As part of its tough stance against illegal immigration, Texas has been one of the few states requiring state agencies to use a federal system known as E-Verify to check job applicants. And that, some immigration experts say, highlights a flaw in how states and the federal government combat illegal immigration. In states that do require E-Verify, its use is inconsistent, even in a state such as Texas. In March, she questioned the president of the National Immigration and Customs Enforcement Council during a congressional hearing about immigration enforcement. Reed, who consults with companies on immigration issues, was once a top official with ICE’s predecessor, the Immigration and Naturalization Service.

Source: Los Angeles Times September 11, 2017 09:56 UTC