Maine Governor Signs Executive Order Allowing State Agencies to Check Immigration Status

Updated Wednesday, January 12, 2011, 11:28 AM EST - posted on NumbersUSA

Maine State House

Newly elected Maine Governor Paul LePage, in one of his first acts in office, signed an executive order allowing state agents to check immigration status of individuals they come in contact with. Gov. LePage's order rescinds a previous executive order that prevented state agencies from inquiring about an individual's immigration status.

A spokesman for the governor said he wanted to remove the impression that Maine was a safe haven for illegal aliens, and a place where they could get driver's licenses and social services.

“We have got many fiscal issues, and I’m intending to take care of Mainers first," Gov. LePage said.

Gov. LePage signed the executive order last Thursday.

Comment:

It looks like the pro-illegals are on the run! Yet another state begins to do the right thing.

However, checking immigration status and denying illegals services are only the first and second steps. Once illegals are uncovered, they must be deported IMMEDIATELY. No delays. Just do it. They don't need a hearing, nor a phone call.
If they are illegally in this country, then their very presence shows their guilt. No trial or hearing is necessary. Your right to a phone call is so you can call an attorney. If they are to be automatically deported, then they don't need an attorney, therefore they don't need a phone call. He may want to tell his wife and kids that he's being deported so they won't worry about him. Tough! Let them worry. Better yet, he can tell ICE where his family is and they can all be deported together and no one has to worry about the whereabouts of anyone.