More Local Yocals on Immigration, or There is a New Sheriff in Town

Local authorities across the country complain that they bear the financial burden of illegal immigration, yet they lack the power to enforce immigration law. In Butler County, Ohio, Sheriff Richard Jones is on a mission to tackle the problem. And he’s frightening the local Hispanic population. Jones’ hero is John Wayne; a near life-sized poster of the actor hangs next to his desk. With a similar swagger, Jones is on a mission to prod, cajole, even shame federal officials into action. In the parking area outside the county jail, two new signs proclaim “Illegal Aliens Here,” with an arrow pointing inside. Click here for the link.

Here is Sheriff Jones.

The pic is reminiscent of Bull Connor.

And here a Butler County “welcoming” billboard.

Is local enforcement of the federal immigration laws a good idea?

KJ