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Idaho legislation addresses human trafficking and
limiting health care for immigrants

field worker has basket weighedHuman trafficking report from Idaho legislature

After reports of immigrants being enslaved for domestic service and prostitution, the Idaho Legislature formed an interim committee in 2005 to investigate.

Model legislation on human trafficking

Earlier this year, California’s legislature passed the nation’s most comprehensive legislation related to human trafficking. Considered “model legislation,” legislation like California’s Assembly Bill 22 (AB 22) could become law in Idaho.


Health care in jeopardy

Idaho Senate considers barring illegal residents from indigent health care program

Senate Bill 1105 (S1105)

News announcement
"Counties want to limit aid to illegal immigrants"
Idaho Statesman
November 18, 2004

News from the hearing
"Senate panel to look at barring illegal immigrants from program"
Idaho Statesman
February 10, 2005

Statesman Op-ed
"Counties plan won't cure ailing immigration policy"
Idaho Statesman
December 5, 2004

Federal legislation

Larry Craig proposes partial solutions to immigration reform in his AgJobs bill


Legislation (S.359)

Craig's issue brief

Craig Op-ed
"AgJobs Bill is a place to start on immigration reform"
Idaho Statesman
April 29, 2005

Reader Op-ed
"Craig's immigration bill shows ties to special-interest groups"
Idaho Statesman
May 12, 2005

 

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