What do you think of the law made in Pennsylvania?

Question

The new law states that you cannot rent or hire illegals. It also says that everything written inthe city has to be in English. My belief is that this is unconstituional 100%. Under the constitution we have freedom of speech and our property is protected. We decide who we rent to or not its our property. Many argue that this will bring lots of discrimination. what do you think?

In legal terms the people owning the houses are citizens. I think they have the right to do with the property what they like. Afterall they are the onesrenting to the illegal people. I thinks its unconstitutional because they are violating the rights of the home owners. also what if the shop owners arecitizens don't they have the right to have signs in whatever language they want to?

Answer 1

It reflects that the majority of law makers there are blinded by their prejudice. Those illegals wouldn't even b e there if local emploers hadn't encouraged them to be there so they can hire them for lower than expected wages for Americans. They won't speak out of course. They will go to their right wing churches and talk about they "just want to thank the Lord". They are hypocrites of the same type Jesus spoke of.

Answer 2

I Think This Is A Great Step Towards Improving The Current Situation
ILLEGAL Aliens Have No Rights
Except The Right To Go Home

And I Suggest All The ILLEGAL Aliens Do Just That
Because You Will Be Seeing ALOT More Of The Same Actions Being Put Into Place

You Can Go Home Now
Or Deported In Handcuffs Later

Your Choice

Either Way, Have A Nice Trip

And The Employers, Landlords (Enablers)
I Suggest You Clean Up Your Act
Because The Sanctions WILL Become More Severe
And You WILL Pay For Your Crimes

Answer 3

I'm a law student, and I can tell you that your understanding of the Constitution is 100% correct, but there's one snag: the US Constitution, and the legal rights granted in it, only apply to US citizens. Those who are here illegally are not protected by it, thus the US Constitution has nothing to do with it. So long as the law doesn't discriminate against US citizens, there is nothing wrong with it, legally speaking.

Morally speaking is a different issue, but you asked about the legality aspect, not the morality of the issue. It's immoral, but not UnConstitutional.

You also have to understand that the land-owners rights aren't being violated. Yes, they are citizens, and they can rent to whomever they like so long as they act within the guidelines of the law. The law doesn't prevent them from renting out the homes, so the court won't buy that argument (argument has been tried many times and has failed every time, since it doesn't prevent them from doing what they wish to do).

Also, the law doesn't prevent them from having signs. What it does is prevent them from posting signs in any language other than English. Since all legal documents and government documents are in English, and since English is the common language spoken, this will not prevent individuals from reading the signs. All those here legally are obligated to speak English, it's a requirement to pass the test to become a legal citizen.

Now, the key here is that this is limiting only illegal immigrants. It does not limit the renters or owners of the signs, as one might imagine. The government has a vested interest in knowing who its citizens are, for obvious reasons. One is terrorism. Another is taxation, another is health-care, another is crimes, etc. The problem is that these people have to be able to understand our laws, and since our laws are written in English, duh. They need to speak English. That's a requirement anywhere you go. If you move to a country, you have to learn that country's language. I don't see any discrimination there.

Also, it's aimed at all illegal immigrants, not just the ones from Mexico. That's important in legality as well. The law has to be uniform. You have to be here legally, or you get no protection under the law. Duh. If you aren't here legally, you've already broken the law, which means you're already a criminal. States are allowed to prosecute people who knowing rent or house fugitives, since the state has a vested interest in catching criminals. So, if you want to play the discrimination card, the prosecutor will just pull the fugitive card on you, and there's nothing you can do. All illegal immigrants are fugitives, because they've already broken the law. Thus, if you house an illegal immigrant, you are guilty of harboring a known criminal, and have thus committed a felony against the state.

It's very simple: come to the US legally, or don't come. Someone I know said that it's a matter of cutting in line, and I had to agree. The fact is the government needs to know who is living in the US for many reasons. If a person has a lawsuit filed against them, and they aren't here legally and the government can't contact them, there's no way for the lawsuit (or warrant, should the case be) to be administered. Same with health-care, schooling, jobs, taxes (let's face it, the government needs money, and if you're here and not paying taxes... well), etc.

The fact is that illegal immigrants are a burden on the government and society as a whole. Now, don't think I have a problem with immigrants. I love immigrants, so long as they're here legally. But if you are not here legally, you have no protection under the law, and you are a fugitive, and any laws that apply to fugitives apply to you, including being prohibited from renting/owning a home, or holding a job. And anyone who knowing harbors a fugitive is also a criminal, so there you go.

Of course, this is all "legally speaking", since the law is what I do and what I study.

Answer 4

As far as the property owners go. Illegal aliens are federal felons, so to rent to them actually means you are harboring a felon, another crime. Also I would point out that these are not new laws, only an enforcement of federal laws that are already on the books. Illegal aliens have not right to be here. They are a burden to the legal citizens. Ship them home.

Answer 5

I think the Mayer of Hazleton, PA has made a very good start, now if the rest of the country will just follow his lead maybe we can get something done about all these LAW BREAKERS in this country trying to take over our towns and cities. Laws were not made to be broken by anybody and the longer we let them get away with it the more they will try us. The main law they are breaking is being here without legal documentation and that is leading to them breaking many other laws.

Answer 6

Well think of it this way, if you go to their country you have to know the language. Only in the tourists area will you be accomodated with people speaking english. but think if you lived there. You would have to know the language. My parents had to, so why not illegals?

Answer 7

I agree with the law

Answer 8

I think it's great! I wish that this city would do it too. I wish Lou Barletta would run for President. I would vote for him.

Answer 9

A good idea, a good law and a good mayor, soon they will have a good town back.

Answer 10

Personally, I think it's a good start.

Can we amend the the US constitution with it?