[Sabertooth]

You know, of course, that these people have papers. And, unfortunately, restaurant managers aren't expert forgery detectors. They may be good, but they're not experts. And I believe the law doesn't have the expectation that they be so. Also, the managers can be accused of discrimination if they try to avoid hiring "documented" immigrants. So how'd you like to be the prosecutor on that case?

All good poiints... We don't want to destroy employers who acted in good faith on the basis of fraudulent documents. But good faith defenses protect merchants against prosecustion aginst fraudulent or forged IDs used for liquor purchases. We could provide the same safeguards for honest employers.

Guest Worker smart ID cards would help.

[sarcasm]

What would really help is national employer Social Security number verification for new employees. While we are at it, we could demand re-verification of legal status of all employees with such a program. Heavy sanctions, including jail time, could be imposed on both the employees who hire illegals and illegals who apply for, or hold jobs.

[sheltonmac]

Let's do away with illegal immigration in one fell swoop-- legalize it! (Just kidding, of course!)

Good points all.

[flamefront]

Seizing accounts would be a good start. Once the invasion snowball can be reversed even slightly in the opposite direction that will be enough to get the message out to further invaders. Good post.