HB 28
From the 80(R) Session
Berman
Children of Illegal Immigrants Retribution Bill
Introduced: Referred to State Affairs
TAGS: illegal immigration, citizenship, state benefits, health and human services, children
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Updated by tombouctou on Dec 6, 2006 11:17:29

Summary

HB 28 says that any person born to illegal immigrant parents may not benefit from state services even though they are by birth American citizens.

A common assertion of anti-immigration activists is that many immigrants from Mexico and Latin America come to the U.S. to have 'anchor' babies that can then benefit from the American social programs. This bill aims to reduce illegal immigration by eliminating the lure of social assistance (sometimes called 'welfare dependency') to potential illegal border crossers.

According to a news report, a similar bill was proposed in the Texas Lege in 1986( citation?) and ruled unconstitutional because it denied equal protection to American citizens.

Governor Perry's Position

Gov. Perry in a message of support for immigration reform that provides for a guest worker program revealed that he does not favor Rep. Berman's bill.

News Articles

Star Telegram: Perry delves into immigration reform, urges guest worker IDs
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Updated by mario on Nov 15, 2006 7:44:14
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Summary

HB 28 says that any person born to illegal immigrant parents may not benefit from state services even though they are by birth American citizens.

A common assertion of anti-immigration activists is that many immigrants from Mexico and Latin America come to the U.S. to have 'anchor' babies that can then benefit from the American social programs. This bill aims to reduce illegal immigration by eliminating the lure of social assistance (sometimes called 'welfare dependency') to potential illegal border crossers.

According to a news report, a similar bill was proposed in the Texas Lege in 1986( citation?) and ruled unconstitutional because it denied equal protection to American citizens.
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Updated by mario on Nov 15, 2006 7:41:32
This is an older version of this article.

Summary

HB 28 says that any person born to illegal immigrant parents may not benefit from state services even though they are by birth American citizens.

A common assertion of anti-immigration activists is that many immigrants from Mexico and Latin America come to the U.S. to have 'anchor' babies that can then benefit from the American social programs. This bill aims to reduce illegal immigration by eliminating the lure of social assistance (sometimes called 'welfare dependency') to potential illegal border crossers.

According to a news report, a similar bill was proposed in the Texas Lege in 1986( need cite...]) and ruled unconstitutional because it denied equal protection to American citizens.
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Updated by mario on Nov 15, 2006 7:39:39
This is an older version of this article.

Summary

HB 28 says that any person born to illegal immigrant parents may not benefit from state services even though they are by birth American citizens.

A common assertion of anti-immigration activists is that many immigrants from Mexico and Latin America come to the U.S. to have babies that can then benefit from the American 'social programs.' This bill aims to reduce illegal immigration by eliminating the lure of social assistance (sometimes called 'welfare dependency') to potential illegal border crossers.
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Updated by mario on Nov 15, 2006 7:39:03
This is an older version of this article.

Summary

HB 28 says that any person born to illegal immigrant parents may not benefit from state services even though they are by birth American citizens.

A common assertion of anti-immigration activists is that many immigrants from Mexico and Latin America come to the U.S. to have babies that can then benefit from the American 'social programs.' This bill aims to reduce illegal immigration by eliminating the lure of welfare dependency to potential illegal border crossers.
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Updated by tombouctou on Nov 14, 2006 20:30:49
This is an older version of this article.

Summary

HB 28 says that any person born to illegal immigrant parents may not benefit from state services even though they are by birth American citizens.

A common assertion of anti-immigration activists is that many immigrants from Mexico and Latin America come to the U.S. to have babies that can then benefit from the American 'welfare state.' This bill aims to reduce illegal immigration by eliminating the lure of welfare dependency to potential illegal border crossers.
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Unconstitutional
by SoniaS on Dec 15, 2006 18:07:23
14th amendment: All persons born or naturalized in the United States and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States and of the State wherein they reside. No State shall make or enforce any law which shall abridge the privileges or immunities of citizens of the United States; nor shall any State deprive any person of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor deny to any person within its jurisdiction the equal protection of the laws. What part of that doesn't Berman understand? Let's punish the children for the sins of the parents type of legislation.
Don't feed the trolls
by jeweke on Dec 15, 2006 20:46:27
But isn't that the whole point? It’s a law that will never a) pass or b) stand judicial scrutiny, so Berman gets a lot attention and never has to worry about the real repercussions of the language. It’s a pure demagogic media play. Like a temper tantrum, the best response is to ignore it.
Get rid of the anchor baby loophole
by MEGABITE on Jan 23, 2007 7:49:20
Illegals know good and well that they have a greater chance of staying the more anchor babies they have. We need to get rid of that incentive, it's ridiculous. Just like the news story of the pregnant Mexican woman crossing the desert trying to make it to the border to deliver on our side. See what's happening?

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