New immigration rules will force firings

“People clamoring for a crackdown on illegal immigration got their wish with the Bush administrations announcement of sweeping new enforcement measures that will force employers to fire the millions of illegal workers they now employ.

“We strike at that magnet” of jobs, said Homeland Security chief Michael Chertoff, announcing a new rule holding employers liable for workers whose Social Security numbers do not match government records. The new rule, announced last week, takes effect in 30 days.

Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., predicted a “catastrophe” in her states $32 billion agriculture industry as the new rules become effective with the fall harvest. But the proposal met no opposition from House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, who issued a statement saying, “Securing our border remains a top priority for the New Direction Congress.”"

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