Federal Immigration Reform, Already Passed?

With the national debate focused on the new Arizona law, a little known federal law has been overlooked by headlines across the nation. Hidden in title 8 of the U.S. code is a provision that authorizes federal immigration officers “to interrogate any alien or person believed to be an alien as to his right to be or to remain in the United States”, all without a warrant.

Farmers are also seeking immigration reform because many Americans are reluctant to work the seasonal farming jobs which often must be done in poor weather and in very rural areas. They are seeking a provision which would allow any illegal immigrant who has worked in the agricultural industry for 150 days of the past two years, to obtain legal status.

Sources:
http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2010/05/11/opinion/main6473960.shtml
http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5j7ClwmqgaB_7gXAEpxwpxaMRSSwQD9FJQVH80