As a legislator, I supported efforts to curb illegal immigration in Alabama, as governor I will continue to do so. I understand the Legislature will take up the
Alabama Taxpayer and Citizen Protection Act. Send me that bill. I will sign it.
Source: 2011 State of the State speech to Alabama legislature
, Mar 1, 2011
Fine businesses that employ illegals; & deny public benefits
I will support our workforce by creating an environment that is unwelcoming to illegal immigrants because they undercut the wages of Alabama workers;
I will seek a legal presumption that all illegal aliens are flight risks for bail purposes.
I will seek a legislative end to sanctuary cities in Alabama;
I will assist business, industry, and agriculture interests to obtain legal workers by supporting the use of E-Verify among all private employers in Alabama;
I will require all
governmental agencies to participate in E-Verify;
I will fine businesses that knowingly employ illegal aliens;
Deny illegal immigrants public benefits such as Medicare, Medicaid, and unemployment insurance, and commercial licenses.
I will seek to enact state-level crimes against identity theft and voter fraud.
I will train law enforcement officials on immigration laws and ensure state officials turn over all illegal aliens arrested in Alabama to the federal government.
Source: Campaign website, robertbentley2010.com, "The Issues"
, Nov 2, 2010