States legislatures passed more than twice as many bills dealing with illegal immigrants this year as they did in 2006, enacting laws on everything from employment rules to human trafficking, according to a study released today in August 2007. Pressure from voters and frustration with Congress' inability to pass comprehensive immigration reform pushed 41 states to enact at least 170 laws this year, compared to 84 laws in 2006, according to an updated survey from the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL). The bipartisan group represents the policy interests of the nation's state legislators and released the study during their annual meeting, where immigration policy will take center stage.
back to top
