Actions & Consequences

Days after becoming governor of Massachusetts, Democrat Deval Patrick "rescinded a new agreement between Massachusetts and federal officials that empowered the state police to arrest illegal immigrants on charges of violating immigration law." Massachusetts state lawmaker Michael Moran -- a Democrat -- didn't decide that, but he's generally pro-illegal immigration.

Last month, Moran:

was rear-ended by a suspected illegal immigrant. . . The suspect was wearing a Mexican costume at the time of the crash where he slammed into Moran at 60 mph.

The suspect, 27-year-old Isaias Naranjo, was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol, leaving the scene of an accident and driving without a valid license. According to the report, when told of the serious charges he would be facing, he just laughed.

Of course, thanks to the liberal Massachusetts policy, "State police were unable to notify immigration authorities that Naranjo might be illegal."

Yes, the drunk will do jail time. But why not deport him as well?