Texas GOP Members Call for Immigration Reform, Less Punitive Laws

Texas Tribune by Julian Aguilar

Calling on Washington to fix the country’s “discriminatory” immigration system, Hispanic Republicans in the Texas Legislature also fired off the first salvos in what could be a divisive battle within the party over legislation aimed at challenging the country’s birthright citizenship law and benefits to children born to undocumented parents.

Just hours before the Texas Legislature’s bill-filing deadline on Friday afternoon, Rep. John V. Garza, R-San Antonio; Aaron Peña, R-Edinburg; Raul Torres, R-Corpus Christi; Dee Margo, R-El Paso; and Jose Aliseda, R-Beeville, filed HCR 88, a nonbinding resolution that calls on the federal government to fix the country’s “broken immigration system” and cites current policies as “promoting illegal immigration and producing a class of vulnerable persons.”

In a statement released after the bill was filled, the Hispanic Republican legislators said they cannot support state legislation that punishes the children of immigrants, including those whose parents are here illegally.

"I cannot support any legislation which would result in Hispanic American citizens being treated as a ‘suspect class’ or attempt to remove any right from the US Citizen children of immigrants,” Garza said in the statement. “In America, children are never held liable for the unlawful actions of their parents.”

Comments

[nefflawoffices.com]

That can be an interesting topic. “In America, children are never held liable for the unlawful actions of their parents.” I believe so.

[businessimmigrationissues.com]

This is truly an unfortunate scenario that America faces because yes, there are immigrants that enter the country illegally and they have children here. These children are innocent parties to these crimes and weren't given a choice. To them, America is their home so what should be done? All I can say is that it is a lose, lose situation for the child. The best answer is to promote entering the country legally.

[immigrationissues.com]

Regardless of the issue at hand, no one enjoys hearing that a child has been separated from their family. However, this happens in immigration cases, which is why it is so important that people facing immigration issues, hire a lawyer to represent them. Seeking professional assistance guarantees that you will receive the best possible outcome available. It is better not to risk being separating from family members so, if you can always go the extra mile to get the necessary help.