Dodge County Election Commisioner Fred Mytty holds unofficial results for the election held this Monday. AP

Miami, June 22 .- The small town of Fremont, Nebraska in the United States approved on Monday a new immigration law that prohibits  hiring and renting property to illegal immigrants.

The city of just 25,000 residents jumped into national spotlight after calling on its population  to vote for the controversial ordinance. It is estimated that 60 percent of the voters approved the law.

Supporters of the measure say that federal officials do not properly enforce immigration laws, while several opponents emphasize that this new ordinance will only bring discrimination.
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