The Charlotte Observer
North Carolina -- With immigration reforms bottled up in Congress, North Carolina is among a growing number of states taking up the issue on their own.
The latest example: A Charlotte lawmaker expects to introduce legislation next month designed to stop illegal immigrants from working on state jobs and to restrict their access to social services.
"You want North Carolina to quit being so attractive to (illegal) immigrants," said Republican Sen. Robert Pittenger. "The bill is going to tighten the laws ... to make employers liable for hiring illegal immigrants."
Posted by Richard at April 30, 2006