The indentured servant concept in the pending Ag amnesty is not new: Georgia Ag Commissioner Gary Black tried to sell it to senate committee in 2011
Gary Black agrgeorgia.gov
Gary Black is Georgia’s Commissioner of Agriculture. Photo: agree.gov
“Regretfully, a large number of illegal immigrants are working in agriculture today. A penalty- based work authorization permit should be considered for offenders. Such a measure could require substantial monetary fines, an annually renewed biometric permit supported by fees that is restricted for agriculture and strict employer enforcement after implementation.” (Italics mine, dak)
Transcripts from:
Judiciary Committee
Subcommittee on Immigration, Refugees and Border Security United States Senate
Hearing on
“America’s Agricultural Labor Crisis: Enacting a Practical Solution”
Testimony of Gary W. Black
October 4, 2011