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FREMONT, Neb. (AP) — Legal action may be taken should Fremont voters approve rules cracking down on illegal immigrants, the American Civil Liberties Union warned Friday.ACLU Nebraska leaders said they're hopeful voters will reject the proposal that bans hiring or renting to illegal immigrants on June 21.But if they don't, an immediate injunction will likely be sought, said Laurel Marsh, executive director of ACLU Nebraska."We are hopeful that the voters will reject this pointless initiative," said the group's legal director, Amy Miller. "The law is crystal clear. Only the federal government can make laws about immigration. States and towns are...

11 social movements need an "outside" strategy and an "inside" strategy. The growing number of people participating in rallies and marches in opposition to President George W. Bush's plans to invade Iraq is heartening.Polls show that since last October, when--under the pressure of the November elections--Congress voted to give Bush the broad authority he asked for to use military force against Iraq, and to act alone if necessary, Americans have become more ambivalent, hesitant and skeptical about going to war with Iraq.In growing numbers, Americans now oppose giving a free hand to a President with an itchy trigger finger. Without...