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2009/4/17

Georgia doing the Right Thing. Checking for illegals.

@ 11:24 PM (6 months, 23 days ago)
I've preached and preached about this. I've heard every alibi and excuse when public officials and pro-illegals are trying to dodge this issue. But, thankfully, Georgia and other states are doing the right thing.

Just do it.

The measure, House Bill 2, updates sections of the Georgia Security and Immigration Compliance Act of 2006, a comprehensive crackdown on illegal immigration in Georgia. It is awaiting Perdue’s signature.

Georgia law already requires jailers to check legal status and report any illegal immigrants charged with a felony, DUI or driving without a license. Under House Bill 2, jailers also would be required to alert federal agents when they encounter an illegal immigrant charged with misdemeanors of a “high and aggravated nature.”

In addition, the bill requires that public employers and contractors use a federal database to verify that new hires are not illegal immigrants, and that those who receive public benefits — from welfare to a business license — are in the U.S. legally. Local governments that don’t comply could lose state road-building money, the measure says.

Jerry Gonzalez, head of the Georgia Association of Latino Elected Officials, called the bill a waste of time. Gonzalez said immigration is a federal issue that should be resolved by Congress, not at the state level. President Barack Obama is expected to address immigration reform this year.


Comment(s) »

  1. why sonic in 215 coob south marietta georgia 30060 onli hiring illegals mexicans

    Comment by tasha— 2009/06/18 @ 01:30 AM — (Reply)

  2. I don't know spammer, you tell me.

    Comment by Ed— 2009/06/18 @ 07:11 AM — (Reply)

  3. Federal Law mandates that "States have the RIGHT" to do what they must do to curb the illegal immigrants "Wondering OFF from thier immigrant job. Thus insuring the i,,igrant returns to thier homeland after the need for migrant workers has past (out of season). BUT now that the migrant has had a taste of free medical, free health care, free place to live and groceries. The imigrant says "NO" I will NOT be returning "HOME" Thank you very much for your hospitality but I think i will stay !

    Comment by jim— 2009/06/18 @ 10:25 AM — (Reply)

  4. OHHHHH BAD IMIGRANT ! BAD !

    Comment by jim— 2009/06/18 @ 10:26 AM — (Reply)

  5. did some one know how to report some one ar using fake papers but no ICE some different

    Comment by — 2009/06/21 @ 05:35 PM — (Reply)

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