Illegal Mexican

[JohnR]

Originally Posted by RIROCKHOUND

The main reason no one in government is serious about this, is both sides see some benefit from this issue. Politically it is a football for both sides, and big agriculture and other industries don't want to see the issue pushed too far to remove their labor pool.

But Trump Admin is pushing for stricter enforcement of immigration (BTW - something that might have prevented this guy coming back)

Originally Posted by scottw

I think it's the democrats fault for encouraging an atmosphere where people feel they can cross the border illegally even after being deported and find work with employers who put him on the boat

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Originally Posted by RIROCKHOUND

It is stupid that employers should have to verify an employee’s status?

In places that have E-Verify, yes. Strange that Progressives keep fighting or removing those provisions

[DZ]

Mass is only Mandatory E-Verify for state agencies.
If it was mandatory for all employers he may have been caught before this.

[JohnR]

Originally Posted by DZ

Mass is only Mandatory E-Verify for state agencies.
If it was mandatory for all employers he may have been caught before this.

Good thing all those politicians got E-Verify's back

[RIROCKHOUND]

Originally Posted by JohnR

In places that have E-Verify, yes. Strange that Progressives keep fighting or removing those provisions

And I can disagree with them on this, and think e-Verify should be phased in as mandatory.

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Originally Posted by JohnR

In places that have E-Verify, yes. Strange that Progressives keep fighting or removing those provisions

I think the answer needs to be comprehensive reform, not more band-aids.