San Francisco quite proudly declared itself a sanctuary city 26 years ago. It is proud of that fact. A “sanctuary city” means that Illegals of all shapes and sizes will, according to the mindset of Leftists, not be “ratted out” to various authorities for deportation just because they are “undocumented” — LeftSpeak for illegal.
San Francisco is proud of that label.
San Francisco is proud, even after a 32-year-old Pleasanton woman, Kate Steinle, was shot and killed in front of her father at Pier 14 on the Embarcadero in San Francisco, on Wednesday, July 1st, at about 6:30 PM.
Her last words were: “Dad, help me, help me.”
Her father was powerless, considering Kate Steinle had been shot directly in the chest three times by an illegal immigrant who purposely sought out San Francisco because he knew it was a sanctuary city.
Here’s where the pride of San Francisco comes in:
Had San Francisco authorities not refused a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detainer request, Lopez-Sanchez may not have been in the United States and Steinle might still be alive.
Representative Bob Goodlatte (R-VA) addresses the core issue: laws were not enforced.
Laws were not enforced. We’ll get back to that.
The San Francisco Sheriff’s Department is in charge of illegal immigrant notifications, not the SFPD. The SF Sheriff himself, Ross Mirkarimi, is doubling down on his having done the proper thing:
S.F. Sheriff Defends Releasing Killer, Calls Trump ‘Opportunist’
by Michelle Moons
San Francisco’s Sheriff Ross Mirkarimi is defending the intentional April release of five-times-deported Mexican national Juan Francisco Lopez-Sanchez, who has since confessed to the Wednesday shooting death of a young woman at Pier 14.
Sheriff Mirkarimi appeared agitated as he spoke to San Francisco-based KRON 4 News, casting blame on U.S. Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE) for not filing a formal court application to detain Lopez-Sanchez. In a separate CNN interview, Mirkarimi defended his refusal of ICE detainers. He called ICE policy the “imperfect deportation and transferring of people.”
It is San Francisco Sheriff’s department policy to deny all ICE detainer requests. He indicated that he only honors court orders.
Mirkarimi also told CNN’s Jake Tapper that sanctuary city policies “make us safer.”
Safer, yes, of course. Why didn’t I think of that?
Further, the San Francisco mayor, Edwin Lee, said in part:
As I said in 2013, we must protect both civil liberties and uphold public safety. Which is why, at the time, I promised to veto any legislation that completely eliminated the Sheriff’s ability to make a case-by-case determination about honoring U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement detainers. Our sanctuary policies should not create a safe harbor for convicted, violent felons.
Translated: Mayor Lee just threw Mirkarimi under the bus. But of course Lee takes the golden opportunity to turn a death into a political wiffle ball. It’s the fault of the Republicans:
Even after repeated attempts by President Obama and Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi to reform our immigration laws, Republicans in Congress have blocked those efforts, unfortunately, leaving cities and local municipalities to act upon immigration issues that affect its residents. I will continue to work with the Obama Administration on Comprehensive Immigration Reform to ensure cities aren’t forced to make and enforce immigration law.
That said, what actually happened with Juan Francisco Lopez-Sanchez? He shouldn’t have even been in the United States. With seven felony convictions — not arrests, but convictions — Sanchez had been deported to Mexico five times. And came back each time.
Even CNN wrote about the circumstances surrounding the multiple releases of the murder suspect:
In March, Lopez-Sanchez was turned over to San Francisco authorities and ultimately released after completing a federal prison sentence.
U.S. Immigrations and Custom Enforcement said San Francisco wanted Lopez-Sanchez on a drug warrant, so the agency handed him over with a request to let it know if he was to be released.
Despite that request, San Francisco authorities let him go in April after the drug charges were dropped.
Freya Horne, chief legal counsel to the San Francisco County Sheriff, said city officials believe such requests violate Fourth Amendment rights against unreasonable searches and seizures.
Question, Freya: if a federal detainer violated federal law, then how has the federal government been getting away with its various USC sections over the numerous years regarding deportations of illegals? When I worked Booking in the Sacramento County Main Jail as a deputy in the 80s, I would pick up the phone and call the USBP when we suspected a LE agency had arrested an illegal. The USBP did the rest. Simple.
Sanchez confessed to the murder but his Public Defender subsequently insisted he was not guilty.
It is San Francisco Sheriff’s department policy to deny all ICE detainer requests. He indicated that he only honors court orders.
ICE had begun processing the reinstatement of Lopez-Sanchez’s removal order before the prisoner was transferred on March 26 from a Bureau of Prisons facility in Victorville to San Francisco Sheriff’s custody pursuant to an old drug warrant.
ICE was informed of the transfer afterwards and alternatively issued a detainer request for the prisoner.
A San Francisco court dismissed Lopez-Sanchez’s drug charge on March 27.
On April 15, 2015, authorities dismissing the ICE request for detention released the seven-time convicted felon Lopez-Sanchez onto the streets.
Finally, I submit to Leftist sheriff Ross Mirkarimi (he is, you should know, a co-founder of the Green Party of California) that you, sir, are damned near equally responsible for the death of Kate Steinle. You go explain your philosophy and mindset to the parents, siblings, friends and relatives of Kate Steinle. Personally.
But you won’t. Because you are a coward and your belief system is “Leftist Mindset Uber Alles.” It’s funny, however, how you call Trump an “opportunist” when he dared to speak the truth about Mexico. Mexico is out for Mexico — but of course on your planet of purple skies you hadn’t remotely thought of that. Mexico does not give us our best and brightest. Its children have brought disease to this nation. It sends us more MS13 gangbangers. Its illegals commit crimes in this nation and commit murders. Yet your purple skies, Mirkarimi, “Trump all.”
You are absolutely disgusting in your willingness to forsake your law enforcement oath for murdering Leftist values. You sicken me. You are unfit to wear your badge. I say this, sir, as a recently retired (two weeks ago) Sergeant with a California department much larger than yours, after 41 years of service: you sicken me.
Ladies and gentlemen, let me finally write: wake up. Some of your police and sheriff departments are killing you in the fashion of the SFSO. They are killing you either by fear, cowardice, ignorance or by dint of wishing to be politically correct. But they are doing it nevertheless.
They are killing you because they are not obeying the law. Their not obeying the law is because they have chosen to do so for expedience — AND — because the federal government does not obey its own laws. More on that in a subsequent post.
I submit: the American taxpayers are not too terribly far away from picking and choosing which laws they will or will not obey.
Because the federal government and some agencies in law enforcement have already led the way on the issue.
And a terrible lead it is.
BZ
P.S.
Two additional points:
1. The handgun used by Sanchez to murder Kate Steinle was stolen in a burglary from a local federal agent. Sanchez said he “found” the handgun nearby wrapped in a T-shirt. Of course he did. Read this to see the lengthy criminal history of Sanchez as per a federal database.
2. Here is the City of San Francisco’s sanctuary ordinance from its own website. The complete text of the ordinance is here. Mayor Gavin Newsom’s Executive Order 07-01: Sanctuary City Policy (PDF) is delineated.
UPDATE:
Gavin Newsom has had the link to his Executive Order 07-01 Sanctuary City Policy REMOVED. The link, when clicked, now indicates: For Your Information – Page Not Found
Isn’t that just terribly convenient, as Stick points out, since it would appear that Newsom will likely be running for governor?
AP Source: US agent’s gun used in San Francisco pier slaying
Going to be interesting to see how this one turns out…
Yes, as I indicated in one of the links. Information said the firearm was taken in a burglary from a “local” federal agent, but didn’t specify the agency or just how “local” is local.
BZ
Were I that woman’s father I would sue the hell out of the City of San Francisco and those responsible in govt individually for her death. Would have my pound of flesh and OWN San Francisco. The result might also encourage said individuals to enforce the current laws instead of ignoring them.
That, sir, would be a nice start. Trump started the debate — now notice how even Diane Feinstein disagrees with sanctuary cities. She’s smart enough to know which side she should fall on, when you murder women in broad daylight at a tourist location.
BZ
So much to say about this entire debacle. San Francisco is a totally fucked up city to begin with. But, in the aftermath of this senseless and cold murder….Diane Finestein and all the usual suspects say NOTHING….absolutely NOTHING about how this fucktard got hold of his gun. Obviously, they reported it was stolen. But, think about if he had legally purchased and owned it just how their (and Obama’s) reaction would be and their push for more gun control. I think this makes a perfect case and proof positive that bad guys will always have access to weapons. If liberals want to take them away from legal citizens who have a legal right to own and carry them because they think the world will be a safer place…this shows just how mentally deficient they are. Imagine the possibly very different outcome if her dad or people around the victim had been armed. God bless her and her family having to endure this horrible incident. I cannot imagine how helpless they must feel.
Oh come on, Spokes, if only that terrible person hadn’t had their gun stolen, Sanchez wouldn’t have “found” it wrapped in a T-shirt right in front of him. What a find, eh wot?
And Diane Feinstein HAS said something. She’s now AGAINST sanctuary cities.
This isn’t a gun issue. This is an illegal immigration issue and a crime issue.
And still Sheriff Leftist and his Leftist Mayor double down. “What’s one mere casualty in the political stream of Leftist Goals?”
Steinle is nothing but a bit of necessary friendly fire.
BZ
Diff outcome if they were armed…. (laugh track)… dad says no one even saw the shooter, no one looked for the shooter and they were all attending to victim. Exactly, nothing would have happened if they were armed. BTW SF voted #1 of 50 best cities to live in the USA. Voted #3 best city for under 35 to live in. No better place then SF and the Bay area, nice to see so many Americans AGREE!
HOw about fuck the agent retard who left his/her gun in his unguarded car so any moron could steal it. No better then the buy who lets his 5 year old have access so the kid can kill mom, dad or his sister/brother. How about making it a felony for the agent’s gross negligence THEN he would not have left it in the car. See gun laws can work. Simple solution.
Finally, the world, outside the USA, IS a safer place. Proof is the movie theater killer yesterday, criminal record, so can’t legally buy gun … oh I forgot in the USA any felon scuzball can buy any gun privately which he did. Why safer outside the USA? 500% more USA gun deaths then Canada where they love to hunt. 4000% more gun deaths in USA then England, 300% more gun deaths in USA then France. Simple math answer: NRA more guns … rest of the civilized world LESS GUNS.
This year had an old client offer me a well compensated three week assignment that I turned down. The bulk of the work was in San Francisco, and not in the nice part of the city. As much as I enjoy the area and food, I don’t trust the local government and I won’t work there unless I am carrying. My loss, I’m sure. They are so rich a few lost tourist dollars isn’t a problem.
Well, WSF, you can’t carry in SF unless you’re a cop in the state. The once-nice SF is now papered in bums. But Mexicans are now the bulk of Fornicalia and it’s reflected in the state’s attitudes. The Elites of SF, however, are insulated by hordes of security and high-rise towers.
Or they just don’t live there at all, but work there.
BZ
Well, WSF, you can’t carry in SF
Not legally. Better to be tried by twelve than carried by six.
Just say you were fearful about working in a dangerous neighborhood. That would apply to a similar offer in any other major US city. And SF is much safer then most.
I have questions. Was this perp actually aiming to put 3 shots into the chest cavity?
How far away was this shooter from the deceased woman?
If stolen from the Fed Agent’s car, the pistol mfr is probably a Sig-Sauer, or a Glock.
And,,,, what caliber? I’m guessing 40sw.
Shooting at seals???? Bullshit.
He was pointing it at her,,,playing with it,,,or just pointed it and pulled the trigger e times.
This killer must be found guilty and sentenced to die.
But this is San Francisco!
I hated this city, but it was a city that had high-ranking Supervisors in it.
Hated the GD City.
I expect that every LEO, active and retired has already heard about this and has his or her opinion as to what really happened.
My belief is that this killer actually pointed the pistol at her, and said pow pow pow, while pulling the trigger each time.
He was high on dope.
Sea-lion excuse is something his appointed State’s Atty made up and “coached” him to say.
What will be the overall outcome? Nothing.
It will be quietly forgotten. Some rich resident of SF will give the deceased family a million dollars, under the table, and all will be forgotten in a year or so.
That’s how they “do it” in that “soulless” city called San Francisco.
First Sanchez said he found it. Then he said it just “went off.” Right. “Went off.” Three times it “went off.”
Then shooting at seals. Right. Shooting at seals. Except the greatest number of seals tourists see are at Pier 39, quite a distance away.
My guess is you’re correct. If not THE burglar who stole the gun originally, he either bought it or stole it from another. And yes, likely laboring under alcohol or drugs or he is a mental case. Three times shot = PURPOSEFUL.
I’m not quite so sure it’ll be forgotten as readily as we may think.
BZ
Hinkly had a motive and shot Regan and got off as mental. Dan White assassinated SF’s Mayor and supervisor Milk and he got off as mental. This Sanchez so far as we know had NO motive, was not within sight (neither dad or anyone saw him shooting at them) so likely he will join the above company, he’s got a better argument then they had since no one can easily prove Sanchez intended to kill her.
FYI – The link, http://sfgov.org/site/uploadedfiles/sf311csc/Sanctuary%20City%2003-01-07.pdf which was Gavin Newsom’s Executive Order #07-01 now brings up a “Page Not Found” on the SF site. Nice to see that the LT. Gov. still has friends in the city.
Keep in mind that the morally bankrupt Newsom has been selected to replace Jerry Brown by the powers that be. Not a bright future for CA.
That is VERY interesting, as I just updated my bottom link early this morning. Yes, I would agree Newsom is in the mix. But I would submit that Kamala Harris will be put forth as well, providing a Leftist Bifecta: BLACK and FEMALE.
BZ
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