Q & A

        	              

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What is the INS and/or the Justice Department position on the following questions? 


    

  1. If we do not ask (about immigration status) we cannot tell, therefore, does existing law (current enforcement and/or interpretation) put a specific burden on citizens to determine the legal resident status of others?
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  2. If the legal resident staus is determined to be in question by a citizen, does existing law (current enforcement and or interpretation) put a specific burden on citizens to report to the INS?
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 Answers:



    

  1. Private citizens are not responsible to determine people’s legal status.
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  2. Citizens are not responsible to report undocumented people. 
    
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Two things that cannot legally be done:



    

  1. Give jobs to undocumented people.
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  2. Provide false paperwork for anyone.
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