So the only reason I'm reluctant to be super hurrah about e-verify is because it would affect my mom.

But other than personal interest, is it really that crazy that a business verify an employees eligibility to work? It's actually a very common sesnse solution that would decrease illegal immigration without the need for enforcement. The reason so many u documented immigrants come is because we have found loopholes around the economy and developed our own underground economy. I.e, we know where employees don't care about your status, where they do check, etc.