HOF44 Posted July 7, 2007 Share Posted July 7, 2007 Residency Rules May Tighten in Pr. William Police Would Have Wider Scope Over Immigrant Checks Hey Mass you moving to PWC soon??? Link to Article By Nick Miroff Washington Post Staff Writer Friday, July 6, 2007; Page A01 Prince William County is moving to enact what legal specialists say are some of the toughest measures in the nation targeting illegal immigrants, including a provision that would direct police to check the residency status of anyone detained for breaking the law -- whether shoplifting, speeding or riding a bicycle without a helmet. The measures would also compel county schools and agencies -- including libraries, medical clinics, swimming pools and summer camps -- to verify the immigration status of anyone who wants to use services in Virginia's second-largest county. Courts have upheld the right of undocumented immigrants to a public education, raising the possibility of a legal challenge. Although similar efforts to create inhospitable conditions for illegal immigrants have been attempted recently in Hazleton, Pa., Farmers Branch, Tex., and Valley Park, Mo., the Prince William resolution appears to be unique, specialists say. And with federal immigration reform stalled in Congress, officials across the country are increasingly likely to experiment with restrictions that test legal boundaries and push for a greater role for local police in immigration enforcement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mass_SkinsFan Posted July 7, 2007 Share Posted July 7, 2007 Residency Rules May Tighten in Pr. WilliamPolice Would Have Wider Scope Over Immigrant Checks Hey Mass you moving to PWC soon??? That new law sounds absolutely wonderful, HOF. I'll tell you, I may be looking to relocate in the near future and Prince William County will definitely have an advantage in terms of places I look at so long as that doesn't get judicially overturned. Personally, I think this is a wonderful concept. Let's check on the legal status of our lawbreakers and those who are not here legally should be deported immediately, without legal counsel or trial. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOF44 Posted July 7, 2007 Author Share Posted July 7, 2007 That new law sounds absolutely wonderful, HOF. I'll tell you, I may be looking to relocate in the near future and Prince William County will definitely have an advantage in terms of places I look at so long as that doesn't get judicially overturned.Personally, I think this is a wonderful concept. Let's check on the legal status of our lawbreakers and those who are not here legally should be deported immediately, without legal counsel or trial. I knew you would like this. As a resident of PWC I must say I kinda like it too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RabidFan Posted July 7, 2007 Share Posted July 7, 2007 It might thin out the MS13 contingency. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rumrunner6900 Posted July 7, 2007 Share Posted July 7, 2007 It might thin out the MS13 contingency. Which is a good thing. It is good one of the NOVA counties is finally doing something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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