Thread: Pa -illegal bills would punish state municipalities

Illegals bills would punish state municipalities
By Christopher Wink
TRIBUNE-REVIEW
Thursday, June 12, 2008

HARRISBURG -- As the Pennsylvania General Assembly plunges into its annual budget negotiations, state Rep. Daryl Metcalfe is focusing on what is becoming his signature concern: immigration reform.
"The illegal alien issue in Pennsylvania is costing taxpayers millions of dollars," the Butler County Republican said. "So I think the budget season is the perfect time to announce this legislation."

Metcalfe held a rally in the Capitol on Wednesday to introduce two bills that would levy legal and economic sanctions against local governments that violate federal immigration law by supporting people who come into Pennsylvania illegally, whom Metcalfe has called "illegal alien invaders."

The bills, which Metcalfe dubbed the National Security Begins at Home package, are supported by other House Republicans, including Reps. Thomas Creighton of Lancaster, Mark Mustio of Moon and Scott Perry of Cumberland County
Democratic Rep. Harry Readshaw of Carrick also attended Metcalfe's rally.
"At this particular moment, I would rally on any legislation that will specifically look at the illegal immigration problem," Readshaw said. "We have to deal with it somehow, some way. The most important word here is 'illegal.' "

Readshaw introduced his own immigration reform bill, which mirrors laws in Oklahoma, considered the toughest in the country. But that bill has stalled in the House State Government committee since January, and there is no indication it will move forward soon, Readshaw said.

Metcalfe's bills also might be buried, particularly as budget negotiations begin in earnest -- and because immigration hasn't been a key issue in Pennsylvania.

"It's time we hold sanctuary cities or other local governments responsible, hold them liable for the damages done to citizens by illegal aliens," Metcalfe said. "Let's go back to American policy."







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It's time we hold sanctuary cities or other local governments responsible, hold them liable for the damages done to citizens by illegal aliens," Metcalfe said. "Let's go back to American policy."

What a novel idea!

I love this guy...no wonder they call him the new Paul Revere! I just wish they would throw some of the bums out so he could get something done.



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