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There is a good bit of attention lately on the “Gang of 8″ (which includes Florida Senator Marco Rubio) Immigration Bill. I have been focused on other issues, but my friend Kaye Beach posted about it recently, so I read through the bill (SB744, sponsored by Sen. Schumer, D-NY). Sure enough, there is a section in it about REAL ID, and it’s not just any plain-Jane gold star REAL ID, it’s “enhanced” REAL ID. First, the relevant bill language is found in SEC. 274A.(B)(c)(1)(C)(iii)(I)- yes, it is REALly buried in the bill:
‘SEC. 274A. UNLAWFUL EMPLOYMENT OF ALIENS.
‘(1) IN GENERAL- It is unlawful for an employer–
‘(A) to hire, recruit, or refer for a fee an alien for employment in the United States knowing that the alien is an unauthorized alien with respect to such employment; or
‘(B) to hire, recruit, or refer for a fee for employment in the United States an individual without complying with the requirements under subsections (c) and (d).
‘(c) Document Verification Requirements- Any employer hiring an individual for employment in the United States shall comply with the following requirements and the requirements under subsection (d) to verify that the individual has employment authorized status:
‘(1) ATTESTATION AFTER EXAMINATION OF DOCUMENTATION-
‘(C) DOCUMENTS ESTABLISHING IDENTITY AND EMPLOYMENT AUTHORIZED STATUS- A document is specified in this subparagraph if the document is unexpired (unless the validity of the document is extended by law) and is 1 of the following:
‘(iii) An enhanced driver’s license or identification card issued to a national of the United States by a State or a federally recognized Indian tribe that–
‘(I) meets the requirements under section 202 of the REAL ID Act of 2005 (division B of Public Law 109-13; 49 U.S.C. 30301 note); and
‘(II) the Secretary has certified by notice published in the Federal Register and through appropriate notice directly to employers registered in the System 3 months prior to publication that such enhanced license or card is suitable for use under this subparagraph based upon the accuracy and security of the issuance process, security features on the document, and such other factors as the Secretary may prescribe.
I’ll add that in this bill citizens can also use a passport to get a job. All US passports have RFID chips in them.
The title sounds good, it would lead one to believe it only applies to aliens, and then it specifies “nationals”. Right? Well all nationals are not citizens, but ALL CITIZENS ARE NATIONALS. Look at what happens when we READ THE BILL: (c) Clearly says ANY employer hiring AN individual for employment in these United States shall comply with these requirements. So much for it just applying to aliens.
Next, what is an enhanced REAL ID? One that has an RFID chip. Read about the dangers of the insecure RFID here. I was able to defeat this measure in Florida in 2012. I had no doubt it would be back. If the Congress passes this bill, then it will be license for the big-government folks in Tallahassee to say once again just as they did with REAL ID: “It’s federal law, so we have to do it.”
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Hey “conservatives”- Marco Rubio and his gang thinks the federal government must now control all employment. He tried to fool us with the language in the NDAA a while back. A lesser of two evils vote hits home.
Time for Michael Badnarik again.
Where will you draw the line?
Contact info for Sens. Rubio and Nelson:
Marco Rubio in DC 202-224-3041
EMAIL: click for link
RUBIO local offices:
Orlando
Phone: (407) 254-2573 or toll free in Florida 1-866-630-7106
Miami
Phone: (305) 418-8553
Tampa
Phone: (813) 977-6450
Jacksonville
Phone: (904) 398-8586
Pensacola
Phone: (850) 433-2603
Tallahassee
Phone: (850) 599-9100
Naples
Phone: (239) 213-1521
Palm Beach
Phone: (561) 775 3360
Bill Nelson in Washington, D.C.
United States Senate
716 Senate Hart Office Building
Washington, DC 20510
Phone: 202-224-5274
Fax: 202-228-2183
EMAIL: Click for link
Orlando
Landmark Two
225 East Robinson Street, Ste 410
Orlando, Florida 32801
Phone: 407-872-7161
Toll Free in Florida: 1-888-671-4091
Fax: 407-872-7165
Miami-Dade
2925 Salzedo Street
Coral Gables, FL 33134
Phone: 305-536-5999 Telephone
Fax: 305-536-5991
Tampa
Sam Gibbons Federal Court House
801 N. Florida Ave., 4th Floor
Tampa, Florida 33602
Phone: 813-225-7040
Fax: 813-225-7050
West Palm Beach
413 Clematis Street, Ste 210
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
Phone: 561-514-0189
Fax: 561-514-4078
Tallahassee
US Court House Annex
111 North Adams Street
Tallahassee, Florida 32301
Phone: 850-942-8415
Fax: 850-942-8450
Jacksonville
1301 Riverplace Blvd, Suite 2010
Jacksonville, Florida 32207
Phone: 904-346-4500
Fax: 904-346-4506
Broward
3416 South University Drive
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33328
Phone: 954-693-4851
Fax: 954-693-4862
Fort Myers
Justice Center Annex Building
2000 Main Street, Suite 801
Fort Myers, FL 33901
Phone: 239-334-7760
Fax: 239-334-7710