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WI: County board can't legally ask immigration status
Associated Press - August 15, 2007 10:15 AM ET
APPLETON, Wis. (AP) - Outagamie County supervisors have run into a legal brick wall over plans to ask for a person's immigration status in return for county services.
County board members wanted to require people to show they legally live in the United States in order to get services like in-home health care or food stamps.
Outagamie County Corporation Counsel Joe Guidote (guh-DOH'-tee) says asking for a person's immigration status is unconstitutional.
But some board members aren't convinced. Supervisor Chuck Schmidt says in order to receive services, a resident has to prove they live in the county. Schmidt asks what's the difference with asking about U.S. residency?
Board members are asking the state attorney general for a second opinion.
Information from: Lauren Cook/WLUK-TV, http://www.fox11online.com
Copyright 2007 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
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