FAIR Legislative Update - 25-August-2008

U.S. Chamber Opposes E-Verify for Government Contractors

On August 11, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce submitted 26 pages of comments opposing the implementation of President Bush's Executive Order requiring most federal contractors to utilize E-Verify.
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Census Bureau Report: 135 Million New Americans by 2050

The United States will have 135 million more people in 2050 than it does today if current population and immigration trends continue, according to a recent report released by the U.S. Census Bureau. This drastic increase in the population raises concerns about school systems, infrastructure needs, and environmental impacts.
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Taxpayer-Funded Group Supports Bond Fund for Illegal Aliens

On August 11, CASA de Maryland - an immigrant advocacy group that receives 45% of its funding from state and local governments - announced it will help illegal aliens arrested in worksite enforcement operations post bail. CASA made this statement at a press conference, where Boston financier Robert Hildreth officially announced the creation of the National Immigrant Bond Fund. (The Examiner, August 12, 2008) To be eligible to apply for the fund program, an illegal alien must have been arrested in a worksite enforcement operation and may not have any outstanding criminal violations. As of August 11, on bonds ranging from $1,500 to $48,000, the fund had already posted bail for approximately 100 illegal aliens- though it requires the illegal alien to pay half the bail. (The Washington Times, August 12, 2008) CASA spokeswoman Kim Propeack noted the advocacy group would work with the bond fund to coordinate bail efforts and track detainees. (The Examiner, August 12, 2008)
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University of Texas, DHS Announce Opening of Border Security and Immigration Center

On August 12, the University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) and DHS announced the launch of the National Center for Border Security and Immigration. The center's opening came during UTEP's 5th annual Border Security Conference, an event co-hosted by United States Representative Silvestre Reyes (D-TX). (UTEP News Release, August 6, 2008)
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