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2007-06-19 22:09:05 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
Both employers and landlords should be required to check the legal status of applicants.
2007-06-19 22:32:26 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Obviously the judge is either afraid of the American Communist Liberties Union or since they are in the brotherhood of attorneys, possibly he is just a buddy of the group. The ACLU lawsuit is strictly for operational funds if they win.
I would think anyone that rents any property would want to know exactly who is in their property at all times. I wish property owners and landlords could do background checks on renters anyway. Wait until terrorist start flocking to Texas because there is a "no questions asked" policy. I have no doubt one will be found in such a place.
2007-06-20 10:39:38 · answer #2 · answered by Ret. Sgt. 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hold on a second. The judge has not overruled this. He is just preventing it from being enforced pending a challenge.
If the challenge is successful you will have a point to be argued. Even then I would say it is a little unreasonable to ask every landlord to do the job of the INS
2007-06-20 05:19:47 · answer #3 · answered by Sageandscholar 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Yes he is. He is subverting Democracy based on his own personal preference.
I support the law. I illegals are here because there is an economic incentive for them to be here.
I do not blame them for coming. I would too if I had no hope due to a corrupt government.
If the people who are profiting from them; via cheap labor or selling them goods and services were made to pay a price they would cease to come.
2007-06-20 05:14:35 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
No. Discrimination against prospective tenants on grounds that they are aliens is specifically prohibited by the Equal Housing Act.
How in heaven's name do you look at yourself in the mirror?
2007-06-20 05:46:43 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
In Ca., there is a lot of caution being taken in renting to anyone, because of this whole issue. My present experience: The manager runs background checks on everyone, now - employment verification, Drivers' license, social security no., and, if any convictions, esp. felonies.
2007-06-20 05:26:00 · answer #6 · answered by Ro40rd 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Judge Lindsay is right and Texas is wrong, as usual. Immigration is a federal issue and no state has any business enacting laws affecting immigration.
2007-06-20 05:18:37 · answer #7 · answered by Steve C 5 · 1⤊ 2⤋