Council may require firms to verify they don't hire illegal immigrants
Resolution on county contracts sponsored by Olszewski, Oliver

By Bryan P. Sears
Posted 1/27/10

Companies that have contracts with Baltimore County could face penalties if they hire illegal immigrants under a resolution being sponsored by two Democratic County Council members.

The resolution, discussed at Tuesday’s work session, has the support of some union representatives.

“The point we are trying to make is, American jobs for Americans and Baltimore County jobs for Baltimore Countians and the people of the state of Maryland,â€