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When immigration is viewed only racially and culturally, limits and legality will never be imposed.  The debate must focus on limitations and lawfulness, otherwise open borders will make the United States a marketplace and not a country.

FLoridians for IMmigration ENforcement (FLIMEN) is a group of concerned Florida citizens dedicated to advocating immigration enforcement.  The group will also strive to eliminate illegal immigration incentives and will challenge the myths and pandering by elected officials and newspapers.  Please consider signing up for free FLIMEN Alerts.

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Please read the three important sections below, as follows:

   

1) Latest News

 

Calls Needed to Move Florida Legislation

Time is running short!

The Florida  House is considering six bills to address illegal immigration.  The bills were dead but concerned citizens put pressure on Speaker Rubio to have a first hearing (State Affairs workshop) on the bills which was held Tuesday, April 8, 2008.   

At this time there has been no notification of any hearing by the House Govt Efficiency & Accountability Council, the next step after the State Affairs Hearing.  We must now demand the hearing where the elements of six bills will be combined into a Proposed Council Bill (PCB).  Now the House leadership is blaming the Senate for inaction so calls are needed to Senators as well.   

PLEASE CALL DAILY TO ASK THE HOUSE GOVT EFFICIENCY AND ACCOUNTABILITY COUNCIL TO SCHEDULE A HEARING ON THE  SIX ILLEGAL IMMIGRATION BILLS:  

Rep. Marco Rubio, Speaker of the House,  (850) 488-1450, (305) 442-6939

Rep. Frank Attkisson, Chair Government Efficiency & Accountability Council, (850) 488-8992, (407) 943-3077 

Rep. David Rivera, Chair Rules & Calendar , (850) 488-7897, (305) 227-7630, (239) 434-5094  

Rep. Adam Hasner, Majority Leader, (850) 488-2234, (561) 279-1616

 

PLEASE CALL DAILY TO ASK THE SENATE TO SCHEDULE HEARINGS ON ILLEGAL IMMIGRATION BILLS SB 540 AND SB 388:    
 
Senator Pruitt, President of the Senate, (850) 487-5088, (772) 344-1140, (561) 747-1166
Senator Dockery, Chair Criminal Justice, (850) 487-5040, (863) 413-2900
Senator Dean,  Chair Military Affairs and Domestic Security, (850) 487-5017, (352) 860-5175, (352) 873-6513 
 
Despite the odds concerned Floridians were able to resurrect the dead bills.  We still face huge obstacles but we MUST keep up the pressure.   
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 The legislature may pass some legislation on human smuggling and gangs, but the legislature is deluding themselves if they think that  the problem will be solved without provisions in the six bills like E-verify.  

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If the 2008 Florida Legislature fails to enact anti-illegal immigration measures this year, it is possible that the next wave of illegal aliens could come from states that have enacted such measures.  Illegal immigrants leaving AZ, Oklahoma; going to Texas. 
   
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The Florida Legislature is planning budget cuts that will reduce services to citizens and immigrants (legal by definition) but so far has failed to address the costs of illegal aliens.  There should be no budget cuts without immigration enforcement! 
  

 Two relevant articles on a recent cost study are:

Report says immigration costly

The Real Cost Of Immigration

 

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It is outrageous that the 2008 Legislature, so far, plans budget cuts to penalize citizens leaving illegal aliens unscathed but the Legislature may even reduce the penalties to illegal aliens who drive unlicensed!!

Bill eases up on drivers with suspended licenses:

Hundreds of thousands of Floridians who drive every day on suspended and revoked licenses, or without any license at all, could soon get a break from the state Legislature.

The Senate bill reduces the penalty on offenders convicted more than twice from a felony to a misdemeanor. The maximum jail sentence would be 60 days, down from the current maximum of five years in state prison. Drivers previously convicted of a violent felony would still face the tougher guidelines now in place.

More than 1.8 million Floridians currently have their driving privileges suspended or revoked, according to the state Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles. A 2003 study by the American Automobile Association found that motorists without a valid driver's license are five times more likely to be involved in a fatal crash than those properly licensed.

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 A BIG THANKS to the about 30 activists from across Florida who attended the State Affairs Workshop on April 8, 2008.  Their willingness to spend the time and money to attend shows their grave concern about this issue.  Although inadequate time was allocated to speakers,  the presentations were accurate, well done and on issue.  State Affair committee members and others were given Florida's Illegal Immigration Crisis document which is a two inch thick compilation of the costs and detrimental impacts of illegal immigration upon Floridians.

You can view the nearly three hour video of the State Affairs Committee Hearing if you have broadband.  The first 1 hour 17 minutes can be skipped as it is primarily Florida agencies describing their role in the issue. The later portion includes speakers from both sides as well as the "anti-Hispanic" allegation from Rep. Zapata and a defense of illegal immigration by Rep. Rivera.   An analysis by a concerned Floridian is available.

In addition to bill sponsors Brown, Adams, Kravitz, Williams, Gilbert and Harrell, other supportive comments can be viewed from the video at:

Rep Hooper, 2 hr, 34 min
Rep Dorworth, 2 hr, 35 min
Rep Schenk, 2 hr, 39 min

The most telling testimony was that of Rep. Rivera who is a personal friend of Speaker Rubio and Chairman of the powerful Rules Committee.  Although not a member of the State Affairs committee, Rep. Rivera was allowed to speak as is often allowed.  One can safely assume that Rep. Rivera testified at the behest of Speaker Rubio.  Rep. Rivera made a number of ridiculous statements in defense of illegal immigration including an inaccurate contention about the taxes paid by illegal aliens.  Illegal aliens may pay consumptive taxes but it is income taxes that are substantially not paid.  Of course, he failed to mention costs.  The point is that Rep. Rivera's defense of illegal immigration is a strong signal that Speaker Rubio holds the same position.

Statements of Elected Officials:

Speaker of the Florida House Marco Rubio:

http://www.tampabay.com/news/politics/state/article448661.ece:

"There is nothing the state of Florida can do unilaterally to solve global warming. And there is nothing we can do unilaterally to solve immigration," said Marco Rubio, the Miami Republican who is the first Cuban-American to become House speaker.

Rules Chair David Rivera:

Video of Rep Rivera at State Affairs Workshop on April 8, 2008

Transcript of Rep Rivera at State Affairs Workshop on April 8, 2008

Rep Zapata:

Video of Rep Zapata at State Affairs Workshop on April 8, 2008

Transcript of Rep Zapata at State Affairs Workshop on April 8, 2008

Videos:

FLORIDA HOUSE SPEAKER RUBIO DEFENDS ILLEGAL IMMIGRATION?

Martin Memorial Testifies to Illegal Alien Health Care Costs

Miami Developer Jorge Ramos Testifies to Miami's Illegal Immigration Problems

Links to newspaper coverage of the State Affairs Hearing:

Lawmakers consider immigration-related bills

Fla. House urged to pass immigration bills

Immigration bills get first hearing, but time running short

Illegal immigrants in prisons could be deported

Harrell still hopeful on immigration bill

Zapata and Rivera: immigration bills take "anti-Hispanic undertone"

Immigration bills face long odds in state House

April 17, 2008
 

Links

Proponents of illegal immigration

April 7, 2008
 

 

Remain on issue

April 3, 2008
 


Miami Illegal Alien Hiring Hall Opens:

WeCount announcement that the center opens for operations on Monday, March 31, 2008.

March 31, 2008
 


Summary of the Bills

The six bills are a limited and reasonable response to Florida's illegal immigration crisis.  Some of the six bills have duplicate provisions.  Here are a few highlights of the bills ( * = FLIMEN priority bill):

HB 73 * - This bill is a version of the successful Oklahoma bill.  This comprehensive bill would require contractors to state and local governments to use the E-verify system.  It requires verification of immigration status of persons confined for DUI or BUI.  It should be noted that HB 73 would not require E-verify for private contractors as Arizona now requires. 

HB 159 * - Requires E-verify for contractors to state and local governments.  Requires agencies & political subdivisions of state to verify lawful presence in U.S. of persons who have applied for state or local public benefits, or for federal public benefits, that are administered by agency or political subdivision.

HB 571 - Requires law enforcement officers and others to report to Immigration and Customs Enforcement office of U.S. Department of Homeland Security suspected illegal aliens arrested, detained, or convicted of felony; requires law enforcement agencies to inform each law enforcement officer of duty to cooperate with federal officials concerning federal immigration laws.

HB 577 - Requires reclassification of felony or misdemeanor for second or subsequent offense by illegal or undocumented alien unlawfully in US after deportation; provides for severity ranking; defines "illegal or undocumented alien"; requires DOC to provide ICE certain information concerning inmates suspected of being illegal or undocumented; requires DOC to transfer illegal or undocumented aliens to ICE upon completion of sentence; provides for DOC transfer of illegal or undocumented aliens voluntarily choosing to return to country of origin.

HB 821 * - Requires E-verify, requires law enforcement officers to report unlawfully present felons to ICE;  seeks federal reimbursement, requires proof of legality to obtain Florida benefits,  prohibits illegal alien hiring halls, and prohibits sanctuary cities.

HB 1247 - Requires DOC & administrator of each county or municipal detention facility to train personnel processing inmates in identification of false or fraudulent immigration status documentation & other indicators of illegal presence in US; requires examination of each incoming inmate's immigration status; requires notification of federal officials whenever it is suspected that inmate is not in country legally.

Arizona, Georgia, Colorado, Oklahoma, and Missouri now mandate the use of E-Verify for either public or private employers to confirm the legal status of workers.  The proposed Florida bills are limited in impact as none of the bills require E-verify for private employers, i.e. those not contracting with a governmental entity.  E-verify addresses the core problem of illegal immigration - the job magnet.  Other provisions of these bills address core enforcement problems such as reporting immigration status of felons to ICE.  These are good bills focusing on core problems with limited impact and these bills should be enacted!!

This is truly a grassroots effort where Floridians will have to take it upon themselves to secure Florida's fate.  It will be YOU that make the difference in Florida. 

More information follows in the Florida Legislation section.

April 16, 2008
 

Videos New Merchandise Item
 

April 18, 2008
 


Please make some important calls for SAVE Act.

March 14, 2008

   

2) Florida Legislation
Some excellent legislation has been proposed to deal with Florida's illegal immigration crisis.

THIS LEGISLATION WILL NOT BE ENACTED WITHOUT YOUR SUPPORT!

 

  • HB 73 *                               Florida Taxpayer and Citizen Protection Act of 2008

  • HB 107 / SB 624 (SB 424) Human Smuggling

  • HB 159 / SB 388  *             Florida Security and Immigration Compliance Act

  • HB 571 / SB 540                Felons / Enforcement of Federal Immigration Laws

  • HB 577 / SB 1086              Illegal or Undocumented Aliens

  • HB 821  *                            Illegal Immigration (features) (petition) (press conference)

  • SB 124 (withdrawn)          Aliens / Unauthorized Employment

  • HB 1247 / SB 2738            Immigration Status of Inmates

* Priority Bills

April 16, 2008

  

3) Florida's Illegal Alien Hiring Halls

Florida Illegal Alien Hiring Halls

Numerous Florida municipalities are rapidly proliferating the El Sol model in a misguided attempt to combat on-the-street job solicitation by unlawfully present foreign nationals.  The El Sol model started in Jupiter. 

Legitimizing illegal hiring by officially sanctioning illegal alien hiring halls is not a solution.  Consider:

  • The effect of hiring illegal foreign workers lowers the wages and benefits of American workers.

  • Significant costs to taxpayers include public education, emergency health care and law enforcement.  See Impacts.

  • Illegal alien hiring halls are exacerbating the problem by providing a job magnet to further the illegal invasion. 

  • FLIMEN videos prove, in the case of Jupiter, substantial on-the-street job solicitation is still happening contrary to the claims of proponents.

  • The illegal hiring transactions are federal felonies and Florida misdemeanors. 

 

When will the El Sol Plague reach your neighborhood?

The Lake Worth, Loxahatchee Groves and Miami-Dade Bay halls are modeled after the El Sol model.  

El Sol proponents seemingly are seeking to rival McDonald's expansion plans.  Per a September 16, 2006 Palm Beach (Com)Post editorial:

"El Sol has the chance to be the model for Lake Worth, West Palm Beach and cities throughout South Florida that realize the corrosive effects of ignoring a problem that isn't going away."

 

Because the El Sol model is a root cause of the proliferations, citizen opponents and FLIMEN have made it a priority to shut down El Sol.  For information on Jupiter and the other sites:

Actions you should take to help shut down El Sol are:

 Fellow citizens, we have the fight of our lives if we are to save this country!

February 26, 2008

FLIMEN
P.O. Box 4219
Hialeah, FL 33014

Revised: May 02, 2008.