More Politics & Law Questions

Is the illegal immigrants bill amnesty?

Given the definition of Amnesty: the act of an authority (as a government) by which pardon is granted to a large group of individuals - How can one claim the bill going through Congress right now (ref: illegal aliens) is NOT amnesty ?

Become an Expert →

Answer #1

Well, it is amnesty. I don’t see how anyone could say it isn’t. Is it a bad thing? That’s the debate.

Excerpt from a national review article:

“The advocates of this new bill must convince voters that their plan will work better. They have a decent case to make, such as their call for an identification card with biometric information. Technology has made this more feasible than it was 20 years ago, and the phobia against a national identification card has been weaker since 9/11. Advocates must now convince the critics that such a card would make sanctions against employers enforceable. They must also show that border security will improve: that the 700-mile fence mandated by Congress last fall will actually be built; that unmanned aerial vehicles will reduce illegal crossings; that the larger Border Patrol will be effective; and that the apparatus of state will prove strong enough to prevail against market forces.”

http://article.nationalreview.com/?q=Y2Y5NGY3NDQ3MWFjMTAzODE4NzgzMDhmYWRkZTkxMjg=

More Like This

Amnesty for illegal immigrants - 4 Answers
What do you think about amnesty or the "pathway to citizenship" for illegal immigrants???
Illegal Immigration opinions - 5 Answers
Well I have a 5 page paper to write on illegal immigration and I just wanted to know some facts on it or some of you opinions...
How are latino immigrant treated by their same culture in the - 1 Answers
How are latino immigrant treated by their same culture in the united states?
For or Against amnesty for illegal aliens? - 5 Answers
Pelosi is in favor of amnesty for illegal aliens, would you be for it or against it and why ?
Whats Your Opinion on illegal immigrants? - 14 Answers
Leaving aside the colors of our skin and all what do you think about " Illegal Immigrants"???
America without illegals? - 2 Answers
How do you see the U.S. without illegal immigrants?
name of bill to lower drinking age? - 2 Answers
Do anybody know what the bill is called tring to lower the age for drinking?
brought to the u.s. illegal as a child - 2 Answers
what should you do if you were brought here illegal as a child
What is your opinion on illegal immigrants? - 20 Answers
I know this has nothing 2 do wit love/relationships...but who cares well NEWAYZZZ im mexican. but im a citizen, I was just wo...
Why aren't illegals treated as such? - 8 Answers
There is a long-established / legal way to enter this country - supposedly being a nation of Laws, why is an illegal (one who...

Ask an advisor one-on-one!

Is the illegal immigrants bill amnesty?

Intime Immigration Solicitors

Immigration Lawyer Staten Isl...

Cambridge Immigration Law

Criminal Defense & Immigratio...

SYG Law Firm, Inc.