Nov 18th, 2008 · Housing areas that saw a lot of foreclosures are starting to see more sales. In Sacramento and Riverside counties in California, sales have been up for the last six months. The same is true in Prince William County in Virginia. Some people are wondering whether these pockets of recovery are actually signaling a bottom to the housing downturn.
Apr 30th, 2008 · Citing budget concerns, authorities in Virginia's Prince William County have scaled back an aggressive policy to check immigration status. A law aimed at checks on the legal status of anyone police stop will now be applied only in case of arrest.
Apr 14th, 2008 · A controversial new immigration law in Prince William County, Va., is getting mixed reviews so far. Some laud the arrest of dozens of illegal immigrants for minor crimes and the deportation of hundreds as a sign of success. Others lament a 40-percent drop in sales at some businesses and worsening housing foreclosures.
Nov 5th, 2007 · It was once considered a staple of federal law enforcement, but state and local governments across the country are now attempting to influence the movement of undocumented workers and their families. Residents in Prince William County, Va., where recently passed anti-illegal immigration measures are on the minds of voters, are preparing for upcoming local elections.
Oct 3rd, 2007 · Officials in Prince William County passed a controversial resolution earlier this year to crack down on illegal immigrants. But county officials have delayed the plan -- which aims to deny civil services to illegal immigrants and increase police checks -- because of a lack of funding. Prince William County Executive Craig Gerhart explains the latest developments.
Sep 28th, 2007 · This summer, the board of supervisors of Virginia's Prince William County approved a crackdown aimed at driving out illegal immigrants. Officials have recommendations of which county services to deny to the undocumented. The plan, which will be voted on next week, also includes more police questioning. Hispanics say the move has divided the community, and will backfire.
Jul 11th, 2007 · A county in Virginia has passed one of the most aggressive measures targeting illegal immigrants. The Board of Supervisors in Prince William County, outside Washington, D.C., says police will be able to ask about immigration status and county officials will be able to deny services to undocumented persons, ranging from non-emergency medical care to public parks, to libraries. They say they feel compelled to do something in the wake of Congress's failure to overhaul immigration law. Opponents call the measure racist.
Jan 23rd, 2007 · The chief executive of Prince William County, Va., tried to count the cost of illegal immigrants to taxpayers and found it impossible. The county has no idea exactly how many undocumented residents there are, and is prevented by law in some cases from asking people their status.