tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22304160.post7986388231840202077..comments2023-10-22T03:49:25.379-04:00Comments on SWAC Girl: Sen. Obenshain's bill cracks down on those who employ illegalsLynn R. Mitchellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16813272456690971177noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22304160.post-91241774711366062652008-03-09T16:02:00.000-04:002008-03-09T16:02:00.000-04:00Of note this "Virginia Employers For Sensible Immi...Of note this "Virginia Employers For Sensible Immigration Policy" is a collection of large business concerns that has steadfastly opposed any efforts to reduce unlawful employment of illegal aliens in Virginia. This bill, while a welcome step, is a false attempt at compromise by open borders advocates who know darned well that the federal prosecutions that trigger the penalties in this legislation pretty much never happen in Virginia. Of the few employers that have been hit this year employing illegal aliens, I don't think any were convicted under the section of the law cited in the legislation.<BR/><BR/>In Mark's defense, given the current makeup of the Senate, and especially the Senate Courts committee, I doubt anything else could have passed.<BR/><BR/>There's not a lot to celebrate here.<BR/><BR/>Greg Letiecq<BR/>Save The Old DominionAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com