Group to push for laws targeting illegal immigration
January 15, 2009
By John Lyon
Arkansas News Bureau

LITTLE ROCK — Leaders of the group Secure Arkansas said Thursday they will push for tougher laws targeting illegal immigration during the legislative session, the first session since the grassroots organization was formed early last year.

Chairman Jeannie Burlsworth told reporters at the Capitol the group’s No. 1 goal will be passage of House Bill 1093 by Rep. Bill Sample, R-Hot Springs.

The bill would make it a felony to provide transportation or shelter to an illegal immigrant, require employers to check the work eligibility status of all new contracted employees and require authorities to check the immigration status of any person arrested for a felony or driving while intoxicated, among other provisions.

“We stand behind Bill Sample on the bill,â€