WIS News 10 - Columbia, South Carolina | Beaufort County Council passes ordinance targeting employers of illegal immigrants
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(Beaufort-AP) December 27, 2006 - A company that knowingly hires illegal immigrants could lose its business license under a county law given final approval Wednesday evening.
Beaufort County Council unanimously approved the local law by a nine to nothing vote following a public hearing. The rule would take effect on New Year's Day 2008.
The ordinance would mean that those who apply for a county business license must sign a form verifying, under penalty of perjury, they do not knowingly employ or plan to hire an illegal immigrant. Licensed companies would be subject to county audits of their employees' documentation.
Critics at the meeting say the ordinance would increase growing racial tensions against Hispanics.
Posted 10:46pm by Chantelle Janelle
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