CONCORD — Three bills aimed at stemming the tide of undocumented immigrants into New Hampshire were before the Senate Judiciary Committee Thursday.
All three bills were sponsored by committee chair Sen. Bill Gannon (R-Sandown) who said he was responding to concerns expressed by his constituents.
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