The employer can easily protect himself from prosecution by taking signed statements from all employees. The employee subjects himself to prosecution if he falsifies such a statementno second or third chances are provided for. Of course. we began this discussion with the committees statement that convictions of illegal aliens are difficult to obtain. Where does that leave us? We have done nothing to deter employers from hiring individuals not entitled to work. because they will protect themselves by obtaining signed statements from the employees. We have created an additional liability for the little guy. the poor soul who comes across the border to try to earn the price of food for his family. although it seems unlikely that there will be many prosecutions or convictions of this nature. In summary. this bill. while it will impress the press and our constituents and perhaps create some additional animus against the foreign born. will accomplish nothing of substance. and I urge its defeat.
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