Last week, Chris Chmielenski, Wyatt (one of our nearby volunteers), and I went out to Indianapolis for the National Conference of State Legislatures' 2023 Legislative Summit.
As part of NumbersUSA's expanding push on states to take action to combat the huge increase in illegal immigration, our exhibit centered on E-Verify.
E-Verify is the free online portal where employers can check that their new hires are legally authorized to work in the United States.
With a successful effort in Florida to expand the use of E-Verify, there's a growing momentum in state capitols across the country.
Florida State Rep. Kiyan Michael championed the Florida bill as it crossed the finish line over the objections of those trying to preserve the flow of cheap, illegal labor:
I just want [illegal immigration] to stop. It has to stop and it is insane if we are waiting on Washington, D.C. to do something."
Our E-Verify map shows whether states have enacted a level of E-Verify use. The darker the blue, the better.
Take a look at when your state legislature is in session below.
If you click on the image, it will take you to a page where you can find the names and contact information for your state legislators. Call them or drop them an email letting them know you want them to become advocates for E-Verify for all employers!
ANDREW GOOD is the Aide-de-Camp to the CEO for NumbersUSA
