New Year Brings New Immigration Rules in Colorado

"NPR, All Things Considered, Jan. 1, 2007: Colorado now has the most stringent immigration laws in the country. As of Jan. 1, employers face new rules for checking the accuracy of documents presented at the time of hire. The change has construction, agriculture and tourism industries worried - groups are holding training sessions. A law preventing illegal immigrants over 18 years old from receiving many state benefits went into effect recently." [Link to audio.]