Stephen S. Fuller, PhD discusses the economic impact of Prince William County, Virginia's decision to enlist police officers in federal immigration enforcement.
The "Immigration Resolution" passed by the Prince William County Board of Supervisors on July 10th, 2007, required PWC police offers to ask for proof of citizenship when they have "probable cause" to suspect a person is undocumented. It also denied certain public services to undocumented residents, like drug rehabilitation and care for the elderly.
After civil rights and racial profiling concerns were voiced by the police department, members of the government, and Prince William County citizens, the Immigration Resolution was amended on April 29, 2008, so that immigration status checks take place only AFTER ARREST, and all persons who are arrested are checked, regardless of race, language proficiency, etc.
For information on Dr. Fuller's research:
http://www.cra-gmu.org/forecasts.htm
For the latest update on the Immigration Battle in Prince William County, VA:
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/...
Or, go to the 9500 Liberty Channel page, and click on Playlist for New Viewers.
www.YouTube.com/9500Liberty
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