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Cobb checking status of immigrants

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"Cobb Chairman Sam Olens disputed allegations that the county is violating state law requiring officials to verify the immigration status of applicants for public benefits, such as business licenses. "We have been absolutely checking on the business licenses," of which the county has issued about 1,098, he said Wednesday. But the chairman held firm to his position that a business license is different from an occupational tax certificate (OTC), of which the county has issued about 27,668.

Immigration Reduction Champion Wins “Mayor of the Year” Award

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Hazelton Mayor Lou Barletta, a hero to many across the country for his leadership in combating illegal immigration at the local level, has been named “Mayor of the Year” by the Pennsylvania State Mayors Association. This honor from his Pennsylvania peers is particularly rewarding in light of the way open-borders members of the media have tried to disparage his good character and reputation.

Oregon Employers and the Law: A “No-Match” Made in Heaven

Updated: July 24th, 2017, 4:27 pm

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  by  Caroline Espinosa

Having worked in Oregon politics for a number of years, I was quite surprised to see a new study that suggested the state doesn't have enough workers -- until I saw who paid for the study. The Coalition for a Working Oregon, an organization whose members include Oregon's Farm Bureau and Restaurant Association, as well as Immigration Works USA and Essential Workers Immigration Coalition, commissioned a study on what would happen to Oregon’s economy should the new “no-match” rule be implemented.

Missouri Governor Signs Law Targeting Illegal Aliens

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Missouri Governor Matt Blunt signed into law today legislation that will make it harder for illegal aliens living in the state to receive benefits and harder to find jobs.

The new legislations requires all public employers to use the E-Verify system to verify the legality of a potential employee and requires and individual to prove their citizenship status before receiving state benefits such as food stamps and housing. The bill also punishes those localities that adopt policies to not cooperate with federal immigration authorities.

Crime Drop Linked to Illegal Immigration Reduction Efforts

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The Associated Press reports that Prince William County Board Chairman Corey Stewart links the decline in certain types of crime last year to the County's efforts to reduce illegal immigration. The Virginia County released a study in late June that says homicides dropped by 44 percent from 2006 to 2007. Also, during the same time period, the number of rapes fell 33 percent, robberies declined 23 percent, and aggravated assaults dropped by 18 percent.

Official: Immigration crackdown pushes down crime

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"A Prince William County official is attributing a decline in certain types of crime last year to the county's crackdown on illegal immigrants.

A study released last week says homicides declined by 44 percent from 2006 to 2007. The incidence of rape fell 33 percent, robberies declined 23 percent, and aggravated assaults declined 18 percent...."

http://www.wric.com/global/story.asp?s=8577480

AP, 30 June 2008

Immigration addressed in Clarke policy

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"At its meeting Monday, the Joint Administrative Services Board agreed to adopt and include a clause in the county’s purchasing policy to ensure that vendors contracted by the Clarke County government and school system do not employ illegal immigrants...." http://www.winchesterstar.com/article_details.php?ArticleID=7593

Laura Oleniacz, Winchester Star, 24 June 2008

L.A. County jails to expand immigration screening

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"Sheriff's officials, who have been trained by federal authorities to screen for illegal immigrants at the jail, have interviewed nearly 20,000 inmates since the controversial program began more than two years ago. They have referred 10,840 people to Immigration and Customs Enforcement for possible deportation...." http://www.latimes.com/news/local/immigration/la-me-immigjail22-2008jun22,0,2078919.story

Anna Gorman, LA Times, 22 June 2008

South Carolina On Verge Of Strict Bill Against Illegal Aliens

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"After months of political wrangling, South Carolina's legislative leaders said Tuesday they have reached a compromise on an illegal immigration proposal that would require all businesses to verify their employees are legally here...." http://www.wbt.com/news/details.cfm?article_id=37260

AP, 27 May 2008

Where have the illegal immigrants gone?

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"'The state of Oklahoma ought not be in the business of subsidizing the presence of people who are here illegally,' said Republican state Rep. Randy Terrill, sponsor of the Oklahoma Taxpayer and Citizen Protection Act of 2007, also known as House Bill 1804. 'HB 1804 proves that attrition through enforcement works,' Terrill added..." http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/chi-immigrant_bdfeb10,0,4213105.story

Chicago Tribune; February 10, 2008

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