[Forgiven_Sinner]

Although the author seems to think the firings are a bad thing, I believe it is always good when our laws are enforced and illegal immigrants deported.

[Blood of Tyrants]

Follow the money.

$345 billion in uncredited money paid into the system,

The government wants to know how much of this money it can keep without having to account for it.

[LurkedLongEnough]

immigrant rights groups

Another name for "take-advantage-of-illegal-immigrants-fears groups? Any evidence to the contrary?

Can any FR poster relate actual experience with these groups? Maybe the groups themselves should be investigated.

[TheAbbodad]

IMHO, the letters are serving their pupposes.
1. Notifying employers of possible SocSec. Fraud.

2. Ensuring that those who are working in this country are doing so legally.

GOOD FOR THEM

[flamefront]

Wholesale cleanup of illegals, PING.

[theDentist]

I recall when Dukakis was still Governor of Mass, (and driving it into bankruptcy) it was revealed that illegals were applying for various sorts of aid. The forms required SS numbers, and the order from the Governor's office was to "make one up". The Globe called that decision "compassionate". We call it "illegal".

[Madcelt]

the National Immigration Law Center

''No one objects to the purpose of the program,'' said Josh Bernstein, the center's senior policy analyst. ''The problem is that employers don't understand what it's about. They assume it's for immigration enforcement.''

Hmm. for a Law Center....selective enforcement( which Law must I obey?)of some laws must be the primary issue. I guess he failed to consider the laws the "employer" then faces by looking the other way.

[Once-Ler]

"Sitting on $345 billion in uncredited money paid into the system"

I've been assured by several Freepers that illegal immigrants do not pay taxes, but only absorb valuable resources.

I guess I'm happier with illegal immigrants working and paying taxes than with some of my fellow Americans who suck the life out of my paycheck through Social Security and Medicare( which I will never see. ) and unemployment benifits.

Hola Amigos!

[B4Ranch]

sparking fear that some of them may be illegal immigrants

What fear? Why is anyone afraid of maintaining US LAW?

[vpintheak]

Seal the Borders NOW! Check out www.paulreveresociety.com

[steve-b]

I don't see a problem, provided that the people fingered have a fair opportunity to present a defense (otherwise, perfectly legal immigrants, and even citizens, are at risk of being fired because of bureaucratic incompetence).

[csmusaret]

Where does it say anyone got deported? I think most of them probably went to work down the street right away. They should have been arrested and deported, but it doesn't appear that they were. Sad.

[HamiltonJay]

Under federal law, employers may not ask their workers about their immigration status, but they are not supposed to knowingly employ illegal immigrants and can be fined if caught.

What kind of nonsense is this? They may not ask exact immigration status, but I haven't worked for one company that didn't explicitely ask if I was legally authorized to work in the United States, and why on their application... what nonsense.

[lavaroise]

But the impact has fallen far more heavily on illegal immigrants, many of whom apply for jobs with false numbers.

My oh my, the US might not get ripped off. What a terrible thing. (sarcasm)

[mabelkitty]

These companies violated Federal Law in the completion of any employee I-9 form.

You must view the documents, and it's apparent these people did not.

[FryingPan101]

Wow. I agree with you.

[Salvation]

**Hincapie says some employers used the letters as an excuse to get rid of undesirable employees, especially those who have tried to organize unions.**

Interesting!