Article: Immigration-reform plan clears first hurdle.

Byline: Chris Richard

Apr. 25--An activist has submitted petitions for a law to crack down on illegal immigration in San Bernardino.

The author of an initiative that would require San Bernardino city officials to crack down on illegal immigration submitted petitions with more than 3,100 signatures Monday, the first step in compelling the City Council to consider placing the measure on a ballot.

Joseph Turner's "Illegal Immigration Relief Act" would prohibit taxpayer-funded day-laborer centers and require private centers to ensure that day laborers are authorized to work in the United States. It would empower police to seize vehicles of employers ...

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