The Discerning Texan
-- Edmund Burke
Monday, September 17, 2007
******************* Original Post **********************But it's actually not that bad. It's much, much worse! Kris Kobach persuasively argues that, thanks to loose drafting, it's potentially a huge de facto legalization program of the sort many observers thought had been defeated. For example [emphasis added]:
There's more--e.g., once you file an "application," you can't be deported. ...See also Noam Askew. ... Action Plan: Ask John McCain about the "DREAM Act" on his new "Forget Immigration!" Tour.There is no upper age limit. Any illegal alien can walk into a U.S. Customs and Immigration SerÂvices office and declare that he is eligible. For example, a 45 year old can claim that he illegally entered the United States 30 years ago at the age of 15. There is no requirement that the alien prove that he entered the United States at the claimed time by providing particular documents. The DREAM Act's Section 4(a) merely requires him to "demonstrate" that he is eligible—which in practice could mean simply making a sworn statement to that effect.
The Dems are stealthily attempting to introduce amnesty for illegals again. Keep the pressure on, folks! They have already tried to sneak this past the electorate once; they won't stop trying.
I have three words for these shysters; three simple words which over 80% of the American people agree with: Enforce the law.