Ordinance on illegals faces group opposition - Hilton Head, South Carolina

“Community and business leaders are beginning to organize opposition to Beaufort County’s proposed illegal-immigration ordinance, with plans for several appearances before county officials to protest a measure they say could become a burden for business owners.

A group of about seven businesses representing the construction, landscaping, food and beverage, real estate and other industries have been meeting with other supporters over the past week and a half to oppose the ordinance, which is scheduled for discussion Wednesday before the

county Community Services and Public Safety Committee. The business group is represented by Melissa Azallion, a Hilton Head immigration and labor attorne”

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