Washington, Aug 18, 2006 -

On Friday, August 25 2006, the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Government Reform Subcommittee on Criminal Justice, Drug Policy, and Human Resources, will be holding a Congressional field hearing on illegal immigration in U.S. Rep. Sue Myrick’s Gastonia Congressional office. The title of the hearing is "Empowering Local Law Enforcement to Combat Illegal Immigration."

At this hearing, the public will hear testimony from witnesses regarding the 287 (G) program, which federally deputizes local law enforcement officers to assist with immigration law enforcement. There will also be testimony about the Scott Gardner Act, which would deport illegal aliens convicted of a DWI.

Subcommittee Chairman Representative Mark Souder (IN-3) will moderate the field hearing. He will be joined by Rep. McHenry, Rep. Myrick, and other Members of Congress from North Carolina on a panel that will be asking questions of the witnesses.

The field hearing will begin promptly at 10:00am. The public is invited to attend this special hearing, however space is limited. Anyone wishing to attend must RSVP to Myrick’s office at 704-861-1976. 

WHAT:  
Government Reform Illegal Immigration Field Hearing

WHEN:
Friday, August 25, 2006 at 10:00 AM

WHERE:
197 West Main Ave (Downtown)
Gastonia, NC
(704) 861-1976