Illegal immigrant opponents say Va. losing untold money through education

From NBC12 News

Supporters of illegal immigration reform say they are pushing for Virginia's laws to be rewritten to protect citizens who live in the commonwealth legally.

During this legislative session, lawmakers will consider nearly 100 bills dealing with immigration. They include proposals that would give state police more power to detain illegal immigrants who commit crimes and legislation that would help verify if people in Virginia are legal citizens.

Former Henrico Delegate, Jack Reid, says illegal immigration is costing the state an untold amount of money.

“The fact is we don't know how much money it's costing us,” Reid said. “Public schools in this state must accept every student brought to them K through 12 - no exceptions. They don't even ask if you're here legally or not.”