The Washington Times
PRINCE WILLIAM County, Virginia -- The first legal challenge to Prince William County"s attempt to limit public services to illegal aliens was filed in federal court yesterday by a group of lawyers and a national organization that advocates for illegals.
"This ordinance, which expresses the worst instincts of a few in the county, is destroying the basic fabric of community life," said Cesar Perales, president of the New York City-based Puerto Rican Legal Defense and Education Fund.
The lawsuit is being filed on behalf of the Woodbridge Workers" Committee and 21 residents, including illegal aliens, and states that the changes in Prince William would subject residents to unnecessary government intrusion and would violate their right to equal protection under the law. The complaint also argues that the county"s policies usurp federal responsibility.
Posted by tyne at October 11, 2007