The issue focused on whether government laws giving federal financial aid to illegal immigrants would have any effect on law enforcement. Law enforcement officials said that legal immigration may not be an immediate concern.

"We're going to take a look at it and see what's the policy," Attorney General Eric Holder told reporters. "If we find out there is some legislation in place, then we will consider it."

He added: "It's really something that we need to keep in mind as we think about how we