Willamina city leaders considering an 'illegal alien-free zone'

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Story Published: Mar 27, 2008 at 3:53 PM PDT

Story Updated: Mar 27, 2008 at 7:28 PM PDT

By KATU Web Staff

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WILLAMINA, Ore. - City leaders in this small timber town are considering a city ordinance that would create what would be called an 'illegal alien-free zone.'

The ordinance would allow any law enforcement officials, within the town's city limits, to stop anyone and ask for proof of citizenship.

Any illegal immigrants caught within the city limits would face deportation, if federal law enforcement cooperates.

Critics fear the ordinance would lead to racial profiling since it would allow law enforcement to stop anyone for any reason to verify their citizenship.

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