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Focus (Forum & Focus)

Oct. 18, 2007

Immigration Overload

Forum Column - By Sharma Hammond and Mike Hethmon - A recent case in San Diego County underscores a key point in the debate over illegal immigration: No one is standing up for the rights of legal citizens.

FORUM COLUMN

By Sharma Hammond
and Mike Hethmon


      The fact that the federal government has failed to diligently enforce immigration laws is now virtually beyond dispute. Just as obvious is that this failure has encouraged a tidal wave of illegal immigration into California. Congress remains in gridlock on immigration policy, creating a governing crisis of historic proportions.
      Power ab...

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