Immigration

Congresswoman Jenkins Disscusses E-Verify at Kansas Manufactuing Plant

Illegal immigration has put a constant strain on our economic, legal, and national security interests. More than 12 million illegal immigrants have entered the United States unchecked in the past decade.

In order to stop the flow of illegal immigrants, we must strengthen our borders by increasing the number of border agents, building additional fences, and utilizing technology to monitor our borders. It needs to be more difficult for illegal immigrants to obtain and use false identification documents.

We also need to address illegal immigration in the employment line.  Employers should have an easily-administered system that can accurately and quickly confirm a person’s identity and immigration status. The workplace verification system known as E-Verify is an important tool for employers to ensure their employees have a legal immigration status.  I am glad to see the program has been extended through fiscal year 2012 and support efforts to reauthorize the program for the long-term. We must continue to improve the program to make certain it remains an effective tool to ensure a legal workforce without placing unnecessary burdens on our small businesses.  


We cannot ignore the problems illegal immigration causes in our nation. Please be assured I will look at ways to crack down on illegal immigration and to reform the legal immigration system so American citizens can find work.


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