Thread: To Hire Or Not To Hire Illegal Aliens

To Hire Or Not To Hire Illegal Immigrants

El Pasoans Weigh In On Immigration BillEl Pasoans Weigh In On Immigration Bill

Martina Valverde-KFOX Morning News Reporter
Posted: 1:31 am MST March 2, 2011
Updated: 5:18 am MST March 2, 2011

EL PASO, Texas -- Intentionally hiring an illegal immigrant could soon be against the law.

"The first place they're not supposed to be working here. They don't have papers," said Armida Garcia, of east El Paso.

Some El Pasoans said without illegal immigrants, Texas and El Paso wouldn't be what it is today.

"So many buildings, I mean everything that's been done here it’s been done because of illegal immigrants," said Elizabeth Aguayo, of east El Paso.

For some that is work that could have lessened Texas' unemployment rate.

"They're taking jobs from people that do live here, that are U.S. citizens and are entitled to those jobs," said Garcia.

Under House Bill 2012, anyone caught employing an illegal immigrant could face up to two years in prison and up to a $10,000 fine.

It may sound harsh to some, but Garcia said what is currently happening to illegal immigrants in Texas is punishment and their employers should also face punishment.

"They're saving money on hiring those people. They're not paying taxes or Social Security for them," said Garica.

Aguayo said the proposed bill puts pressure on undocumented workers to get legal status. However, some may be exempt from the proposed law. Maids, lawn keepers, and housekeepers don't apply.

In an interview with CNN, one Texas lawmaker said the hiring of maids and lawn keepers is so common they would have to put a large majority of Texans behind bars without the exception.

"I know some people that you know would take care of babysitters or people that clean houses. They wouldn't get paid much, but that is there way of living," said Aguayo.

It is unknown when Texas lawmakers will be taking up the bill or if any changes will be made, but count on KFOX 14 to keep you up to date with the very latest.

http://www.kfoxtv.com/news/27048954/detail.html

"EL PASO, Texas -- Intentionally hiring an illegal immigrant could soon be against the law."

This isn't ALREADY against the law?

Originally Posted by thedramaofmylife

"EL PASO, Texas -- Intentionally hiring an illegal immigrant could soon be against the law."

This isn't ALREADY against the law?

It isn't yet against Texas STATE law, nor most other state's laws.

Originally Posted by JohnDoe2

Originally Posted by thedramaofmylife

"EL PASO, Texas -- Intentionally hiring an illegal immigrant could soon be against the law."

This isn't ALREADY against the law?

It isn't yet against Texas STATE law, nor most other state's laws.

It is against the law, federal law. Check Section 8 USC 1324(a)(1)(A)(iv)(b)(iii) of the Federal Immigration and Nationality Act.

When state law and federal law conflict, the federal law wins out. Read Article VI Clause 2 of the Constitution.

Originally Posted by Mickey

Originally Posted by JohnDoe2

Originally Posted by thedramaofmylife

"EL PASO, Texas -- Intentionally hiring an illegal immigrant could soon be against the law."

This isn't ALREADY against the law?

It isn't yet against Texas STATE law, nor most other state's laws.

It is against the law, federal law. Check Section 8 USC 1324(a)(1)(A)(iv)(b)(iii) of the Federal Immigration and Nationality Act.

When state law and federal law conflict, the federal law wins out. Read Article VI Clause 2 of the Constitution.

READ WHAT I WROTE.
As I said, "It isn't yet against Texas STATE law, nor most other state's laws."
I didn't say it wasn't against federal law.

Some state want to make it against state law so that they can enforce it because the feds aren't enforcing the federal laws. Just like they aren't enforcing most immigration laws.

JohDoe wrote:

READ WHAT I WROTE.
As I said, "It isn't yet against Texas STATE law, nor most other state's laws."
I didn't say it wasn't against federal law.

I did read what you wrote. What's wrong with answering thedramaofmylife's question? My comment has nothing to do with yours. I was just informing thedramaofmylife that hiring illegals is against federal law. Don't take things so personal, especially when they have nothing to do with you.

Originally Posted by Mickey

. . . Don't take things so personal, especially when they have nothing to do with you.

You QUOTED my comment.

JohnDoe2 wrote:
It isn't yet against Texas STATE law, nor most other state's laws.

So I explaigned my comment.

Originally Posted by JohnDoe2

To Hire Or Not To Hire Illegal Immigrants

Some El Pasoans said without illegal immigrants, Texas and El Paso wouldn't be what it is today.

This is true

As soon as Texans finish inplementing E-Verify, they should immediately request that their congressional delegation contribute to clarifying the original intent of the 14th Amendment. No jobs + no illegal anchor babies = end of problems by people whom we don't even need.

With a nominal unemployment rate of 8%, which probably means at least 12% if involuntarily underemployed people are included, there should be no shortage of folks to build new buildings. Blacks in Texas should be particularly glad for employment opportunities in the trades. The Dallas Weekly recently published an article which says, According to new U.S. Bureau of Labor statistics joblessness for 16-to-24-year-old Black men has reached Great Depression proportions - more than three times the rate for the general U.S. population.

http://www.dallasweekly.com/business/11 ... ration.php
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