Forty-eight Democrats joined Republicans in supporting legislation that aims to deport more migrants charged with nonviolent crimes, a first salvo in a broader crackdown.

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  • @ByteJunk
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    12 days ago

    I’m not too familiar with that specific Georgia’s law, but from the article it cracks down on illegal immigration and the companies that hire them.

    I don’t think that this specific law is the issue, illegal immigration and all the exploitation of vulnerable people that come with that status needs to end.

    • Flying Squid
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      42 days ago

      How about we end it by legalizing them and letting them continue to do their jobs if they want to do them?

      • @GrammarPolice
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        -51 day ago

        There is a process for legalising them which they can go through.

        • Flying Squid
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          I doubt you have looked into what that process entails or you wouldn’t be saying that. So how about we just legalize their presence and let them continue to do their jobs if they want to do them? They’re paying taxes and contributing to the economy.

          • @GrammarPolice
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            -31 day ago

            I do think that the immigration processes need an overhaul, but this is one of the things i would describe as a necessary evil. I don’t think America (or any developed country for that matter) would fare well if they were to make immigration and citizenship attainment a very easy process.

            Would developed countries be able to control the potential security risks, increased labour markets, lower wages and housing scarcity that would occur as a result of massive migration from the third world? I personally don’t think so.

            • Flying Squid
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              51 day ago

              No one said anything about citizenship. Don’t muddy the waters. This is about legal immigration status so that they can work.

              Would developed countries be able to control the potential security risks, increased labour markets, lower wages and housing scarcity that would occur as a result of massive migration from the third world? I personally don’t think so.

              These are people who are already here. Again, this is not what we are talking about.

              • @GrammarPolice
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                21 day ago

                Fair enough. I might’ve misunderstood your argument a little there.

        • @[email protected]
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          41 day ago

          Is the process reasonable? No, of course it’s not, because that’s the point. You can’t abuse citizens as much as you can abuse foreigners. If you don’t believe me, move to a different country and find out.