Speaker. I want to take this opportunity to bring to the attention of my colleagues the stand taken yesterday by the city council of El Paso. TX. which by a 4to2 vote opposed employer sanctions in H.R. 3810. the pending SimpsonRodino immigration bill. This is the second major instance of an elected city council of the United StatesMexico border opposing these provisions. on June 25. 1986. the city council of San Jose. CA. voted to oppose the sanctions. and the entire bill as well. Predicting the effect of employer sanctions in communities with Hispanic and other minority populations. the city council noted that employer sanctions could result in employment discrimination by employers who would be unduly burdened by having to become experts in recognizing valid immigration documents. The council also observed that El Pasos position as an international trading and tourist center would be adversely affected by these sanctions. Mr. Speaker. the city council of El Paso. TX. should be listened to and consulted on all phases of immigration reform. as they too represent the views of one of the Nations leading border cities as we anticipate floor action on H.R. 3810. The text of the resolution is as follows:
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