Wednesday, April 06, 2005

Get the word out

A new law was submitted almost two months ago, and has been sitting in a House Subcommittee ever since. We need to kick it loose and get it passed.

H.R. 698: Citizenship Reform Act of 2005 - Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to limit automatic citizenship at birth to a child born in the United States who: (1) was born in wedlock to a parent either of whom is a U.S. citizen or national, or is an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence who maintains such residence; or (2) was born out of wedlock to a mother who is a U.S. citizen or national, or is an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence who maintains such residence. Defines “born in wedlock” to exclude common law marriages.

Sounds like a great idea to me. I’ve already called Mary Bono’s office about this, and you need to call yours, too. Right now.

If we remove the “automatic citizenship” incentive (along with all the benefits that instantly accrue, the second little Miguelito draws his first breath at the El Paso or San Diego hospital - where Mama just snuck across the border), maybe it will cut back on the northward flow of bodies just a touch. (And every little bit helps.)

Tip of the lead-lined lid to AnalogKid