Proposed bill bans sanctuary for illegal immigrants

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by Christie Taylor
Wednesday, September 19, 2007

State Republicans introduced legislation Tuesday restricting local governments from offering sanctuary to illegal immigrants throughout Wisconsin.

Under the new bill, co-sponsored by Sen. Glenn Grothman, R-West Bend, and Rep. Roger Roth, R-Grand Chute, cities and counties would be unable to pass laws prohibiting government employees from demanding proof of immigration status or notifying the federal government of the presence of illegal aliens.

Currently, Dane County has an ordinance blocking government workers from asking for proof of citizenship.

Racine, which may soon become a sanctuary city, has also faced pressure from activists to prohibit inquiries about legal status.

Alex Gillis, political secretary for the Wisconsin Immigrant Workers Union, said the legislation is “another move for the anti-immigrant people in this state.â€