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Rogers Fights for the American Worker

Statement

Date: April 3, 2009
Location: Washington, DC
Issues: National Security Immigration


Rogers Fights for the American Worker

U.S. Congressman Harold "Hal" Rogers (KY-05) expressed his anger over 24 illegal immigrants being allowed to return to work after they were arrested by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The following clip is from an April 2, 2009 Homeland Security Appropriations Subcommittee Hearing on Worksite Enforcement Policies:

"Yesterday, we all woke up to some alarming news reports from Seattle, indicating that ICE had not only released from custody without bond, 28 known, confirmed illegal immigrants using false documents, but had given 24 of them new work permits, allowing the group to go out and get jobs. This policy affects every law-abiding citizen in America and is an apparent slap in the face for those who are struggling every day in this economic downturn. Questionable enforcement practices such as these send a decidedly mixed message and effectively put illegal immigrants at the front of the employment line- in front of American citizens, seeking a job in these hard times."


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