Updated: 11:51 AM Oct 26, 2009

Supreme Court to Hear City's Immigration Case
Fremont, Neb.

The Nebraska Supreme Court will hear arguments in a case stemming from Fremont's proposed illegal-immigration ordinance.
Posted: 11:51 AM Oct 26, 2009


The Nebraska Supreme Court will hear arguments in a case stemming from Fremont's proposed illegal-immigration ordinance.

The city is appealing an April ruling from a Dodge County district judge. It concluded the city must hold an election on a proposal to ban renting to and hiring illegal immigrations in the city.

City leaders argue the proposal is unconstitutional and could expose the city to costly legal challenges. But Judge John Samson said the matter was out of his hands until voters approved the measure.

Fremont city leaders had asked to bypass the state Court of Appeals and have the high court take the case.

City Attorney Dean Skokan said Monday that a hearing date hasn't been set.

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