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Sep 8, 2008 1:01 pm US/Central

Farmers Branch Immigration Fight In Court Again

FARMERS BRANCH (AP) ― Opponents of a Dallas suburb's latest effort to drive away illegal immigrants want a federal judge to restrain the city from banning rental housing to those who can't prove they are in the country legally.

They asked Monday for a temporary restraining order to keep Farmers Branch from requiring prospective apartment and home renters to obtain a city license. Under the ordinance, the city would forward information from the license application to the federal government so it can verify the person's immigration status.

Those who can't prove legal U.S. residency would be denied tenants licenses, and the city would penalize landlords who rent to those without a valid license.

A group of landlords and a former city council member sued over the rule last week. They contend the city is trying to regulate immigration even though it's the domain of the federal government. They also contend the ordinance doesn't include clear procedures and safeguards while placing liability on landlords.

The plaintiffs also allege the city is violating federal housing laws. They say the ordinance is part of an attempt by Farmers Branch officials to push out Hispanic residents.

(© 2008 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.)

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