Rep. Shuler (D-NC)) Introduces Common-Sense Legislation

On November 7, 2007: Rep. Heath Shuler (D-N.C.) introduced legislation emphasizing the principles of “Attrition Through Enforcement”. The SAVE Act (H.R. 4088) will broaden and enhance border security and interior enforcement.

The principle behind “Attrition Through Enforcement” is that living illegally in the United States will become more difficult when the government enforces all of the laws already on the books. The goal is to make it extremely difficult for unauthorized persons to live and work in the United States

We know Attrition Through Enforcement works because, in states that have passed tough new laws to penalize employers of and deny public benefits to illegal aliens, the illegal aliens began to move out of those states

Among many detailed border security provisions stressing more agents and better technology at minimal operating costs, the SAVE Act would:

...increase border patrol agents by 8,000, utilize new technology and fencing to secure the border;

...expand specialized enforcement programs, such as the "Tunnel Task Force";

... address the "jobs magnet" by strengthening The Employment Verification Program to close security gaps, address loopholes, and make it mandatory for employers.

Last, but not least, the SAVE Act would address interior enforcement by employing more ICE agents, training additional state and local law enforcement personnel, and expediting the removal of illegal aliens by expanding detention capacity and increasing the number of Federal District Court Judges. Furthermore, this legislation would begin a targeted media campaign to inform illegal aliens of new laws and penalties, while also informing employers of penalties for hiring illegal immigrants.

This the type of legislation that will produce results and is amnesty Free!

Send a message to your Member of Congress to cosponsor this legislation