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Pawlenty's immigration crackdown
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By executive order:
• Train state troopers on the Canadian border to assist with federal customs enforcement.
• Increase Minnesota's cooperation with federal immigration agents in fighting violent transnational gangs and child predators.
• Review 11 million Minnesota driver's license photos for possible duplication.
• Require new state workers and businesses with state contracts to confirm immigration status.
If approved by Legislature:
• Require municipalities to end their "sanctuary laws" or face cuts in state aid.
• Increase penalties for identification theft, human trafficking and employers who knowingly hire illegal immigrants.
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- Lt. Governor: Carol Molnau
- Secretary of State: Mark Ritchie
- Attorney General: Lori Swanson
- State Auditor: Rebecca Otto
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