In fact. the court has ruled the affidavit of support is not now legally enforceable. Rather. it is only a moral obligation on the part of the sponsor. The end result is the pledge of support is really nothing more than a "paper tiger." By adopting this amendment. we would reinforce our immigration and naturalization laws which state that an alien may not enter this country if he will be a public charge. We will insure tax dollars will not be spent on benefits which violate the intent of that law. This amendment is not intended as a punitive measure toward the sponsor who attempts to meet the requirements in good faith.
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