The state and country we live in stand out in history because people from many different countries and backgrounds have found a new identity that embraces us all. We come to share a civic life and a range of values, prominent among them being respect for the dignity of each person and the potential he or she has to pursue his dreams.

Well-reasoned immigration law that is enforced is crucial not only to controlling our borders but also to safeguarding new immigrants’ rights and chances to succeed.

why change?

• The presence of thousands of unauthorized workers in RI depresses the wages of workers who are here legally and takes jobs from authorized workers
• The presence of thousands of undocumented people increases the cost of uncompensated care at hospitals and of maintaining prisons
• A system that encourages the presence of illegal immigrants keeps many thousands of people living at the margins of society and open to exploitation

what needs to be done?

• Ensure that only authorized workers are hired.
• Quicken the deportation of criminal aliens.
• Insist on the enforcement of immigration law.
• Press for comprehensive immigration law reform.

what you can do

• call your state representative and senator and tell them to reward legal immigration and discourage illegal immigration
• contact your U.S. Senators and your Congressman to ask them what they aim to do about illegal immigration
• receive action bulletins from TransformRI

learn more

Wikipedia article with additional references.

Governor Donald L. Carcieri issued an Executive Order on Illegal Immigration Control on March 27th.