New Missouri Illegal Immigration Laws Takes Effect
Friday, August 29, 2008 :: infoZine Staff

Some of the toughest legislation in the nation to fight illegal immigration.

Jefferson City, MO - infoZine - The legislation sets into law policies proposed to crack down on illegal immigration.

- prohibiting illegals from obtaining driver licenses

- prohibits the creation of sanctuary cities in the state

- requires verification of legal employment status of every public employee

- allows for cancellation of state contracts for contractors if they hire illegal immigrants

- requires public agencies to verify the legal status of applicants before providing welfare benefits

- criminalizes the transportation of illegal immigrants for exploitive purposes

- enacts provisions to punish bad acting employers who hire illegal immigrants

- requires verification of lawful presence for every individual presented for incarceration.

The Missouri Housing Development Commission (MHDC) has adopted a stringent workforce eligibility policy including sanctions of up to a lifetime ban of contractors and developers who knowingly employ illegal immigrants in violation of federal law.
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