Jackson, MS 02/08/09
Stiffer penalties proposed for illegal immigrants using fake ID

Posted: Feb 9, 2009 12:33 AM EST

Updated: Feb 9, 2009 12:34 AM EST





JACKSON, MS (WLBT) - A bill passed in the Senate to crackdown on illegal immigrants who obtain false identification for employment is now headed to the House.

Senate Bill 2144 would enhance the penalties for those who create or use false ID.

Currently, those convicted could face up to 3 years in prison or a $5,000 dollar fine.

Under this bill, they would face up to 10 years in prison and a $10,000 dollar fine.

It would also make it a state crime to transport or shelter an illegal immigrant.

Churches, charities and other non-profit agencies would be exempt from the law.

Mississippi is the site of the nation's largest workplace raid on undocumented workers.

Nearly 600 workers at howard industries in laurel were rounded up in august 2008.


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