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[–] Assassassin@lemmy.dbzer0.com 54 points 2 days ago

Fascists used Wrongful Arrest

Fascists hurt itself in its confusion!

[–] Gerudo@lemmy.zip 30 points 2 days ago

If what they are saying is true, that he overstayed a visa, a standard background check for employment at a PD would have found this on day 1 of reviewing the application.

[–] nixus@anarchist.nexus 20 points 2 days ago
[–] Pavidus@lemmy.world 25 points 2 days ago (2 children)

Someone please help me understand, because I don't think I do. In today's world, how would someone with no documentation be able to apply for a police job, pass the background checks, carry a firearm, properly fill out tax forms, etc etc etc.

I've had issues applying for stuff as a well documented citizen. I cannot imagine it would be possible as an illegal, especially with larger corporations/entities, but maybe I just misunderstand the process.

[–] djsoren19@lemmy.blahaj.zone 15 points 2 days ago

I think the issue here is that you're trying to take ICE at their word.

They're almost guaranteed to be lying.

[–] NuXCOM_90Percent@lemmy.zip 17 points 2 days ago (2 children)

You very much overestimate what a background check is.

A friend of mine had a pretty hefty security clearance. She was then going to get TSA Pre-Check which required finger printing (I think). On the phone she explained she was probably already in the system. They insisted they did not have access to any of those databases.

As for this? IF it is at all "legit", then it is very plausible that the cop was here on a visa. So they could have been authorized to work when the check went through but are in the process of renewing it and dealing with all the backlog and stupidity.

Which is actually the case for a LOT of "illegal immigrants". They got caught up in a paperwork hole and decided to not pack up their entire life and quit their job and abandon their families while waiting for the right stamp.

[–] Gullible@sh.itjust.works 3 points 2 days ago

US paperwork is spread across so many unique databases and locations that it’s a wonder anything functions at all. It would be hilarious if trump somehow manages to create a uniform standard and location for storage simply to engage in more effective witch-hunting.

[–] Pavidus@lemmy.world 2 points 2 days ago

Well, there's one facet. It seems that there are plenty more that would keep someone not allowed to work from working, especially for the police. Hell, I've been barred from working for not bringing in updated paperwork that was required every 3 years.

My knee jerk reaction is that this person is on the police force, they are obviously allowed to be in, and work in, the US. I'm just trying to get a better understanding.

[–] ShinkanTrain@lemmy.ml 16 points 2 days ago

Why is no one talking about pig on pig violence?

[–] ininewcrow@lemmy.ca 21 points 2 days ago
[–] burntbacon@discuss.tchncs.de 21 points 2 days ago

Hmm, reading the article, it looks like he was just hired on. There's usually rules about new officers where others are prohibited from 'fraternizing' during the initial training period, which makes me think this will be ignored/explained away. Cops are notoriously assholes to new recruits, and will throw them under the bus for anything they can.

[–] resipsaloquitur@lemmy.world 18 points 2 days ago

Now do Elon.

[–] Ascrod@midwest.social 9 points 2 days ago

Darth Vader vs Darth Maul dot jpg

[–] altphoto@lemmy.today 1 points 2 days ago

As a sarcastic side commentary about Portugal this time of year....you know, let's just see where this goes.