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States in red passed immigration legislation in 2006:
This year, with the exception of Louisiana*, all 16 SLC states have bills in their legislatures dealing with the affects of illegal immigration. In 2006, 10 of these states passed 19 bills that create new laws in the following areas:
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Hiring of Illegal Immigrants:
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Louisiana, Tennessee |
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Human Trafficking/Forced Labor:
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Florida, Mississippi, North Carolina, Virginia |
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ID/Voter Registration:
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Florida, Missouri, South Carolina, Virginia |
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Miscellaneous:
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Maryland, North Carolina, Tennessee |
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Omnibus:
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Georgia |
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Public Safety (drunk driving, handgun permits, etc):
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Georgia, North Carolina, Virginia |
*The Louisiana State Legislature does convene in 2007 until April 30.
For more information on 2006 immigration legislation in Southern states, click here.
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