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'''Catch and release''' was originally a fishing term used to describe the method in [[conservation]], growth of [[fish]] populations. Reel in a fish by fishing line, then release back into water. | '''Catch and release''' was originally a fishing term used to describe the method in [[conservation]], growth of [[fish]] populations. Reel in a fish by fishing line, then release back into water. | ||
| − | In recent times, it is used to describe [[Obama administration]] policy towards [[illegal immigrant]]s. That is for [[law enforcement]] to apprehend border crossers and then releasing them. Most people believe the U.S. government would be releasing those caught... at the other side of the border. In fact, the [[National Border Protection Council]] shows 85% remain in the country. <ref>[http://www.themonitor.com/news/local/bp-council-says-catch-and-release-policy-continues-fueling-illegal/article_b48caa0c-f92c-11e5-914a-671ec164babb.html?mode=jqm BP Council says ‘catch and release’ policy continues fueling illegal immigration, The Monitor, April 3, 2016]</ref> | + | In recent times, it is used to describe [[Obama administration]] policy towards [[illegal immigrant]]s. That is for [[law enforcement]] to apprehend border crossers and then releasing them. Most people believe the U.S. government would be releasing those caught... at the other side of the border. In fact, the [[National Border Protection Council]] shows 85% remain in the country.<ref>[http://www.themonitor.com/news/local/bp-council-says-catch-and-release-policy-continues-fueling-illegal/article_b48caa0c-f92c-11e5-914a-671ec164babb.html?mode=jqm BP Council says ‘catch and release’ policy continues fueling illegal immigration, The Monitor, April 3, 2016]</ref> |
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Revision as of 23:33, June 24, 2016
Catch and release was originally a fishing term used to describe the method in conservation, growth of fish populations. Reel in a fish by fishing line, then release back into water.
In recent times, it is used to describe Obama administration policy towards illegal immigrants. That is for law enforcement to apprehend border crossers and then releasing them. Most people believe the U.S. government would be releasing those caught... at the other side of the border. In fact, the National Border Protection Council shows 85% remain in the country.[1]
Catch and Release is the name of a 2006 movie starring Jennifer Garner.