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Monday, November 26, 2007
Judge says Laguna Beach can legally fund labor site
According to a judge's proposed ruling, there was insufficient evidence that the city's funding of the hiring site is illegal.
By AMY TAXIN
The Orange County Register
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A lawsuit over Laguna Beach's day labor hiring site failed to provide enough evidence to show illegal action by the city, according to a judge's proposed ruling.
The ruling, a copy of which was obtained from the city's attorneys, came after Laguna Beach resident Eileen Garcia filed a lawsuit accusing the city of illegally funding the site, which was started in 1993 and is currently run by a nonprofit.
The lawsuit alleged that the city was not able to legally fund the site through community assistance grants because illegal immigrants were using the center to find jobs.
The ruling was issued Wednesday by Orange County Superior Court Judge Gregory Munoz.
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