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Immigration

Sep. 1, 2009

Judge Won't Block Worker Verification

Immigrant and labor groups suffered a setback this week when a judge tossed out a lawsuit challenging the Obama Administration's plan to mandate a federal worker eligibility program's widespread use.

By Sandra Hernandez
Daily Journal Staff Writer

Immigrant and labor groups suffered a serious setback this week when a Maryland judge tossed out a lawsuit challenging the Obama administration's plan to require all government contractors use a federal program to verify their workers' eligibility.

Wednesday's ruling clears the way for the federal government to require all of its contractors use e-Verify with its employees. The rule also applies to su...

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