Two Republican members of Congress ask ICE to "pursue companies forced to halt operations" on May 1

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Ms. Julie Myers, Assistant Secretary

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement

Department of Homeland Security

425 I St. NW, Room 7100

Washington, DC 20536

Dear Ms. Myers,

As you are aware, pro-illegal immigration rallies are taking place throughout the United States today. Those organizing the rallies have encouraged illegal aliens to refrain from going to work as a sign of protest.

Too often, we presume that fault lies with the illegal migrant worker, but we need to recognize that the employer broke the law by hiring the illegal alien. We believe the Federal government has an obligation to enforce the nation’s immigration laws and must actively investigate any and all instances where it is apparent industries have knowingly and willingly hired those who entered this country illegally.

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) should pursue the multiple reports in the news media today regarding companies which have been forced to halt operations because large numbers of their employees appear to be in the United States illegally and are participating in the protest rallies.

ICE has an obligation to use this public information to enforce immigration laws. We respectfully request that you look into this matter and report back to us on your findings.

Thank you for your immediate consideration to this important matter.

Sincerely,

Jack Kingston, Member of Congress

Marsha Blackburn, Member of Congress

Source: http://kingston.house.gov/blog/?p=203

[dalegg 143]

Why do you think this post failed to draw attention?

I think it's because it can't be read without using the left to right scroll bar and there are some parts of Windows that most Americans are just to lazy to use.

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Yeah I'm sure they will jump right on that tomorrow morning. LOL

[Ban Hammer 13,676]

well i'm waiting...go get them, ice!

[Jasman0717 9]

Why do you think this post failed to draw attention?

I think it's because it can't be read without using the left to right scroll bar and there are some parts of Windows that most Americans are just to lazy to use.

[kml_36 0]

well...it does make no sense for companies to camplain about the fear generated among illegal immigrants. They hired them; so they have to face the consequences of thier recrutement policies.

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well...it does make no sense for companies to camplain about the fear generated among illegal immigrants. They hired them; so they have to face the consequences of thier recrutement policies.

We live in a culture where we no longer believe there should be consequences for anything.

[Jaylen Brit 0]

I agree totally - employers know very well they are supposed to check documents and many do NOT.

Those fake green cards that certain people reckon all illegals have are very pricey - or stolen so they immediately raise a red flag when used - or just really useless forgeries. I know that when i was in SoCal many many illegals, Brits/Canucks/Swedes and Germans (to name but a few, lol) were never asked for any ID at all, never mind a GC or an SS number.

(just FYI I didnt work myself cos 1.It was illegal and 2. I had a job in the UK with a high sec clearance - and good pay - no way I wanted to jepordise that with any illegal doings! lol)

Edited May 2, 2006 by Jaylen Brit

[Ban Hammer 13,676]

well...it does make no sense for companies to camplain about the fear generated among illegal immigrants. They hired them; so they have to face the consequences of thier recrutement policies.

We live in a culture where we no longer believe there should be consequences for anything.

yeah it's not my fault either! blame society!

[kml_36 0]

We live in a culture where we no longer believe there should be consequences for anything.

How does such a society funtion??

[Fuzzness 2]

whats going on? i find myself in agreement with a republican??? ooohhhhh i'm going to be sick

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whats going on? i find myself in agreement with a republican??? ooohhhhh i'm going to be sick

Two big tent parties.. it's kinda hard to have a position on anything that can't be found in certain members of both.

[Fandango 1,440]

well...it does make no sense for companies to camplain about the fear generated among illegal immigrants. They hired them; so they have to face the consequences of thier recrutement policies.

We live in a culture where we no longer believe there should be consequences for anything.

Yeah, Blame your mother cos she didn't breast feed ya or summat.

[Reba 2]

We live in a culture where we no longer believe there should be consequences for anything.

That is sadly true. Its always somebody else's fault. "well I got across the border no problems, is it my fault the border patrol wasn't paying attention?"

[almaty 19]

whats going on? i find myself in agreement with a republican??? ooohhhhh i'm going to be sick

same here..i feel sooo dirty