This news is a bit old but serves as a reminder for anyone who is unaware: If you are an undocumented immigrant traveling during these holidays or anytime soon between New York and Chicago, avoid Amtrak and Greyhound as there have been reports of undocumented students being apprehended and detained by the ICE.

Apparently, ICE is concerned about illegal immigrants and terrorists coming into the United States via the Canadian border and the Amtrak line from Chicago to New York cuts quite close to the Northern border.

U.S. Attorney Randall Caudle states that under the Fifth Amendment of the United States (which applies even to non-citizens due to selective incorporation through the 14th amendment), individuals do not have to present ID to border patrol and ICE officers within the United States. In effect, we are violating one set of laws to enforce another set of laws--talk about sending mixed messages.

Happy 4th of July. Stay safe.

Next up: ICE checks on cyclists.