Fremont weighs halting immigrant ban to save costs
Fremont Nebraska officials weigh suspending a voter supported ban on hiring or renting to illegal immigrants to curb projected annual legal fees and overtime costs. The council votes tonight amid pending federal court action and lawsuits by ACLU and MALDEF, while residents split over enforcement and potential discrimination concerns.
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Poll shows cracks in Obama's Hispanic support
AP Univision poll of over 1500 Hispanics finds 43 percent say Obama adequately addresses their needs with the economy a major concern, 32 percent undecided, 21 percent unhappy. Despite overall approval, immigration reform and immigrant status checks weigh on attitudes as Hispanics remain Democrats by 50 percent to 15 percent Republicans.
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Immigrant groups clash with Secure Communities push in Colorado
Immigrant groups in Colorado join nationwide opposition to the Secure Communities fingerprint program. They warn the system will deter crime victims from reporting crimes due to fear of immigration enforcement. The program matches jail fingerprints with FBI and DHS records to identify illegal entrants and prior arrests, with ICE expanding participation.
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