Senators introduce "e-verify" bill
January 31, 2011

By Frank Gerace



Two state Senators have introduced a bill designed to make sure only legal Delaware residents get jobs or government benefits.

Senate Bill 15, introduced Monday by Smyrna Democrat Bruce Ennis and Georgetown Republican Joe Booth, would require employers and government agencies to use the federal "e-verify" system to check an applicant's eligibility.

In a statement, Ennis says with Delaware's unemployment rate at 8 and a half percent, he and Booth are concerned about illegal immigrants taking away jobs.

The bill's been assigned to the Senate Judiciary Committee.

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