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Studying the impact of illegal immigration on the state's economy

Posted at 9:20 PM, Jun 15, 2016
and last updated 2016-06-15 21:20:12-04

INDIANAPOLIS -- Lawmakers met Wednesday at the statehouse to discuss the impact of illegal immigration on the state's economy.

It was the third of six scheduled hearings, part of a six-month review of federal immigration law and the options that are within the state's authority to enact.

Several people who spoke to lawmakers say it is a federal issue and they think the state has limited power.

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