Ken Buck Instrumental in Swift - ICE Raid

It appears that Weld County District Attorney, Ken Buck, was a central figure in yesterday's (12/12/2006) Immigration and Custom Enforcement raid of the Greeley Swift plant. It also appears that Wayne Allard wants everyone to know just how concerned Mr. Buck is about the raid.

"It is my understanding that Ken Buck played a key role in the investigation that led to today's raid at the Greeley facility," said Allard. "Once again, District Attorney Buck has demonstrated his commitment to ensuring that individuals involved in criminal behavior will be pursued to the full extent of the law."

Marilyn Musgrave is concerned about the raid, as well. She seems to think that illegal immigration is akin to drug trafficking and other crimes.

"From what I know, as of now, they are going after the criminal element for involvement in such offenses as drug trafficking, identity theft and other crimes. It appears that our immigration laws are being enforced and people are being arrested who have who have entered our nation illegally and have reportedly engaged in criminal activity that threatens the safety of our community."

I'm all about preventing identity theft and drug trafficking, but are the majority of the 300 or so people arrested yesterday involved in either? I doubt it. Will we see any significant fines landing on Swift & Co. for hiring any of these allegedly illegal immigrants? I doubt it.

Once again, the Republican party is making political statments by stepping on those least able to defend themselves. Nice job Ken, Marilyn, Wayne, and Tom.