[applause] >> our last panelists is jerry gonzales. randy and i spent a lot of time in atlanta, and in our conversations we found jerry one of the most keen observers of the 287g program in the atlanta area, which covers more than one program. he has observed its impact of the committee for a long time and has also seen the state legislator action directly impact how the program is implemented. jerry? >> good morning. my name is jerry gonzales. i am executive director of the georgia association of latino elected officials. it was founded in 2003 to enhance and increase epic engagement leadership development of the latino community all across the great state of georgia. under civic engagement our primary focus regarding policy has been the lack of a cohesive federal immigration policy. we have also been working very diligently against any attempt to regulate, in force federal immigration law at the local or state level. georgette is the second worst state in the country when it comes to creating a hostile environment for latinos or other

no offense to all the mighty mice we know and love, mickey, speedy gonzales, jerry, even that chuck e mouse. as scott adams writes, just once i would like a headline that says scientists discover a cure for human diabetes. followed by a statement that for mice it would give them the side effects. >> maybe there's hope for the three blind mice. finally tonight, the topic of our closing argument. in light of the events in wisconsin, unions have outlasted their usefulness. where do workers need them now more than ever? we've already heard from many of you. we invite the rest of you to join the discussion on the "nightline" facebook page and at abcnews.com. that is our report for tonight. from all of us here at abc news, good night, america, and have a terrific weekend. >>> tonight on jimmy kimmel live, adam sandler. >> she is nude down there but andy roddick's down there with a tennis racket going yeah. >> lindsay lohan was back in court today. i don't know why she needed a necklace. the police gave her an ankle bracelet for free. >> chef bobby flay. >> his whole crusade, you don't under

[applause] >> our last panelist is carried gonzales, the executive director of the georgia latino association. jerry is one of the most keen observers of the 287-g program in the metropolitan atlanta area which covers more than one program. he has observed its impact for a long time and is also -- has also seen the state legislat ure action. >> good morning. my name is jerry gonzalez, executive director of the georgia association of latino elected officialsgaleo was founded to enhance an increase of a engagement of the latino community across the great state of georgia. under civic engagement, our primary focus regarding policy has been the lack of a cohesive federal immigration policy. we have also been working diligently against any attempt to regulate, enforce federal immigration laws at the local or state level. georgia is the second worst state in the country when it comes to creating a hostile environment for latinos or immigrants. it is second only to arizona. let me give you context -- in 2006, the georgia legislature passed anti-democrat legislation targeting immigrants, not employers. it a