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General Category => Immigration/Border => Topic started by: rangerrebew on April 27, 2024, 02:04:47 pm
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Lawmakers move to block funds to Missouri cities welcoming immigrants
Missouri Republican lawmakers have moved to block all state funds for cities that welcome immigrant workers.
By Sarah Motter
Published: Apr. 26, 2024 at 6:20 PM EDT|Updated: 16 hours ago
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - Missouri Republican lawmakers have moved to block all state funds for cities that welcome immigrant workers.
The move follows a statement made by Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas who welcomed migrants legally authorized to work in the U.S. to fill open jobs in the area.
In a Senate Budget Committee on Wednesday, April 24, Republicans slipped in a proposal that would cut state funds to cities that become “sanctuaries” for immigrants.
“It’s a lie. It’s partisan politics, just like everything else they’re doing in here right now,” said Rep. Peter Merideth (D-Kansas City). “And I think it’s deeply offensive. Now it’s going to muddy up the budget, try and mak the fight about that.”
https://www.ky3.com/2024/04/26/lawmakers-move-block-funds-missouri-cities-welcoming-immigrants/
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Yep. Like I said in another post, States need to act like their own nation.
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The move follows a statement made by Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas who welcomed migrants legally authorized to work in the U.S. to fill open jobs in the area.
I don't have a problem with immigrants "legally authorized to work". But that clearly does not include those entering the country illegally and without legal work visas.