Bill targets illegal immigrants

Associated Press - January 10, 2009 12:45 PM ET

CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) - Some Wyoming legislators are pushing a bill that would make it a felony to harbor or transport illegal immigrants in the state. The bill would also deny some public benefits to illegal immigrants.

Supporters of House Bill 103 say they want employers in the state to be careful not to hire illegal immigrants. They say the bill is not intended to target Hispanics.

Opponents of such legislation argue that controlling immigration is the responsibility of the federal government. And some opponents also say that such legislation unfairly targets Hispanic citizens because of the large number of illegal immigrants from Mexico and other Spanish-speaking countries.

The Legislature rejected a similar bill last year.
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