Spring Forum 2008 April 24-26, 2008 Hyatt Regency, Washington, D.C.
Immigration Sessions at the NCSL Spring Forum
(as of April 3, 2008)
Thursday | Friday
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Special Pre-Conference Lunch at the Capitol: Agricultural Workforce
Agriculture, Environment and Energy Committee Human Services and Welfare Committee Law and Criminal Justice Committee Task Force on Immigration and the States
According to both farmers and farmworkers advocacy organizations, the system currently used to supply an agricultural workforce does not meet their needs.
Speakers will discuss how to move forward, given the complexities of immigration reform in the current political climate. RSVP is necessary as space is limited.
Please contact Amanda Naughton or (202) 624-5400. Meet at the Capitol Building, Room HC-8.
Welcome: The Honorable Jim Costa, U.S. House of Representatives, California |
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Congressional Meetings
Human Services and Welfare Committee Law and Criminal Justice Committee
Members will visit a congressional office to discuss pending federal immigration legislation. (Legislators and legislative staff only.) |
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3:00 pm - 4:00 pm |
Immigration Enforcement: Managing the Impact on States
Human Services and Welfare Committee Law and Criminal Justice Committee
States continue to manage many of the impacts of immigration policy. Learn about mechanisms by which law enforcement are involved, requirements for employers, and potential effects of federal legislation on both.
Speaker: Tamar Jacoby, The Manhattan Institute, New York |
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3:15 pm - 4:30 pm |
Immigration Raids and the Effects on Families
Human Services and Welfare Committee Task Force on Immigration and the States
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has recently stepped up its raids on worksites to enforce the prohibition on hiring unauthorized workers. How are federal agencies interacting with state agencies in these efforts? How do these worksite raids affect the well-being of children? How can child welfare agencies be prepared?
Panelist: Rosa Maria CastaƱeda, Center on Labor, Human Services and Population at the The Urban Institute, Washington, D.C. |
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Meeting Information
Four ways to register
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