Is Tony ignorant or a shill? Regarding his (paraphrase) "they must learn English..."
S.1348 - CHAPTER 6--LANGUAGE OF THE GOVERNMENT OF THE UNITED STATES
SEC. 766. REQUIREMENTS FOR NATURALIZATION.
(a) Findings- Congress makes the following findings:
(1) Section 312 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1423) requies (they need to fix their spelling error) lawful permanent residents of the United States who have immigrated from foreign countries, among other requirements, to demonstrate an understanding of the English language, United States history and Government, before becoming citizens of the United States.
(2) The Department has conducted a review of the testing process used to ensure prospective United States citizens demonstrate said knowledge of the English language and United States history and Government for the purpose of redesigning said test.
There is
nothing in "TITLE VI--WORK AUTHORIZATION AND LEGALIZATION OF UNDOCUMENTED INDIVIDUALS
Subtitle A--Temporary Guest Workers" requiring anyone to learn English
unless they want to become a citizen. So a "lawful permanent resident" can stay forever in America without learning English
as long as they don't apply for citizenship!
SEC. 601. ACCESS TO EARNED ADJUSTMENT AND MANDATORY DEPARTURE AND REENTRY.
(F) BASIC CITIZENSHIP SKILLS- (i) IN GENERAL- Except as provided in clause (ii), the alien shall demonstrate that the alien meets the requirements of section 312(a) (relating to English proficiency and understanding of United States history and Government). (ii) EXCEPTIONS-
(I) MANDATORY- The requirements of clause (i) shall not apply to any person who is unable to comply with those requirements because of a physical or developmental disability or mental impairment.
(II) DISCRETIONARY- The Secretary of Homeland Security may waive all or part of the requirements of clause (i) in the case of an alien who is 65 years of age or older as of the date of the filing of the application for adjustment of status.
Here's the double play...if they want to become citizens of the United States they have to do something. Under the guest worker program they don't have to learn SQUAT!