Insensitivity
Counties want to limit aid to illegal immigrants
- Idaho has joined the ranks of states looking at legislation to limit government benefits and services for illegal immigrants.
The Idaho Association of Counties is working on a bill for next year's legislative session that would allow county governments to reject applications for indigent medical care or reimbursement when they are made by undocumented immigrants.
The cost of caring for those who are in Idaho illegally was among many issues raised at a Wednesday night forum at Boise State University, a sometimes heated discussion on immigration.
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