Blunt to Sign Immigration Bill
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Monday, Jul 7, 2008 @06:50am CST


(Joplin, MO) -- Missouri Governor Matt Blunt will be in Jasper County this morning to sign a bill he says will help battle illegal immigration.

House Bill 15-49 changes the legislation dealing with illegal aliens and verification of immigration status.

The bill outlines requirements for state Highway Patrol training and enforcement of immigration laws.

It also details steps business owners must take.. prohibits counties, cities, towns or villages from enacting sanctuary policies - and prevents illegal aliens from receiving public benefits.

That bill signing is at 10:30 this morning, in the lobby of the Joplin Police Department.
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