Thread: Republicans propose immigration crackdowns to boost revived

Republicans propose immigration crackdowns to boost revived bill

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WASHINGTON - New requirements to track down, deport and permanently bar people who overstay their visas would be added to a broad immigration bill under a GOP bid to attract more Republican support.

The amendment, which also would prevent illegal immigrants from gaining lawful status until they pass a background check, is one of those the Senate will consider next week when it returns its attention to the immigration measure. The bill is likely to see a final vote by month's end.

Sen. Jon Kyl, R-Ariz., an architect of a broader deal to legalize as many as 12 million unlawful immigrants, said Friday that the amendment "will help substantially" in persuading his Republican colleagues to support the compromise.

He is sponsoring the proposal with GOP Sens. Lindsey Graham of South Carolina and Mel Martinez of Florida.

The legislation has sparked outrage among conservatives who contend it gives amnesty to lawbreakers, and has been met with deep suspicion by Republicans who say their constituents have no faith that laws cracking down on illegal immigrants will be enforced.

"There is a sufficient outcry in the country to see that the law is enforced that senators appreciate the fact that we've got to show that we're serious now," Kyl said.

To assuage the concerns, Democrats and Republicans already have added $4.4 billion in mandatory spending to the bill to be used for border enforcement efforts and weeding out illegal workers from U.S. workplaces.

Still, the enforcement amendment is necessary "to illustrate to people that we're really serious about making this bill as good as it can possibly be," Kyl said.

Senate leaders plan to revive the stalled immigration measure on Tuesday, with a test-vote and consideration of a limited list of amendments designed to win enough converts to carry it to passage by the end of the week.

I would trust Larry, Moe, and Curly more than I would Graham, Kyl, and Martinez.

Originally Posted by writestuffla

I would trust Larry, Moe, and Curly more than I would Graham, Kyl, and Martinez.

I agree 100%

I would trust Larry, Moe, and Curly more than I would Graham, Kyl, and Martinez.

I agree... I wouldn't even put those three in charge of the dog pound!!

What these maggot Senators are not saying is the background check is only required when the illegals want to get Citizenship. As soon as this bill is signed, every illegal will get a Z visa automaticaly which will allow them to stay here permanently! They don't want to be Citizens! Why would they want to when they can already get a SSnumber, get healthcare,medical and educational benefits with a Z visa? Kennedy is trying to shove amnesty right under our noses.

I sense desperation!!!