Ga. lawmaker to file tough immigration law

WCRBTV
Associated Press
January 26, 2011
ATLANTA, GA

A state lawmaker plans to file a bill cracking down on illegal immigration in Georgia that mirrors some provisions in a controversial law that took effect in Arizona last year.

Rep. Matt Ramsey, a Peachtree City Republican, says he plans to file the bill today.

It will require law enforcement officers to determine the immigration status of a suspect if an officer "develops reasonable suspicion" that the person is an illegal immigrant.

It will also impose penalties on people who encourage illegal immigrants to come to Georgia or who transport or hide them once they're in the state.

The law will also provide incentives for law enforcement agencies that partner with the federal government on immigration enforcement and will require private employers to verify immigration status of new hires.

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