Daily News Article - April 18, 2011
1. List the requirements that are included in Georgia's new law on illegal immigration (Illegal Immigration Reform and Enforcement Act of 2011 - House Bill 87).
2. Why did the Georgia legislature pass this law imposing stricter requirements on illegal immigrants?
3. Why are some Georgians opposed to HB 87?
4. Why do the majority of Georgians support HB 87? (see "Background" below the questions.)
5. a) What is E-Verify?
b) What changes regarding E-Verify (requested by businesses) were made to the legislation before it was passed?
6. The majority of Georgians support the newly passed Illegal Immigration law. Re-read the provisions of the law. Considering the fact that the federal government does not uphold the law on illegal immigration, do you think all of the provisions in Georgia's new law are reasonable? Explain your answer.