Sen. Michael Watson – Anti-illegal immigration bill working
As I walked door to door to meet voters two years ago, people repeatedly expressed their concern with the growing illegal immigration problem facing the United States.
I was already aware that this was a substantial issue at the federal level, but voters told me that Mississippi cannot wait for the federal government, we must act on our own.
As soon as I was elected, I started researching effective measures taken by other states and finding what we could do to improve upon some of the best ideas around the country. This researched formed the basis for my bill, Senate Bill 2988.
Fortunately, I was able to gain considerable help of other concerned legislators, namely state Sens. Chris McDanial and Lee Yancy, while Lt. Gov. Phil Bryant also lent his strong support. We decided to craft a piece of legislation that not only addressed those who come to our country illegally, but also those employers who lured illegal immigrants here to exploit them by paying substandard wages for their work.
Gulf Live
10/18/9
Magnolia Tribune
