Nelson files tough illegal immigration bill

By C.J. Harte

Sep 11, 2007



FRANKFORT — A bill to crack down on illegal aliens working and living in Kentucky is to be filed by State Representative Rick Nelson. The bill is to be considered by the 2008 Kentucky General Assembly.

By giving local law enforcement the ability to enforce immigration laws and by increasing prosecution of businesses that hire illegal aliens, Nelson said his proposal will “significantly reduceâ€