Iowa legislators to target illegal immigration

By Charlotte Eby | Wednesday, December 12, 2007
DES MOINES — Iowa Gov. Chet Culver and legislative leaders said Wednesday they will look at ways to crack down on illegal immigration in the state by targeting employers who knowingly hire illegal workers.

Top Democratic leaders rolled out the idea at a seminar for journalists at the State Capitol four weeks before state lawmakers convene for the 2008 session on Jan. 14.

“Anything we can do to hold anyone accountable related to illegal immigration, I support,â€