Original sentence: As mayor, Barletta and the city council attempted to pass the Illegal Immigration Relief Act, an ordinance that instituted to discourage hiring or renting to illegal immigrants.However, it was ruled unconstitutional by federal district Judge James Munley.Since then, Barletta has made a reputation for himself for his outspoken views against illegal immigration
Edited sentence: As mayor, Barletta and the city council attempted to pass the Illegal Immigration Relief Act, an ordinance that instituted to discourage hiring or renting to illegal immigrants but was defeated by federal district Judge James Munley.Since then, Barletta has made a reputation for himself for his outspoked views against illegal immigration.The ordinance was unconstitutional