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An immigrant from Honduras who entered the US illegally wears an ankle monitor at a respite house. AP/Press Association Images
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Poll: Should illegal immigrants be jailed for working illegally?
Are custodial sentences a step too far?
BRITAIN TODAY ANNOUNCED strict new laws they hope will reduce illegal immigration into the country.
As well as measures against employers who employ people without the proper papers, illegal workers and their wages are also set to be further targeted.
The laws include up to six months in prison if immigrants are found to be working illegally.
But is jailing people who are trying to earn a living a step to far? And will it even have any affect?
Today’s question, Should illegal immigrants be jailed for working illegally?
Poll Results:
There should be consequences, but not jail (3780)
Yes (3025)
No (2490)
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