Poll shows strong support for immigration bill

Post-Tribune
February 13, 2011

Debate is heating up in Northwest Indiana now that a bill meant to crack down on illegal immigration got the "go-ahead" from a state Senate committee.

Last week, the Senate Pensions and Labor Committee passed a measure with an 8-1 vote with Sen. Karen Tallian, D-Portage, casting the sole opposing vote.

The bill must also get the nod from the Senate Appropriations Committee and receive approval from both chambers.

“There may be parts of the bill that just trample the constitution and would invite a whole slew of lawsuits about the definition of what is probable cause,â€