Hispanic organizations and hispanic chamber concerned with missouri governor matt blunt’s anti-immigrant rheotoric

Governor’s legislation could strain the economy

Washington, DC - The League of United Latin American Citizens, deeply regrets the news that Missouri Governor Matt Blunt recently announced plans for state law enforcement agencies to work on an agreement that would deputize state troopers, Capitol Police, and water patrol officers to enforce federal laws. Blunt also directed all state law enforcement agencies to immediately take the steps necessary to verify the immigration status of every criminal presented for incarceration.

“We must be wise in cultivating legislation and policies that have a positive impact on our citizens, communities and economy,â€