State and Local Policy
On sanctuary states: "Something clearly has to be done. Although the threat of denying certain DOJ grants has moved some less-committed sanctuary jurisdictions to change their policies, bringing the pro-sanctuary Democrats to heel will require sterner measures. The last time states resisted national authority like this, half a century ago, the bravado was met with troops sent to enforce the law."
A state's enforcement policy will necessarily dictate compliance rates. Most state E-Verify laws include sanctions for non-compliance, such as license revocation or a ban from public contracts. Some states have made the names of violators public on state websites. Some states have also allowed a business's use of E-Verify to serve as an affirmative defense against state prohibitions on knowingly hiring illegal aliens. A carrot-and-stick approach to E-Verify appears helpful in encouraging adherence to the law.
Mark Krikorian Discusses the Alabama Law and the Presidental Campaign
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Mark Krikorian was interviewed by Warren Olney on Public Radio KCRW's To the Point. He discusses the Alabama immigration enforcement law and how immigration policy may effect the Republican primary and 2012 Presidential election.
The Case for State and Local Immigration Enforcement
Prepared for the Pennsylvania Legislature
Will Uncle Omar Face Deportation, or Must He First Kill Someone While Driving Drunk?
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Mark Krikorian Interviewed on Alabama Law
Originally Aired on July 16, 2011 by CNN News
Mark Krikorian discusses Alabama immigration law.
Topics: Alabama, TV Interviews