Richard Sobel : Comprehensive immigration reform is a good thing for the U.S . But he says provisions in the Senate bill would impose intrusive ID systems . Many workers could be denied the right to work because of faulty systems , he says . Sobel : Together , good public policy combinations can let people enter and leave by the `` front door '' and jointly reduce the pressures for overemphasis on border security and the excuses for invasive and unconstitutional ID and verification systems . The U.S. has been able to attract and retain top talent since World War II by offering generous social welfare programs that help people get ahead.
Richard Sobel : Comprehensive immigration reform is a good thing for the U.S . But he says provisions in the Senate bill would impose intrusive ID systems . Many workers could be denied the right to work because of faulty systems , he says . Sobel : The U.S. has been able to attract and retain top talent since World War II by offering generous social welfare programs that help people get ahead.