Immigration issue divides candidates - Lexington, Kentucky

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Posted on: May 14th, 2008
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“The race for the Urban County Council District 11 seat has turned into a referendum on immigration.

A districtwide forum Monday night reflected the differences on the issue between incumbent Peggy Henson and challengers Ellen Hollon and Logan Weiler III.

Henson opposes seeking training for police to enforce federal immigration laws in a program called 287(g). Hollon and Weiler support seeking the training.”*

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