Just north of Florida in the farm fields of Georgia, the impact of the nation’s illegal immigration debate is now taking shape. It’s a stark reminder that when so-called solutions are fueled by partisan politics and raw emotion, the outcome is far from ideal.
Several states have passed laws cracking down on illegal immigrants, and all mandate that employers with more than 10 employees confirm potential workers’ legal status using the federal E-Verify database.  The new laws will have the most impact on agriculture — especially on labor-intensive fruit and vegetable crops that require many human hands and strong backs to harvest and pack. These crops also pay low piece wages.
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