Mr. President. I wish to express my support of Senator DECONCINIs amendment to extend the 6month educational period embodied in the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. As we near the June 1 end of the 6month period. it is clear that substantial confusion still exists. Employers do not yet fully understand the act. As a result. many employees are being fired out of a fear that they might cause the employer to be subject to sanctions. Many have lost their jobs merely because of an Hispanic surname. It appears that the educational information provided employers by the Immigration and Naturalization Service was not sent until very recently. Clearly the intent of Congress when the bill was passed was to allow employers to become knowledgeable about the provision of the legislation before they became subject to its sanction provisions. This grace period is only fairfair to the employers who must learn the technicalities of a complex piece of legislation. and fair to the employees who are legally present in this country.
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