illegal aliens in UTAH

Grand America Caught in DHS Audit

2011-09-12T00:42:00.000-06:00

The Grand America Hotel is an excellent example of the need for Everify and the protection it can afford both businesses AND employees. Utah Law requires all businesses, with over 15 Employees, to use Everify and both federal and state law prohibit the hiring of “unauthorized aliens.” Regrettably, no penalties were attached for noncompliance in Utah, but its use might have provided some

Advocacy Journalism for illegal aliens

2011-07-09T00:23:00.000-06:00

Anyone following the Utah media should recognize the bias toward illegal aliens, guest workers, HB116, etc. Here's a more subtle one in the SL Trib, you may have missed, which reported "Utah’s independent voters are cooling to the state’s tea party movement, with support dropping by more than half over the last several months, according to a newly released (BYU) poll." Reporting on a few

Can Employer be Held Responsible for Illegal Alien Crime?

2011-07-06T23:55:00.001-06:00

It appears that an employer CAN be held liable for the crime of an Illegal Alien Employee. Here is a case: HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (AP) - The family of slain Huntsville police officer Daniel Howard Golden was awarded $37.5 million in punitive damages Tuesday by a Huntsville jury. Golden's family had sued his convicted killer, Benito Ocampo Albarran along with the El Jalisco Mexican restaurant

Mandatory Everify for Nation??

2011-06-29T17:20:00.001-06:00

I have wondered why the US Chamber of Commerce supports HR 2164 "Legal Workforce Act" which would mandate the use of Everify nationally over a period of time. Kris Kobach has reservations about the bill based on the ideas that the federal government would not actually enforce it, if passed, and states have the enforcement right as noted in the recent Supreme Court case. Kobach: "The goal of

Solving the Utah Illegal Alien Problem

2011-06-25T23:36:00.000-06:00

A few items concerning the situation with the Guest Worker program in Utah and a better way to SOLVE the illegal alien problem First: The Arizona 2007 Everify Law which was recently affirmed by the Supreme Court, provided many of the items needed to aid in the current illegal alien problem by making it more difficult to ignore hiring laws: It required ALL employers to use Everify It provided

Response to HB 116 Email Support

2011-06-16T20:14:00.002-06:00

Concerning legalization of illegal aliens in Utah, the sophistry continues unabated In fact HB116 IS yet another step in the continuing process of legalizing, accepting and promoting (in the state of Utah) the illegal alien, undocumented alien or unauthorized alien (whatever one would like to

New LDS Statement on Immigration

2011-06-10T16:31:00.000-06:00

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints has issued a new statement on immigration, apparently replacing, or supplanting, a previous statement. With a vote on repealing Utah's proposed Guest Worker Program coming shortly at the State Republican Convention, the timing is interesting. Each and every church, of course, has a right to express and opinion, as do individuals. It is also

Supreme Court Affirms Everify Use

2011-05-30T12:49:00.000-06:00

Use of another tool in the ongoing battle against illegal aliens has been confirmed. In a 5-3 decision the US Supreme Court has affirmed the mandatory sue of Everify and allowing licensing penalties. "Arizona’s licensing law falls well within the confines of the authority Congress chose to leave to the States and therefore is not expressly preempted." "The Immigration Reform and Control

Utah County GOP Delegates Support Guest Worker Amnesty Repeal

2011-05-03T19:13:00.002-06:00

On Saturday, April 30, the delegates to the Utah County Republican Convention discussed, voted on, and approved the resolution to Repeal HB 116 the legislation to promote and create a Utah Guest Worker Permit. The joined their colleagues from Salt Lake County who passed a similar measure a few weeks ago. Attendees reports: Repeal Passes. 443 to 365. 55% with an attendance (vote) of 808

If I Were a Utah County Delegate

2011-04-29T09:57:00.001-06:00

Utah County Republicans will be considering a resolution to repeal Guest Worker Amnesty tomorrow (aka HB 116.) For what it's worth, in my opinion, here is what needs to be said to the Utah delegates tomorrow. (Anyone wanting to adopt any portion is welcome to it.) We Republicans have strongly spoken against amnesty - legalizing the illegal. We collectively understand that rewarding bad

A Few Answers to Statements About Utah Guest Worker Bill

2011-04-23T11:49:00.000-06:00

Answering a few statements supporting Utah Guest Worker illegal alien amnesty bill: “This isn't amnesty, because they are paying a fine.” The fine is for overstaying a visa or illegal entry, so they do get amnesty for any other crimes they committed (ID theft, etc. in obtaining jobs, etc.) for which they have not been arrested or convicted. Additionally, the employers who employed the

Legislative Ratings on Immigration Legislation

2011-04-20T14:08:00.000-06:00

The 2011 UFIRE rating for the recent session of the Utah Legislature has been released. Utahns for Immigration Reform and Enforcement (UFIRE) awarded an “A” to 17 House members and 4 Senators. The report is based on votes and actions toward solving the continuing problems with illegal immigration in Utah. The overall grade for both legislative bodies was a “D.” The complete report can be

LDS Church and Immigration

2011-04-20T13:12:00.002-06:00

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, after the controversy over the passage of guest worker amnesty for illegal aliens in Utah, has issued a statement entitled "Immigration Response" stating, in part: "The Church appreciates the package of bills that the legislature had passed, including House Bill 116. . . . The February 28 Deseret News editorial, "A Model For The Nation"

Sutherland Institute's Paul Mero Speaks OUT

2011-04-20T12:29:00.002-06:00

The leader of the Sutherland Institute, and one of primary proponents of the HB 116, Guest Worker Amnesty bills - or legalizing the illegal, or sale of legal Utah residency to a selected group of people. This article might be construed as the epitome of arrogance. (as this blog is apparently written by one to whom he refers to as "wingnuts" in his 'conservative' certainty.) We'll leave it to

HB 116 and GRAMA

2011-03-23T12:18:00.001-06:00

Utah's HB 116 (Illegal Alien Guest Worker program) is bad legislation and has its own problems. Many questions are flowing on the Internet facebook and emails about HB 116 and the GRAMA law (HB 477) Here's an explanation for those wondering, HB 116 does make a minor change to Grama. (When legislation is written and a change (however minor) is proposed the entire code section is generally

Lane Beattie on Arquette Show

2011-03-15T18:24:00.000-06:00

Attempting to justify HB 116, Beattie made a few errors and raised a few question. He said he supported this because 71% of Utahns favor it. That is a recent poll, 3 years ago the Chamber was proposing legalize the illegal, so it is NOT a new idea to them. Check the Chamber website or ufire.net Salt lake Chamber page. He also said that most illegals are paying taxes - where does he get that

Governor Herbert fails to listen

2011-03-15T18:00:00.000-06:00

That's all I'll say at this time. Scroll down the page for more.

Petition To Veto HB 116

2011-03-12T12:49:00.000-07:00

To further encourage Gov. Herbert a new petition has been posted. Sign the petition OVER 3,500 Utahns have signed within days Thank you to all who have signed and will sign. Time is short!!! For more infomation, such as Utah Everify Users lists, illegal alien crime list, news articles, UFIRE newsletter subscription. etc. click here to go to UFIRE website,

Sen. Bramble Pontificates on RedMeat Radio

2011-03-12T12:47:00.000-07:00

Open letter to Rep. H . . . , Host of KtKK redmeat radio, Thank you for your attempt (however feeble) to harness the sophistry of, as one of you said - the bulldog, Sen. Bramble. His report was wrong in so many facets. A few points on the Senator's comments: HB 116 simply proposes to legalize the illegals If they don't like the term "amnesty" how about "sale of Utah residency" for a small fee

Utah AG Shurtleff Lobbying for Utah Amnesty

2011-03-09T06:55:00.000-07:00

Utah AG is reportedly in DC lobbying for the Utah style AMNESTY (which is supposedly based on the Utah Compact). This is being done even before the bill (HB 116), based on the Compact is signed by the Governor. He must be doing this on his own time (and money) because is AG job mission says nothing about lobbying and testifying about legislation. Notice also the mission and duties of the Utah

An Open Letter to Gov. Herbert to VETO HB 116

2011-03-07T00:19:00.000-07:00

We, strongly urge you to VETO Third Substitute H.B. 116 UTAH IMMIGRATION ACCOUNTABILITY AND ENFORCEMENT AMENDMENTS.This bill will accomplish essentially nothing in solving the illegal alien problem in the State of Utah and violates many of your "six guiding principles," the Utah Compact,and, even, federal law and the US Constitution, according to the Legislative Review Note, "there is a

Fiscal Note Fiasco

2011-02-25T13:07:00.000-07:00

This is a very quick analysis on comparing fiscal notes, but it certain appears there may be Fiscal Note Fraud (or perhaps just inconsistency) favoring illegal alien amnesty proponents. When comparing fiscal notes on pro (amnesty) and anti (enforcement) illegal immigration bills, there seems to be some inconsistency in fiscal notes. For example when the enforcement style bills are

NEW Omnibush Invasion Proposal

2011-02-25T10:47:00.005-07:00

Sources say that a prominent Utah Legislator is proposing an undisclosed, unwritten, unconstitutional and unwanted bill which would consolidate all of the good legislative ideas, that would have assisted in the program of "Attrition through Enforcement" into an Omnibush Compact Invasion Program. The sources say part if the proposal will require that all of the current undocumented immigrants

Speaking of Farm Labor Costs

2011-02-21T12:13:00.000-07:00

You've heard the lament, we need illegal aliens to pick the crops. Without them our food cost would skyrocket. NOT SO! Farmers can't find anyone to work for the sub-minimal wage - so try doubling the pay, it'll only raise the cost of lettuce by 8% and possibly save us more other in costs associated with illegal aliens. .ygrp-photo-title { CLEAR: both; FONT-SIZE: smaller; OVERFLOW: hidden;

Utah Guest Workers

2011-02-20T12:02:00.000-07:00

Many Utah Guest Worker proponents would have us think that illegal immigration this is a new problem and they have a NEW solution, one that will certainly work. plus ça change, plus c'est la même chose Braceros: History, Compensation Excerpts - (but the entire article should be read!): During the 1920s, when European immigration was being restricted, there were calls to restrict the Mexican

Instate Tuition Update

2011-02-18T11:32:00.001-07:00

Rep. Carl Wimmer has again introduced a bill to repeal instate tuition for illegal aliens, HB 191 The original measure to allow this policy was predicated on the federal passage of the so-called Dream Act, which has never passed. An AG opinion at the time opined legality for implementation because no judicial decisions had been adversely rendered. In the interim, such a decision has been

Utah Compact on Immigration

2010-11-11T18:09:00.001-07:00

Several groups and individuals announced a Utah Compact on Immigration today. Judging from some of the supporters, it appears to be yet another plea for "virtual amnesty" through non enforcement for illegal aliens (officially referred to as unauthorized aliens). HOWEVER: One statement of the Compact repudiates the call for a Utah 'immigrant worker' program: "Immigration is a federal policy

Yes, DNews, Let's Change the Law

2010-09-14T14:00:00.001-06:00

The LONG version of a letter to the Deseret News regarding their editorial. Your editorial (Sep. 17) opining “Don't Alter the Constitution” suggests that many of the “public policy” problems associated with birthright citizenship (actually with illegal immigration) could be solve through legislation. Your suggestion that “chain migration” can be solved by legislation is correct, but you failed

Gov. Herbert's Illegal Alien Committee Report

2010-07-21T00:45:00.011-06:00

A brief summary of comments by the committee participants, as heard at the meeting. Committee membership included 5 Utah Senators, 6 Reps, 5 from law enforcement, 4 business orgs : Gov Herbert Immigration Committee 20 Jul 2010Click here to view meetingIntroduction by Gov. Herbert (Gov.'s Introductory Statement) 90 sec. each by committee participant, Palmer DePaulis, moderator

Comments for the Governor's Immigration Committee

2010-07-20T08:04:00.001-06:00

I did get an invite to attend the committee, not as a participant, but as an observer, so I could "listen and comment at a latter date. Here's what I might have said, if given the chance: Illegal aliens in UTAH This whole issue may be about people, about individuals - but it is also about principles. It may also be about compassion - but it should be about compassion for ALL people - not

An Open Letter to Utah Gov. Herbert

2010-07-15T13:49:00.001-06:00

Gov. Herbert, I understand you have scheduled your "immigration committee" meeting for 20 July to discuss how to solve the illegal immigration problem in Utah. SL Trib: 2 July “We’re going to have an inclusive group of stakeholders talk in a respectful fashion,” the governor said during an interview on “Pulso Latino” radio program.The governor said he hopes to have members from various

The List of 1300 Illegal Aliens

2010-07-15T13:20:00.001-06:00

Somehow a list of purported illegal aliens is deserving of top billing on all the local TV networks - WHY? e.g. FOX SLTrib(It's even NATIONAL news now) e.g. ABC A few Questions: Do illegal aliens deserve more protection than normal citizens?Complete Voting Lists are not difficult to obtain. But we can NOT release a list of people who signed petitions for referenda.On the Utah State

Illegal Alien Costs in UTAH $453,000,000

2010-07-10T09:11:00.001-06:00

FAIR Releases First-of-its-Kind Comprehensive Study of Federal, State and Local Costs of Illegal Immigration "(Washington, D.C July 6, 2010) A new study released today by the Federation for American Immigration Reform (FAIR) estimates

Utah Instate Tuition costs for ILLEGAL Aliens.

2010-03-20T17:34:00.004-06:00

Here is an analysis of Utah taxpayer subsidies for ILLEGAL aliens for Instate Tuition. If the alternate figure of 643 students (from Utah's Children) is correct the total would be over $5 million. In addition, if we are filling the spots with foreign nationals, 600 Utahns are being denied an educational opportunity. Commissioner of Higher Education William Sederburg reports we are turning

HB 227 Passes Utah House

2010-02-24T20:23:00.000-07:00

Another step on the way to remove some incentive and enticement for illegal aliens to come or stay in Utah. After being defeated on Thursday and reconsideration failing the following day, a veritable floods of Emails from the voters brought HB 227, Licensing Eligibility, back to the House floor under suspension of rules late Monday. An amendment was added, to offset some of the critcism of

2010 Utah Legislation on Illegal Aliens

2010-02-12T08:31:00.007-07:00

Update: 18 Feb Failed on the floor of the House 40-32-3 Update: First substitute HB 227 was passed 8-5 in committee and now goes to the House floor Another attempt to prevent illegal aliens from receiving benefits from their presence in Utah has been introduced: HB0227 Licensing Eligibility Sponsored by Rep. Steve Sandstrom "requires an applicant for a business license issued by a municipality

NO AMNESTY Resolution Proposed

2010-01-21T15:11:00.002-07:00

Finally Bipartisan Action we can SUPPORT. Kudos to Jason Chaffetz.Reps. Jason Chaffetz and Frank Kratovil Introduce Pro-Enforcement, Anti-Amnesty ResolutionThursday, January 21, 2010, 11:36 AM EST - posted on NumbersUSAReps. Kratovil and ChaffetzRep. Jason Chaffetz (R-Utah) has introduced a bi-partisan House Resolution along with Rep. Frank Kratovil (D-Md.) and 20 other House Members that would

Here we Go Again AMNESTY!!!

2010-01-10T15:21:00.001-07:00

HR 4321 Selling US Citizenship to (successful, law evading) illegal aliens is rearing its ugly head again! For FAIR's analysis Click here Bill SUMMARYH.R.4321: Comprehensive Immigration Reform for America's Security ...Official government data, breaking news and blog coverage, public comments and user community for HR4321 Comprehensive Immigration Reform for America's ...Official legislative site

UFIRE Investigates SB 81 Compliance

2010-01-02T15:33:00.000-07:00

UTAH - A recent Department of Homeland Security list of Utah businesses who had registered to use Everify analyzed by members of UFIRE (Utahns for Immigration Reform and Enforcement) discovered that very few Utah government entities had applied. Everify is the DHS employment verification database designed to minimize the hiring of illegal aliens.SB 81, Illegal Immigration, was enacted in 2008,

More Trash Talk

2009-12-29T15:42:00.001-07:00

Here's another 'news story' being used by the ACLU, the SLTrib and other 'progressive' groups to once again deplore the plight of the poor downtrodden 'undocumented' illegal alien who is just "doing jobs American won't do" or to cast aspersions on ICE's attempts to enforce the law, or, perhaps, just to knock the LDS Church or . . . we're not sure what the real motivation is. The news 'report'

Utah Violating Federal Abetting Illegals Law

2009-12-28T15:16:00.004-07:00

A very small section of 8 USC 1324 states:"Any person who . . . encourages or induces an alien to come to, enter, or reside in the United States, knowing or in reckless disregard of the fact that such coming to, entry, or residence is or will be in violation of law; . . . or aids or abets the commission of any of the preceding acts" is subject to very stiff penalties. Utah enacted a Driver's

UFIRE Investigates SB 81 Compliance

2009-12-28T13:23:00.001-07:00

In a recent list of Utah businesses who had registered to use Everify, members of UFIRE discovered that very few Utah government entities had applied. Everify is the Department of Homeland Securities employment verification database designed to minimize the hiring of illegal aliens.SB 81, Illegal Immigration, was enacted in 2008, for implementation July 1, 2009. The law required all Utah public

UTAH GOP on employer verification

2009-04-03T09:42:00.000-06:00

The Utah Republican Party recently weighed in on the illegal alien issue by overwhelmingly passing a Resolution calling for Employment verification to support employment of Utah's legal residents at a recent State Central Committee meeting. The GOP resolution supported a unanimously passed Utah House 'joint' resolution (HJR 25) which died on the Senate calendar at the time deadline closing the

LDS Church and the missionary effort

2009-04-02T23:34:00.001-06:00

An interesting piece from Arizona on the LDS missionary effort in the illegal alien community:Excerpts:"Latinos overwhelmingly are raised Catholic, but the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is aggressively reaching out to them by touting the religion's heavy focus on family and community, pillars of the Mormon faith that are also at the center of Hispanic culture.As a result, Latinos

The LDS Church and Immigration (part 2)

2009-03-06T13:07:00.000-07:00

I have been receiving queries concerning the LDS Church's position on illegal immigration, as a result of testimony by a witness, apparently using his Church credentials to lend credibility to his testimony, at the Senate Hearing on SB113 (Bill to delay implementation of SB 81) Transcript of that testimony below. (Incidentally, I fully favor implementing SB 81 as soon as feasible) Here is an

2009 Legislation Watch

2009-02-16T22:59:00.006-07:00

Some Bills to watch on Illegal Immigration:

Remember Official English??

2009-02-16T20:23:00.003-07:00

In the effort to accommodate illegal aliens, many in Utah seem to have forgotten the Official English law passed 2-1 by the citizens of Utah voting on the Initiative in 2000.What in this Utah law requires, or allows, any state agency to print ANYTHING in Spanish, or any other language, offering participation in a government program (perhaps federal law??)"¡Bienvenido! Aplicar por internet es la

Illegals Instate Tuition should be REPEALED

2009-01-12T23:27:00.000-07:00

The SL Tribune recently reported on the upcoming California Supreme Court hearing on Instate Tuition for illegal aliens which is virtually the same as the Utah law.In sanitizing the original LA Times article, all references to "illegal" immigrant were replaced with the politically correct "undocumented" immigrant. Also missing from the article were many of the very poignant statements by the

2009 Legislative Session in January

2009-01-05T23:19:00.002-07:00

The upcoming session of the Utah legislature should remind everyone of the continuing need for legislation stemming illegal immigration in the state (SB 81 was a good start). At a minimum, two issues need to be rectified - Instate Tuition and Driver Privilege Cards.Hopefully, legislators (and voters) will remember last year's Press Release on the subject:*****PRESS RELEASE*****For questions

Immigration Reform - or ENFORCEMENT?

2008-12-16T06:59:00.002-07:00

The Utah Legislature’s Interim Immigration Committee will finish its series of hearings this week designed to discuss and consider issues concerning unauthorized or illegal immigrants in the State of Utah. Apparently efforts are being launched to further weaken, or repeal, the omnibus immigration bill SB 81, which offers some reasonable solutions toward enforcement of existing federal immigration

SL Chamber proposes permanent "guests"

2008-12-05T23:55:00.003-07:00

The SLC Chamber plan proposes to make Utah's illegal aliens permanent "guest workers." "This plan will allow for Utahns to deal with this population in a fair manner by giving each undocumented immigrant an opportunity to be classified as a guest worker and receive a two-year immigration benefit that has the possibility of being renewed." Note also that that there is no mention of (the

Driver Privilege Card Audit

2008-11-12T12:59:00.005-07:00

Utah study verifies that Driver Privilege Cards are issued to illegal aliens. This seems to be a criminal violation of 8 USC 1324(a)(1)(A)(iv) "Any person who— encourages or induces an alien to come to, enter, or reside in the United States, knowing or in reckless disregard of the fact that such coming to, entry, or residence is or will be in violation of law shall be punished as provided in

Interim Immigration Committee Meeting - Richfield

2008-10-16T08:34:00.000-06:00

First Hand report by attendee of the Richfield meeting:Last night I went to the Utah Legislative Illegal Immigration Committee hearing last night in Richfield. I didn't have any takers on the invitation to drive to Richfield with me and so I went by myself. It was very different than the other hearings. The folks out in the hinterlands are much different than those along the Wasatch Front.

California Court on In-state Tuition for illegals

2008-09-17T13:48:00.002-06:00

California Court of Appeals has weighed in with a decision on illegal aliens and In-state Tuition, declaring it unconstitutional:A three judge panel of the California Court of Appeals unanimously ruled Monday that a California law intended to permit illegal aliens to attend public colleges and universities at in-state tuition rates is unconstitutional because it conflicts with federal law, and

2008 GOP National Platform - Immigration

2008-09-02T12:06:00.005-06:00

It appears the 2008 GOP platform on illegal immigration has changed from 2004 (amnesty) - for the better!!! The GOP apparently may have listen to its grassroots constituents' inputs - Now, if only the elected officials would now heed those wishes. "Immigration, National Security, and the Rule of Law" shows up on page 3 of the 67 page document" - 2008 excerpts: "Immigration policy is a

NEA on Illegal Aliens

2008-08-03T19:52:00.002-06:00

The National Education Association passed their annual resolution in their July 2008 convention. They seem to concern themselves with issues far beyond the scope of EDUCATION. Here's a synopsis of the NEA stand on illegal aliens and immigration. (emphasis added)B-20 (NEA) " further believes that students who have resided in the United States for at least five years at the time of high school

RNC asking for Platform input

2008-08-01T23:11:00.002-06:00

The only mention of illegal immigration I could in Platform Issues was under National Security - Secure Borders in the new RNC request. The Republican National Committee is requesting input on the Party Platform: "The Republican Party is seeking your input as we develop the policies and principles upon which we should stand for the next four years. On this website, you can share your thoughts,

Program lets illegal immigrants volunteer to leave

2008-08-01T22:56:00.002-06:00

You've got to give them credit for creative headlines; I had no idea Americans were keeping illegal aliens captive. AP posted the article with the Headline "Program lets illegal immigrants volunteer to leave"Excerpt:"Those folks will be able to walk into an ICE office and say I'm here and I want to go home," Bassett said. They will not be jailed as most people are who are arrested because they

Fender Bender in Orem

2008-07-30T21:05:00.000-06:00

An interesting little article on an illegal alien accident in Orem Utah: An Orem traffic crash has turned into an immigrations bust in Lindon.It was a simple fender bender on 1600 North in Orem, but it got interesting when the driver who caused the accident ran away right after he rear-ended someone.Three others inside the car told Utah Highway Patrol troopers he worked at Mountain States Steel

Sutherland Institute - authentic conservatives??

2008-06-21T23:39:00.000-06:00

The (usually) Sutherland Institute of Utah has weighed in on the illegal alien issue - and stepped off the scale on the wrong side. While "compassion" exudes from the pontification, it seems directed solely towards our "neighbors" to the South; little consideration seems to given to the remaining millions who would dearly love to come to enjoy the still remaining freedoms available in the

Interim Immigration Committee Meeting

2008-05-22T16:16:00.003-06:00

FWIW, notes of the meeting today (very rough) Do NOT expect this to be a totally accurate report, I'm neither a steno or a secretary, many comments may reflect my biased hearing. (asides: are my comments) Recording of meeting available online (~26min) = approx. time on recording ?name = question by committee members. Net result: AG Shurtleff and US Atty Tolman say Utah is not a

GOP Illegal Immigration Platform Plank Proposal

2008-04-10T16:09:00.008-06:00

This proposed plank was not considered at the Convention, as the meeting was adjourned (again) before resolutions or platform amendments were heard. As the current Utah Republican Party Platform is silent on the incredible important, and currently prominent, issue of illegal immigration; the following is presented as a proposed addition to the Utah Republican Party Platform for consideration at

A Review of GOP Platforms on Illegal Immigration

2008-03-15T15:30:00.004-06:00

TEXASIllegal Immigration –– The Party believes that security of our borders is an urgent national interest. The Party opposes illegal immigration and all forms of amnesty, or legal status for illegal immigrants irrespective of program name or race. We support:1. expeditious hearings on deporting non-violent illegal immigrants held in prisons or jails;2. suspending automatic U.S. citizenship to

The National GOP Platforms on Illegal Immigration

2008-03-15T13:05:00.000-06:00

Republican Party Platform of 1984 "We affirm our country's absolute fight to control its borders. Those desiring to enter must comply with our immigration laws. Failure to do so not only is an offense to the American people but is fundamentally unjust to those in foreign lands patiently waiting for legal entry. We will preserve the principle of family reunification.With the estimates of the

Democrats on immigration

2008-03-14T23:52:00.000-06:00

Democratic Party on Immigration Party PlatformPath for undocumented aliens to earn citizenshipWe will extend the promise of citizenship to those still struggling for freedom. Today's immigration laws do not reflect our values or serve our security, and we will work for real reform. The solution is not to establish a massive new status of second-class workers; that betrays our values and hurts all

Wrap Up on Legislative Actions

2008-03-04T15:04:00.003-07:00

Contrary to the 2002 resounding cheers of "Viva Mexico" over the passage of In-state Tuition for illegal aliens, the 2008 Legislative session came to a relatively quiet close today. In a final analysis, a few successes can be claimed - as compared to previous years.The GOOD news: SB 52, Identity Theft Amendment, SB 81, Illegal Immigration, HB 86, Funding of Inmate Postsecondary Education, HB

2008 Utah Legislation

2008-02-01T22:48:00.000-07:00

Bills possibly affecting illegal immigrationPassed HB0026 Notary Public Revisions Donnelson, G. HOUSE HB0095 Document Fraud - Establishing Legal Status Morgan, K. HOUSE HB0098 Utah Employment Verification Act Donnelson, G. HOUSE HB0237 Illegal Immigration Enforcement Act Donnelson, G. HOUSE HB0239Driver License Qualification AmendmentsDonnelson, G.HOUSE HB0241

SCR 5 Concurrent Resolution Calling for Congress to Pass Balanced Immigration Reform

2008-02-01T13:44:00.001-07:00

SCR005 Concurrent Resolution Calling for Congress to Pass Balanced Immigration Reform - Sen. Howard Stephenson.Official purpose: "This concurrent resolution of the Legislature and the Governor urges Utah's congressional delegation to work with the United States Congress to pass effective and meaningful immigration reform to enhance the workforce of Utah and continue the economic strength

Two Interviews With Sen. Bennett on Immigration

2008-01-30T15:53:00.000-07:00

In a radio interview with Sen. Bob Bennett, when asked about Pres. Bush's State of the Union mention of "North American Summit of Canada, Mexico, and the United States in the great city of New Orleans" as part of the NAU/SPP; he responded "There is no North American Union." This is better heard in person (link below); here are a few more paraphrased notes:Q. What about SPP? A. "I don't know what

HB 241 passes out of Committee

2008-01-29T14:41:00.000-07:00

HB 241 passed favorably out of the Education CommitteeHB 241 Committee hearing audio is worth a listen. The HB 241 discussion starts at 55:30 (32 min total) Here are brief notes of that discussion (Don't take my word for it - listen!) (My comments in **italics**) Rep. Donnelson intro: Reviewed federal law requires ALL non residents to receive the same tuition, IF illegals are given

HB 98 Employer Verification Passes House

2008-01-28T16:45:00.000-07:00

HB 98 Employer Verification was passed by the House today 54 -16 - 5The Vote: JANUARY 28, 2008 11:04:29 AM Utah Employment Verification Act YEAS - 54 Aagard Draxler Hughes Noel Allen Duckworth Hunsaker Oda

SLC Chief Burbank on Illegal Alien enforcement

2008-01-26T16:49:00.001-07:00

A little more on HB 237, (Illegal Immigration Enforcement Act) which passed out of the Law Enforcement Committee on Friday, SLC Chief Chris Burbank testified that 1/3 of Salt Lake's population were "minorities" and that he feared that passing this bill (requiring training for Utah State Police and ALLOWING local entities to receive similar training) would inhibit his ability to 'protect' the

Bill Progress Update

2008-01-26T16:27:00.000-07:00

Two bills on the list were passed (one held) out of committee today: HB 95 1st Substitute - Document Fraud - Establishing Legal Status (Morgan, K.) was passed out to the House unanimously. The original Bill HB 95 had a "a civil penalty of up to $75,000 that was regrettably removed. The Substitute bill sets up a "creates a Document Fraud-Identity Theft Unit"

Driver Privilege Card - AKA Illegal Alien ID card

2008-01-26T13:50:00.000-07:00

HB239 "repeals the use of a temporary identification number (ITIN) issued by the Internal Revenue Service for purposes of obtaining a driving privilege card issued by the Driver License Division;expires all driving privilege cards on December 31, 2008; increases from six to ten years the time period for which an applicant for a driver license must report a license suspension, cancellation,

UT Legislative Audit on Illegal Aliens & Drivers Licenses

2008-01-24T16:51:00.000-07:00

From the 2005 Legislative Audit on illegals and Licenses:"The Legislative Auditor General was asked to identify the extent to which undocumented aliens are obtaining Utah’s driver licenses. We found that a large number of undocumented aliens has taken advantage of Utah’s relatively lenient requirements for obtaining a driver license. One concern is that Utah is being used as a portal for

Bill Particulars

2008-01-17T22:30:00.000-07:00

HB26 This bill:amends the definition of "satisfactory evidence of identity" to provide that personal identification issued by another nation must be a passportand that a driving privilege card is not satisfactory evidence of identity;eliminates requirements for a notary's address to appear on the notary's seal;