Thread: Mexican consulate concerned about Colorado's new laws

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Colorado Illegal Immigration Law
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The Mexican consulate is expressing serious concerns about Colorado's tough new immigration laws that bar state services to illegal immigrants.

Juan Marcos Gutierrez-Gonzalez is the consul general based in Denver. He said he's worried that Mexican citizens living in Colorado will be harassed and not get the services they need.

Gutierrez-Gonzalez says Mexico's minister of foreign affairs has sent a letter to Governor Owens to express his concerns.

He says he respects Colorado's right to enforce its owns laws -- but Mexico is asking Owens to make sure the new laws are enforced fairly.

His comments come the day after Owens signed a tough package of immigration laws that could force one-million people receiving state and federal benefits to prove they are legal U-S residents.

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Immigration Laws Effective Tuesday Bring Fears, Concerns

POSTED: 4:09 pm MDT August 1, 2006
UPDATED: 5:59 pm MDT August 1, 2006

DENVER -- New immigration laws become effective Tuesday, changing the way Colorado deals with illegal immigrants.

The changes come one day after Gov. Bill Owens signed a tough package of immigration laws that could force 1 million people receiving state and federal benefits to prove they are legal U.S. residents.

There is concern that legal residents could fall through the cracks. The concern is that many non-legal residents who have legal children won't get the needed and allowable medical services for their kids.

The Mexican consulate is even getting involved, trying to ease fears and answer questions. Starting Tuesday, the consulate will try to explain the new law through Mexican radio and television.

Instead of dealing with regular services, the Department of Human Services is teaching clients about Colorado's new law.

"There is no substantial change in who can receive benefits, but there is change in the proof required and documentation required," said Roxanne White of Denver Human Services.

Verifying that a person is a legal U.S. resident can be complicated because many people don't know where their original birth certificate is located.

The Department of Human Services is now helping clients get a hold of their birth certificates.

Tom Rubner from the Department of Human Services said not everyone is aware of the new law and if they are, they are still a little confused.

The Mexican consulate said they have received numerous calls with questions and concerns.

"So far there is a lot of misunderstanding and lack of understanding so that is why we are launching this campaign to make it clear and try to give some orientation to our nationals," said consul general Juan Marcos Gutierrez-Gonzales.

Gutierrez-Gonzalez said he is worried that Mexican citizens living in Colorado will be harassed and will not get the services they need.

He also said Mexico's minister of foreign affairs has sent a letter to Owens to express his concerns. He said he respects Colorado's right to enforce its owns laws, but Mexico is asking Owens to make sure the new laws are enforced fairly.

Verifying that a person is a legal U.S. resident can be complicated because many people don't know where their original birth certificate is located.

And why is that? People don't know where they are born?

This law wasn't nearly as tough as the one I would have liked to see. But, we settled for what we could get.

Gutierrez-Gonzalez said he is worried that Mexican citizens living in Colorado will be harassed and will not get the services they need.

That's a crock if I ever heard one. What he's really worried about are the illegals who will have services denied.

If you are a legal citizen in this country, why should you worry about being discriminated against?

I think the laws are applied to adult illegal aliens and children that they bring with them. I think the Anchor babies' parents are still getting services.
None of the guest worker plans are acceptable until birthright citizenship is ended. All they have to do is get across and drop one to get at least 18 years of income.
The Mexican Government needs to shut up and sit down, or leave. They have no right trying to influence laws in this country. The corruption is so deep in Mexico, they can't even deal with their own elections without havoc.