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Rep. Canario cosponsors legislation to prevent Rhode Island from becoming an illegal immigration destination

3/4/2016

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STATE HOUSE – Rep. Dennis M. Canario (D-Dist. 71, Portsmouth, Little Compton, Tiverton) has cosponsored two pieces of legislation to effectively prevent those who are unlawfully present in the country from obtaining driver’s licenses in Rhode Island, and to prohibit municipalities from refusing to cooperate with the federal government’s efforts to enforce immigration laws.  Both pieces of legislation (2016-H 7859 / 2016-H 7860) were introduced by Rep. Arthur J. Corvese (D-Dist. 55, North Providence).

“I feel strongly that our federal immigration laws are in place for a reason and that we as a state should abide by these laws that were enacted to protect American citizens,” said Representative Canario. “Although our immigration system does need reform, it’s important to enforce the laws that are already established.”

Both pieces of legislation are meant to establish laws that are consistent with federal immigration laws and to send a clear message that Rhode Island is no place for those who enter the country illegally.  One of the bills would require anyone who applies to the Division of Motor Vehicles for a driver’s license to provide either a valid Social Security number or proof of legal permanent residency in the United States. The legislation would take effect upon passage, and would apply to any issuance or renewal of any existing license on or after July 1. 

The second piece of legislation aims to prevent “sanctuary cities” in Rhode Island. It would ban any government entity from prohibiting or restricting any state or local entity from working with the federal Department of Homeland Security to determine the immigration status of any individual or refusing to provide the federal immigration authorities with access to inmates in Rhode Island or information about them. It also stipulates the law enforcement officials may securely transport and transfer to federal custody those who the federal government has verified are in the country illegally.  The bill also allows Rhode Island citizens to file a complaint with the attorney general if they believe an agency is not complying with it, and states that if the allegation proves true, the offending agency shall not be eligible to receive any funds from the state until the violation has ceased.


For more information, contact:
Andrew Caruolo, Publicist
State House Room 20
Providence, RI 02903
(401)222-2457
2 Comments
Gage Scavitti
3/7/2017 12:38:38 am

Yeah let's get some context. Donald J. Trump, is Literally the President of the United States, regardless of your views the law still empowers the position of being President as it should, however, the Responsibilities and Duties of the President of the United States are not Figurative they have Literal and Real consequences. Wake up. Rule of Law - Is not justification for inhumanity, sycophant compliance and lack of independent thought.

And when the President's position or views or words are Figurative to the Context they represent. Then logically they completely lack any integrity or validity. And by the way, Republicans like to use analogies and the First Amendment of Free Speech, yeah being the best creative writer and simply saying something, is not a justification for Law or use of Power...last time I checked.

Law in this country is a measurement of Justice and Fairness, using the Law to convey and create a continuum of Injustice and Unfairness and Inhumanity, undermines the very foundations of this Nation. And is completely undermining to the System of Justice in this country. Which by the way we have already legislated unjust and inhumane laws. The continuance and defense of such laws, is un-American and will be the undoing of our Freedoms and our Democracy.

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Roland Gauvin
3/8/2017 01:35:25 am

You are a DINO. You will have a short stay un the House of Representatives because you are their illegally. Posing as a Democrat

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