Accused Killer of Two California Deputies Was Deported Twice
On Friday, a Mexican man and his wife engaged in a six-hour crime spree that began when Sacramento County Deputy Danny Oliver approached a car he thought suspicious. The Mexican, Luis Enrique Monroy-Bracamonte, shot Oliver and fled the scene, later shooting two other deputies, killing one, and wounding a motorist.
Now we learn that the accused shooter had been deported twice and has a long rap sheet. The case demonstrates the unwillingness of the government to secure the borders and workplaces. Plus, deportation cannot be the only punishment when criminals continue to return: we need substantial prison sentences to convince foreign bad guys that American opportunities for crime are not worth the risk. ...