July 21, 2003 -- As part of the American Hispanic Coalition 2004 Election Strategy, www.Hispanic.bz , focusing on issues that have a direct impact on Hispanics, American Hispanic today included as part of its platform the need to have federal legislation approved mandating all benefits received by residents of each state be available to all persons living within each state. The legislation would prohibit state and local officials to verify immigration status for anyone who applies for "public benefits." The federal legislation would also prohibit state and local officials to verify immigration status or proof of citizenship every time someone casts an election ballot, and would prohibit state or local officials to report any suspected illegal aliens to federal authorities...