Since its passage in 2006, key parts of Georgia's immigration law remain unenforced
(AP) -- When Georgia's legislature passed a sweeping immigration law in 2006, it was described by critics and supporters alike as being one of the toughest in the country.
But now, nearly three years later, several key provisions of the Georgia Immigration and Compliance Act are going largely
unenforced. One of the provisions requires companies with government contracts to use a federal database to screen new employees to ensure they are eligible to work in the United States.
Another requires that new applicants for public benefits be screened to verify their eligibility for those benefits.
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