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MI SR0091
Resolution
AI Summary
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Supports the Governor of Texas's constitutional right to take border security actions to protect citizens from illegal immigration and related threats.
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Cites statistics on illegal immigration encounters (3.3 million in 2023, 1.4 million "gotaways") and claims that 70-85 percent of migrants are released into the interior of the United States.
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References security concerns including cartel involvement ($13 billion annually from human smuggling), 169 terrorist watchlist encounters in FY 2023, and 1,697 apprehended gang members between FY 2021-2023.
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Notes that 25 other state governors have signed statements supporting Texas's border actions and that illegal immigration costs Michigan taxpayers approximately $1.12 billion annually.
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Directs transmission of the resolution to the President, congressional leadership, and Michigan's congressional delegation.
Legislative Description
A resolution to support the actions of the Governor of Texas in furtherance of his constitutional right and responsibility to protect the citizens of his state and secure the border.
Last Action
Referred To Committee On Government Operations
2/7/2024