We are a nation of immigrants, and those who have come here in accordance with our laws and have assimilated into our society have become an integral part of the fabric of our society. However, we have seen exponential growth in the number of people who break the law by coming to New Jersey illegally.
There are close to 500,000 illegal aliens residing in New Jersey and that population causes additional strains on our schools, health care systems, economy, and way of life. To make matters worse, Jon Corzine has rolled out the red carpet and made New Jersey a magnet state for illegal aliens. It is our responsibility to reverse this course.
I object to providing drivers licenses to illegal aliens, and I will not permit illegal aliens to obtain the benefits of in-state college tuition rates.
New Jersey has also unfortunately seen the tragedies perpetrated by some who commit crimes after entering the state illegally. These crimes can range from petty theft to homicide, as we saw with the execution of promising young children in a Newark schoolyard. I oppose sanctuary cities and support the Federal 287(g) program that allows properly trained and supervised local law enforcement officials to help fight the ever growing problem of illegal immigration.