Press Release

Posted by Kent Sorenson on April 29, 2010 · 2 Comments 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:  Thursday, April 29, 2010
Contact:  Rep. Kent Sorenson (515) 250-7555

Sorenson Highlights Immigration Legislation

(INDIANOLA) – Today Rep. Kent Sorenson (R-Indianola) highlighted the work he did during the 2010 Legislative session on the issue of illegal immigration.

Among other bills, Sorenson crafted HF 2345 which is the Iowa version of the Oklahoma immigration law.  Under this legislation, the Attorney General would be required to establish a Memorandum of Understanding with the Federal Government to insure that unauthorized aliens discovered by Iowa law enforcement officials are quickly and safely transferred into federal custody.  It also requires public employers to use e-verify to verify the lawful presence of new employees.

HF 2263 was another piece of Sorenson legislation which was proposed this year.  Under this bill, the Department of Human Services would be required to verify the social security numbers of those who applied for their services.

“Recent legislation passed by the state of Arizona highlights the need for reform in the state of Iowa,” said Sorenson.  “It’s time to get tough on illegal immigration and these two pieces of legislation would have been a step in the right direction.”

Democrats killed both pieces of legislation during the subcommittee process.

“I will continue to work to create positive solutions the illegal immigration problem facing the state of Iowa,” said Sorenson.

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  1. Frank Coll says:
    April 29, 2010 at 9:29 pm

    The only way to stop all this crap is to do what Rush suggested yesterday. You have to prove who you are for everything except voting. We need legislation that requires ID prior to being able to vote in general elections. This will stop Acorn and their subsidiarity from being able to bus people in from out of state or even different precints

  2. iCareeGuns says:
    May 5, 2010 at 6:38 pm

    Thanks for having the guts and integrity to initiaite this, Kent. I will do anything to help you. if you need Tancredo’s support, tell me and I will get ahold of him! He can help with this.
    GREAT JOB in sticking up for Iowans and America!
    Ban Illegal Aliens….. not guns!

    Caree

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