The NMI has reached a point In local selfgovernment where they should be treated like a State. In addition. I am introducing legislation to apply the Federal Immigration laws to the Northem Marlana Islands. The NMI has used a high number of nonresident aliens to help construct the numerous capital Infrastructure projects which have been necessary for the remarkable economic growth experienced and progressively higher standard of living In the islands. There also have been serious abuses of the Immigration authority granted to the NMI. which may not be unlike that found from time to time In other States. The Federal Immigration laws have been established to protect the rights of U.S. citizens wherever they reside. and Its extension to the NMI Is consistent with treatment like a State. Nearly 50 years ago. U.S.
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