Carolinas’ approaches differ on illegal workers

“At least four states enacted legislation this year that would make it harder for illegal immigrants to work on tax-funded projects.

Lawmakers in both Carolinas proposed similar rules after an Observer series this spring found illegal immigrants had worked for contractors on N.C. road projects. They did not pass the laws before their sessions ended. An S.C. legislative committee is holding public hearings to develop rules for possible reconsideration in January.”

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