Deal speaks out on new immigration bill

GAINESVILLE - Congressman Nathan Deal of Gainesville says the bill passed by the House last week, which will enable local law enforcement to enforce immigration laws, is crucial to addressing the problem of illegal immigration.

Deal, a Republican who represents the Tenth District, notes that two counties in his district - Hall and Gwinnett - are among the five fastest growing in the country when it comes to illegal immigrants.

Deal says the bill, which now goes to the Senate, will go far in strengthening border security while providing better enforcement of current immigration laws.