Dayton under fire for veto of immigration enforcement measure

Republicans are lashing out at Gov. Mark Dayton for vetoing a bill requiring immigration verification for state employees through a federal database. Supporters of the bill say the E-Verify system makes sure state workers are documented. Opponents, including the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce, say it's vulnerable to fraud and requires the state to get involved in federal jurisdiction.

Author:
BMTN Staff
Updated:
Mar 8, 2018
Original:
Apr 24, 2012

Republicans are lashing out at Gov. Mark Dayton for vetoing a bill requiring immigration verification for state employees through a federal database. Supporters of the bill say the E-Verify system makes sure state workers are documented. Opponents, including the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce, say it's vulnerable to fraud and requires the state to get involved in federal jurisdiction.

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