Thread: Hatch: Time to enforce illegal immigration laws

Written by: Sen. Orrin Hatch
As I have traveled Utah and met with constituents in every corner, one concern has been expressed over and over again – America’s immigration system is broken and needs reform. So many Utahns are not only concerned, but very frustrated by the federal government’s inability to do anything about immigration.

I share these concerns and have been looking for solutions to address some of the problems in combating illegal immigration and securing our nation’s borders.

I continue to work with and support my colleagues whose states are located along the Southwest border. While Utah is not a border state, we still share the same concerns of our neighbors along the border. Utah’s problems result from a residual effect of a porous border and a breakdown of our immigration enforcement system.

I have been saying for years that it is time to get serious about tackling our immigration problems. Unfortunately, the current Administration continues to explore ways to exploit current law and score political points.

Throughout my service, I have anguished with Utahns on how to best address the considerable strain the illegal alien population is having on Utahns. Among other things, I have taken the initiative to increase immigration enforcement in Utah by bringing ICE Quick Response Teams to our state, creating an immigration court, and establishing an ICE Field Office Director position to address Utah’s immigration concerns. I also brought the 287 (g) cross-deputizing program and just recently the Secure Communities program to Utah which helps identify those who have committed a crime who are illegal aliens.

Yet there is no question that more needs to be done. I believe an important first step in the war on illegal immigration is to start with the laws that already exist. That is why I introduced before Congress recessed the “Strengthening our Commitment to Legal Immigration and America’s Security Act,â€

Very interesting, this sounds good but we have been through this before. We need to see and analyze the full text of his bill to see if it is anything we can support.

W

Keep in mind that Hatch was a supporter of amnesty

Originally Posted by ALIPAC

Very interesting, this sounds good but we have been through this before. We need to see and analyze the full text of his bill to see if it is anything we can support.

W

I totaly agree

Sen. Hatch has been there too long and done nothing but enable the problem to become worse.

Where was his voice speaking out about illegals when GWB was swaggering about jobs Americans would not do, they are only here to work, upstanding family values of illegals, and that the Minutemen were vigilantes.

Hatch is a traitor and needs to retire.

Originally Posted by GaPatriot

Sen. Hatch has been there too long and done nothing but enable the problem to become worse.

Where was his voice speaking out about illegals when GWB was swaggering about jobs Americans would not do, they are only here to work, upstanding family values of illegals, and that the Minutemen were vigilantes.

Hatch is a traitor and needs to retire.

Agreed...the man is not to be trusted at all.

Well....,Hello Mr Hatch,i see you finally came around.The guy sounds like McCain!