New state law on illegal immigrants looks strict, but is it a real crackdown? – Georgia
Tagged: GeorgiaPosted on: July 1st, 2007“Even though an overhaul of the nations immigration laws collapsed in Washington, Georgias crackdown takes effect Sunday.
Supporters say the new state law, known as SB 529, is one of the toughest to confront illegal immigration, an issue that has bedeviled lawmakers nationwide. Advocates in Georgias Hispanic community say the law could drive away workers and hurt the states economy. Others say it doesnt go far enough and will only scare ”” not snare ”” people who are in the country illegally.”
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