The people of America have spoken, and at least 260,610 of them want to see Canadian pop musician Justin Bieber deported back to his home country. The Justin Bieber deportation petition, which was launched in late January, has reached its goal of garnering 100,000 signatures by February 22 and will consequently force an official response by the White House.
The right to petition the government is a right guaranteed to all Americans and is protected under the First Amendment of the United States Constitution. It enables Americans to petition the current Administration to take action on a range of issues facing the country. If a petition garners enough support and complies with the governmental Terms of Participation, it will be reviewed by White House staff members who will ensure its delivery to “appropriate policy experts” and issue an official response.
The Bieber deportation petition states that the American people feel wrongly represented by pop culture and want to see the reckless and destructive star deported “and his green card revoked.” The petition states that Bieber’s behavior is both threatening the safety of Americans and negatively influencing America’s youth. At present, over 260,000 Americans agree with the petition’s statements calling “to remove Justin Bieber from our society.”
The notorious pop star has had a year of tremendous legal issues. According to ABC News, Bieber’s bad behavior has so far resulted in a DUI arrest, a vandalism investigation (following an alleged egging of his neighbor’s home that resulted in a reported $20,000 in damages), and an assault charge following an altercation with a limo driver.
Convictions could result in huge problems for the troubled youngster. The Department of Homeland Security does state that legal permanent residents, like Bieber, can be deported if convicted of a serious crime. Michael Wildes, New York City immigration attorney, warns Bieber that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) could make a case for reviewing his legal status. Bieber currently possesses an O-1 visa, which is typically reserved for people who show “extraordinary ability in the sciences, arts, education, business or athletics,” according to ABC News. Justin Bieber’s bad behavior, coupled with a deportation petition that meets the participation and signature thresholds required by the government, will force an official response from the White House.
When will the White House respond to the Bieber deportation petition? According to the government website, no time frame is guaranteed. The site states that, although White House staff does its best to respond to petitions that meet threshold requirements “in a timely fashion,” responses may be delayed depending on volume of petitions and the topic at hand. As of now, the timing and direction of the government’s response is anyone’s best guess.
The petition to deport Justin Bieber will force a response from the White House at some point but, in the meantime, folks seem satisfied with speculating on the future of the troubled teen. Another petition to save the Biebs from getting deported was launched on January 25. The petition, which argues that the star is a human being who makes mistakes but has reportedly “saved so many lives,” has garnered just 8,400 responses so far.
By Katie Bloomstrom
Sources:
ABC News
White House (1)
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20 Responses
Justin Bieber is a good guy!
He hasn´t done anything serious that deserve deportation.
Just because someone is successful we should not be jealous or wish harm to that person.
He makes mistakes everyone dose if you dislike him then don’t pay any attention to him please don’t do this (deportation) I will pay for everything don’t do that to him id he goes then I go I might just be 11 but I will do everything for HIM.
You are 11 and will do anything for him? Please tell me that you are joking, because if you’re not you need to rethink your values if you can.
Anything? Like having him spit on you? http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/showbiz/5036701/Justin-Bieber-spits-on-fans.html
God if you dislike him ignore him. I swear he’s really not affecting anyone’s life but his own & if your kids are repeating his actions its more the parents fault than one 19yr old boy. Kids are going to do stupid things regardless of ifjustin is here or Canada. Plus how many boys actually listen to him anyway
He’s only here because he’s a celebrity. If it was any other person he would have been deporteed a long time ago or put in jail
If he did this in Russia, China, and many other countries, his butt would be in jail, no bail and /or immediately police escorted permanently out of the country.
He really shouldn’t be deported. Just because he does drugs or whatever, doesn’t mean y’all should follow his steps. Like come on know let him live his life. He’ll be held responsible for his actions anyway.
Let him live his life? He’s an influence in the world focused around teens. He doesn’t just do drugs, he does illegal things like spray paint an important wall in Brazil, he does things like saying ‘Rape happens for a reason.’, he does things like punching Goofy at Disneyland. Yeah great influence right? Let him live his life guys! God you ignorant twit.
he needs to go
What makes beiber so special, what puts him above the rest. He messed up and put the life of others at risk. For those who suport him, you are suporting a drunk driver, and an arrogant kid who thinks he can do what he wants beacuse he is famous
Good bye Bieber and please don’t come back.
They don’t even want him back in Canada, let alone get him deported from USA. He’s not just troubled with a huge list of offences, but also arrogant and careless, and doesn’t want to learn from his mistakes or even admit he’s mistaken. Therefore, something need to be done indeed. Deportation is only part of it. I think there should be more, but then again, deportation is a good start…
Justin is a good person he just acts like a normal teenager he loved his teenage life so he is living it longer so I think whoever wants to deport Justin are idiots and total nitwits.
I have never seen a normal teenager decide it was alright to punch Goofy in the face when they visit Disneyland. I have also never heard of a normal teenager who says ‘Rape happens for a reason’. I have never heard of a normal teenager who would go to Anne Frank’s house and right in her guest book ‘I hope you were a belieber’. Yeah he’s normal.
see the good in him dont see the bad god made us to love
Great theory. I would like to hear you say it if Bieber was egging your house instead of his neighbour’s
whos going to donate money for charity now
I highly doubt Justin Bieber has ever willing gave to charity, and if he has it is likely that his manager or agent forced him into doing it for a publicity stunt.
sorry justin bieber changers are not good a enough