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Title: Michigan & Oklahoma Post by KingOfPain on Jan 22nd, 2008, 5:52pm Michigan http://tinyurl.com/2bsvml Illegal immigrants to be refused Michigan driver's licenses 1/21/2008, 5:35 p.m. EST By TIM MARTIN The Associated Press LANSING, Mich. (AP) Illegal immigrants no longer will be able to get Michigan driver's licenses starting Tuesday under a policy that requires more documentation to get behind the wheel. New applicants will be asked to show a document showing their Social Security number or show they are ineligible for one. They also will have to document legal and permanent residency in the U.S., as well as Michigan residency, through documents such as a birth certificate, passport and billing statements featuring name and address. |
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Title: Re: Michigan & Oklahoma Post by KingOfPain on Jan 22nd, 2008, 5:52pm Oklahoma http://tinyurl.com/2hv9c2 Oklahoma targets illegal immigrants with tough new law TULSA, Oklahoma (CNN) -- Weeks of protests, rallies, lawsuits and candlelight vigils failed to stop a new state immigration bill -- HB 1804 -- from becoming the law in Oklahoma. The law went into effect Thursday and is intended to make life difficult for illegal immigrants in Oklahoma. Its authors say they're sending a very clear message: If you're an illegal immigrant, you are not welcome. "I'm convinced illegal aliens will not come to Oklahoma, or any other state, if there are no jobs waiting for them." said state Rep. Randy Terrill, a Republican and the law's author. "They will not stay here if there are not taxpayer subsidies and they certainly won't stay here if they ever encounter one of our fine state and local law enforcement officials," he added. "They'll be physically detained -- until they're deported." The new law restricts the ability of illegal immigrants to obtain government IDs or public assistance. It also gives police authority to check the immigration status of anyone arrested, which can lead to deportations. It doesn't stop at illegal immigrants. The law also makes it a felony for U.S. citizens to knowingly provide shelter, transportation or employment to illegal immigrants. The message has been received loud and clear. Many in Oklahoma's Latino community say people are staying home, fearful police will arrest and deport them. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ http://tinyurl.com/25j25z http://tinyurl.com/22pw2k HOUSE BILL NO. 1804 Oklahoma Taxpayer and Citizen Protection Act of 2007 The State of Oklahoma finds that illegal immigration is causing economic hardship and lawlessness in this state and that illegal immigration is encouraged when public agencies within this state provide public benefits without verifying immigration status. The State of Oklahoma further finds that when illegal immigrants have been harbored and sheltered in this state and encouraged to reside in this state through the issuance of identification cards that are issued without verifying immigration status, these practices impede and obstruct the enforcement of federal immigration law, undermine the security of our borders, and impermissibly restrict the privileges and immunities of the citizens of Oklahoma. Therefore, the people of the State of Oklahoma declare that it is a compelling public interest of this state to discourage illegal immigration by requiring all agencies within this state to fully cooperate with federal immigration authorities in the enforcement of federal immigration laws. The State of Oklahoma also finds that other measures are necessary to ensure the integrity of various governmental programs and services. This act shall become effective November 1, 2007. |
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