So. let us look at the stuff that has floated through here with regard to the national ID card. In an April 11 "Dear Colleague" letter you were all told that: Americans should not have to receive permission from the Federal Government to work and support their families. nor should U.S. employers need permission from the Federal Government to hire their fellow citizens. But illconceived measures in the illegal immigration bill to be taken up on the Senate floor during the week of April 15 will do just that. And we have heard similar claims here on the floor today. I do not know whether this outrageous statement reflects willful distortion or something more bizarre. because. first. it is already unlawful under section 274(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act. 8 U.S.C. 1324(a) for any person or entity to knowingly employ illegal aliens. or to hire without complying with the requirements of an "employment verification system." That is the law. And that is described in that section. Most important. neither current law nor the proposals in S. 1664 require citizens or lawful permanent residents to obtain any form of permission from the Federal Government to work: None.
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