Menendez (D-NJ) has floor...


Menendez speaking about enforcement of Fed. Immigration Laws.

Talking about Coleman (R-MN) amendment - which deals with state/local involvement in immigration enforcement and inquiry about legal status.

Menendez is speaking against Coleman amend.

Menendez claims status reporting requirements tend to discourage 'immigrants' from reporting crimes.

[....Usual argument about IAs reporting crimes, getting health care treatment, etc]