Village may scold Congress on immigration inaction
After months of wrangling over a proposed immigration crackdown, village trustees in Carpentersville now will steer their frustration to the federal government.
The board tonight will consider a resolution criticizing the federal government’s failure to aggressively address the issue.
Under the Immigration Reform Resolution, village officials will “request action by the President and the Congress of the United States of America to effect immigration reform.”
The resolution comes more than a month after trustees voted in a contentious 4-3 decision to postpone discussion on the proposed Illegal Alien Immigration Act until pending litigation in other towns is resolved.
The proposed ordinance sought to fine and penalize landlords and business owners who rent to or hire illegal immigrants. The measure would also recognize English as the official village language.
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Village may scold Congress on immigration inaction
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