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  • Mexico slams Georgia migrant law

    04/21/2006 4:28:24 AM PDT · by NapkinUser · 34 replies · 973+ views
    BBC ^ | 04/19/2006
    The Mexican government has condemned a tough new immigration law passed in the US state of Georgia on Monday. Presidential spokesman Ruben Aguilar said the legislation discriminated against Mexicans and that diplomats would monitor how it was applied. The law, which will take effect next year, prevents illegal immigrants from receiving many social services. It will also require police and employers to report undocumented workers to the Immigration Service. Complex issue The signing of the legislation comes amid deadlock in the US Congress about how to deal with illegal immigration, as well as nationwide protests by worried Latino groups. "The...