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FAIR: Kennedy-McCain Amnesty Wrong, Dangerous and Expensive
Source: Immigration Report

If members of the U.S. Senate were taken aback by the intensity of the Hold Their Feet to the Fire campaign to ensure passage of the REAL ID Act, they are likely to be blown away by public opposition to the Kennedy-McCain illegal alien amnesty bill.

FAIR’s analysis of the Secure America and Orderly Immigration Act of 2005, indicates it will neither secure America nor promote orderly immigration. In fact, it will promote greater disrespect for our laws, greater threats to our homeland security, and bankrupt communities all across the U.S. FAIR has argued strongly against amnesty for illegal aliens, publishing articles and opinion columns and appearing in the media to educate the American public of the consequences of amnesty.

According to FAIR, Kennedy-McCain:

• Violates Congress’ firm 1986 pledge that amnesty for illegal aliens would never be repeated;
  
• Makes America less secure, as terrorists, criminals and other undesirables will be tempted to take advantage of a chaotic amnesty process;
  
• Invites massive fraud, as millions of people from all over the world will file false claims that are unlikely to be detected by an overwhelmed bureaucracy;
  
• Will promote massive U.S. population growth, as amnesty recipients will eventually become eligible to sponsor endless chains of relatives;
  
• Will promote a new wave of illegal immigration as relatives of amnesty recipients will arrive and “wait their turn” in this country, and millions more will arrive in the expectation that more amnesties will follow;
  
• Will impose enormous new cost burdens on local communities, as millions of relatives crowd already overwhelmed public schools, hospitals and other public services.

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