beliebers Should Care About Immigration Reform | American Civil Liberties Union
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