Nebraska group aims for illegal immigration policy





Associated Press - August 11, 2008 11:15 AM ET

FREMONT, Neb. (AP) - The co-chairman of a new Fremont-based task force on illegal immigration says he hopes the group can create policy that could be a benchmark for other communities.

But Bill Ekeler (EK-lur) says the group must first ensure any proposed solutions don't conflict with state or federal laws.

Representatives from the group plan to meet with Rep. Jeff Fortenberry on Monday as part of that process. The meeting follows one with Gov. Dave Heineman, Attorney General Jon Bruning and representatives from Fortenberry's and Sen. Ben Nelson's offices last week.

The group's formation follows the City Council's failed attempt last month to approve a measure that would have banned renting to, harboring and hiring illegal immigrants.





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