Mike Parson on Immigration

	Mike Parson on Immigration

$2.2 million to send Missouri National Guard to Texas border

State Sen. Bill Eigel promised that he'd call out the militia to round up and deport undocumented immigrants. Jay Ashcroft said he would declare the influx of immigrants an invasion.

Lt. Gov. Mike Kehoe's spokesperson did not address questions about whether it was proper to declare an invasion of Missouri or to order mass removal, instead boasting about Kehoe's trip to the Mexican border with members of state national guard. "Mike Kehoe takes action from the front-lines, not from behind a keyboard and Twitter account," he said.

Kehoe is visiting the approximately 250 National Guard soldiers already in Texas operating under federal orders. Gov. Mike Parson has ordered 200 soldiers and 11 Missouri State Highway Patrol troopers to work with Texas law enforcement at the request of Texas Gov. Greg Abbott. Parson has asked lawmakers for $2.2 million to cover the cost.

Source: Missouri Independent on 2024 Missouri Gubernatorial race , Mar 1, 2024

Supports all legal immigrants, wants enforced border control

Though Parson was adamant in the enforcement and control of our borders, he spoke proudly of the importance of immigrants and the impact they have had on our society. Parson said, "This will always be a nation of immigrants. It is the one common trait we all share. Immigrants have an important role in the United States. However, we must work together to help control the amount of illegal activity that passes through this country while giving legal immigrants a chance to succeed in this country." Source: 2018 Missouri Governor office press release MO.gov , Aug 20, 2018

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