Illegal immigration is a hot-button issue with your would-be constituents in the district. What, if anything, would you do to address immigration as an Assemblymember? What do you think of the E-Verify program? What is your stance on SB 1070, Arizona¹s ne
Saturday, 12 June 2010
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Immigration is an issue that rightfully belongs under the jurisdiction of the federal government and not the states. Unfortunately, the federal government has dropped the ball. Arizona's law is the wrong approach. We must focus on stopping criminal activity – the drug trade and human trafficking, not taking away constitutional freedoms of movement. E-Verify has had bipartisan support for a reason – it helps small employers function within the law without burdening them with red tape and expense. It's time for Congress and the president to do their jobs, adopt appropriate immigration reforms and then the Legislature should carry out its responsibilities in implementing the law.



