Wisconsin 2023-2024 Regular Session

Wisconsin Assembly Bill AJR123 Compare Versions

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4	4	2023 ASSEMBLY JOINT RESOLUTIO N 123
5	5	February 14, 2024 - Introduced by Representatives MOSES, AUGUST, BEHNKE,
6	6	BODDEN, CALLAHAN, DONOVAN, EDMING, GOEBEN, GUNDRUM, KRUG, MAGNAFICI,
7	7	MURPHY, O'CONNOR, PENTERMAN, PLUMER, RETTINGER, SCHMIDT, STEFFEN,
8	8	WICHGERS, BRANDTJEN and SCHRAA, cosponsored by Senators BRADLEY, JACQUE,
9	9	JAMES, QUINN, STAFSHOLT, TESTIN, FELZKOWSKI and CABRAL-GUEVARA. Referred
10	10	to Committee on Rules.
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12	12	Relating to: requesting Governor Tony Evers to send aid and resources to the
13	13	U.S.-Mexico border to assist with immigration efforts.
14	14	Whereas, all members of the Wisconsin State Legislature reaffirm their strong
15	15	support for lawful and orderly immigration into the United States, as lawful and
16	16	orderly immigration provides all of our states and the nation with innumerable
17	17	economic, social, and cultural benefits; and
18	18	Whereas, the United States is facing a crisis at the U.S.-Mexico border due to
19	19	an influx of individuals who are entering the United States illegally; and
20	20	Whereas, in December 2023, more than 300,000 migrants were apprehended
21	21	at the southern border, the highest number in a month ever recorded; and
22	22	Whereas, thousands of migrants are traveling through harsh, unsafe elements;
23	23	being enslaved; and even perishing in their efforts to cross the southern border; and
24	24	Whereas, cartels are profiting from the trafficking of women and children
25	25	across the border, earning tens of millions of dollars every week doing so; and
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43	43	Whereas, the U.S. Customs and Border Protection is dedicated to enforcing
44	44	immigration laws and securing the border and is working tirelessly to keep America
45	45	and the American people safe; and
46	46	Whereas, the U.S. Customs and Border Protection and local law enforcement
47	47	agencies are woefully understaffed and overworked due to the unprecedented influx
48	48	of individuals crossing the border illegally; and
49	49	Whereas, states have assisted with immigration enforcement in the past by
50	50	sending resources and aid, including sending members of the National Guard; and
51	51	Whereas, Texas Governor Greg Abbott, the Texas Department of Public Safety,
52	52	and the Texas National Guard have taken action to secure the border; stop the
53	53	smuggling of drugs, weapons, and people into Texas; and prevent, detect, and
54	54	interdict transnational criminal activity between ports of entry; and
55	55	Whereas, Wisconsin can help address the ongoing immigration crisis and
56	56	defend our borders by sending aid and resources to assist with immigration efforts;
57	57	now, therefore, be it
58	58	Resolved by the assembly, the senate concurring, That the Wisconsin
59	59	State Legislature stands in proud support of the U.S. Customs and Border Protection
60	60	and law enforcement personnel as employees and members of these agencies
61	61	dedicate their lives to protecting the border and keeping our country safe; and, be it
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63	63	Resolved, That the Wisconsin State Legislature requests Governor Tony
64	64	Evers to send aid and resources to the U.S.-Mexico border to assist the U.S. Customs
65	65	and Border Protection with the influx of individuals crossing the border illegally.
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