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Dallas Suburb Bans Rentals to Undocumented Immigrants

HeadlineMay 14, 2007

In Texas, voters in the Dallas suburb of Farmers Branch have approved a measure barring renting homes to most undocumented immigrants. Landlords would be forced to check if renters are U.S. citizens or visa-approved immigrants before giving them a lease. Opponents plan to challenge the measure in court.

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