Court allows economist to testify in high profile immigation case

In Lozano vs. City of Hazleton, the city ordinance that fined Hazelton employers and landlords for doing business with undocumented or unauthorized workers was challenged by a number of groups, including the ACLU. The groups alleged, among other things, that the ordinances were unconstitutional. (see complaint)

The City of Hazleton, called a well known labor economist Prof. George Borjas to discuss the potential economic impact of City's ordinance. The economist concluded that the reduction unauthorized workers in the City would produce 'significant economic benefits' for the authorized workers in Hazelton. (see report)

The plaintiffs attacked the report on the grounds that its filing was untimely and not relevant to the main issues in the case. (see motion)

The court allowed the economist to testify.

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