Illegal immigrants bill advances - Legislation backer says it’s what voters want; foe sees thin veil for racism - South Carolina

A statewide onslaught against illegal immigrants passed the first of three major hurdles Wednesday, but critics argued that it’s nothing more than “feel-good” legislation that panders to South Carolinians frustrated by Congress’ failure to act.

Meanwhile, some immigration advocates find the state legislation a thin veil for racism.

“Anytime you pass a bill that the public is very vocal about wanting, someone is going to say legislators are pandering,” said House Speaker Bobby Harrell, R-Charleston, who is lead sponsor of the bill. “The reality is, we’re just responding to what our constituents have said they want to see done.”*

*From: http://www.charleston.net
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