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REVISED RULE FOR EMPLOYERS THAT HIRE IMMIGRANTS

The New York Times reports that:   “The Bush administration will suspend its legal defense of a new rule issued in August to punish employers who hire illegal immigrants, conceding a hard-fought opening round in a court battle over a central measure in its strategy to curb illegal immigration, according to government papers filed late Friday in federal court.”

EMPLOYERS MUST START TRANSITION TO NEW I-9 FORM BY DECEMBER 26, 2007

A USCIS Update issued today reminds employers that they must transition to the new I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification Form by December 26, 2007.

ARE DEMOCRATS AFRAID OF IMMIGRATION ISSUE?

According to an article on suntimes.com:  “Instead of bashing Republicans, who won’t change their hard line on immigration, immigrant advocates are now going after U.S. Rep. Rahm Emanuel, Democratic chief strategist, who they say has betrayed the immigrant community.”

Strategically, I think Democrats should steer clear of the immigration issue or take a middle ground for now.  It is a lose-lose proposition to take a strong stand on either side of such an emotional issue with elections around the corner.

It has become the new gay marriage or pro-life wedge issue for the Republicans.  However, the risks associated with taking a hard-line anti-immigrant approach has not been well- calculated.   The politicians are hearing only the loudest voices who do not necessarily represent the majority.

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