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County votes on immigration plan today: Questions? This Q&A should help answer many of them.
Byline: Ginny Skalski
Dec. 27--Elected officials don't usually tackle weighty subjects between Christmas and New Year's Day, but Beaufort County Council breaks that tradition today when it meets in special session to cast a final vote on a controversial illegal immigration ordinance.
The ordinance has changed significantly since it was first introduced by Councilwoman Starletta Hairston in mid-September. The concept, however, remains the same: A company's county business license could be revoked if it's found to employ illegal immigrants.
The following questions and answers help explain the background and functions of the proposed "lawful employment ordinance":
Question: If immigration laws are enforced by the federal government, why is Beaufort County proposing its own rules?
Answer: The County Council,…
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