Whatever shortcomings may flaw the employer sanctions approach. it remained the only serious option for stemming the hemorrhaging of the system in a workable manner. Nevertheless. we must insure via thorough congressional oversight that such sanctions do not result in discrimination against legal aliens. At the same time. I believe that it makes sense to treat illegal aliens already in the United States with understanding and generosity. The amnesty and legalization provisions in S. 2222 as reported by the Judiciary Committee met that test. By providing permanent legal resident status to those who have resided here since January 1978 and temporary resident status for those in residence as of January 1982. the bill offered an incentive to aliens to operate within the system.
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