Veterans to Congress: Secure Our Borders Now!

The nation’s largest veterans organization is calling on Congress to reject proposed legislation that would grant “fast track” citizenship or amnesty to the 12 million - 20 million individuals who are in this country illegally. Instead, The American Legion advocates aggressive enforcement of immigration laws and stronger border security as a means to reduce the illegal population in the United States. The American Legion’s National Executive Committee, meeting in Indianapolis, Ind. on May 9-10, outlined a five-point strategy to address illegal immigration. It includes:

• Securing the borders and coastline points of entry
• Removing the jobs magnet by imposing and enforcing employer sanctions
• Eliminating most social services benefits for illegal immigrants
• Promoting a strategy of attrition through enforcement
• Effectively screening and tracking foreign visitors in the United States

“We are not against legal immigration and never have been,” said National Commander Paul A. Morin. “It is what made this country what it is today, and no one can dispute that. But the system is broken and it needs fixing, and the solutions being tossed around by some members of Congress are not in the best interest of this country.” [Read More]

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