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2023 SENATE JOINT RESOLUTIO N 117
February 13, 2024 - Introduced by Senators B RADLEY, CABRAL-GUEVARA,
FELZKOWSKI, JACQUE, JAMES, QUINN, STAFSHOLT and TESTIN, cosponsored by
Representatives MOSES, AUGUST, ARMSTRONG, BEHNKE, BODDEN, CALLAHAN,
DONOVAN, EDMING, GOEBEN, GUNDRUM, KRUG, MAGNAFICI, MURPHY, O'CONNOR,
PENTERMAN, PLUMER, RETTINGER, SCHMIDT, STEFFEN and WICHGERS. Referred
to Committee on Senate Organization.
***AUTHORS SUBJECT TO CHANGE***
Relating to: requesting Governor Tony Evers to send aid and resources to the
U.S.-Mexico border to assist with immigration efforts.
Whereas, all members of the Wisconsin State Legislature reaffirm their strong
support for lawful and orderly immigration into the United States, as lawful and
orderly immigration provides all of our states and the nation with innumerable
economic, social, and cultural benefits; and
Whereas, the United States is facing a crisis at the U.S.-Mexico border due to
an influx of individuals who are entering the United States illegally; and
Whereas, in December 2023, more than 300,000 migrants were apprehended
at the southern border, the highest number in a month ever recorded; and
Whereas, thousands of migrants are traveling through harsh, unsafe elements;
being enslaved; and even perishing in their efforts to cross the southern border; and
Whereas, cartels are profiting from the trafficking of women and children
across the border, earning tens of millions of dollars every week doing so; and
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Whereas, the U.S. Customs and Border Protection is dedicated to enforcing
immigration laws and securing the border and is working tirelessly to keep America
and the American people safe; and
Whereas, the U.S. Customs and Border Protection and local law enforcement
agencies are woefully understaffed and overworked due to the unprecedented influx
of individuals crossing the border illegally; and
Whereas, states have assisted with immigration enforcement in the past by
sending resources and aid, including sending members of the National Guard; and
Whereas, Texas Governor Greg Abbott, the Texas Department of Public Safety,
and the Texas National Guard have taken action to secure the border; stop the
smuggling of drugs, weapons, and people into Texas; and prevent, detect, and
interdict transnational criminal activity between ports of entry; and
Whereas, Wisconsin can help address the ongoing immigration crisis and
defend our borders by sending aid and resources to assist with immigration efforts;
now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the senate, the assembly concurring, That the Wisconsin
State Legislature stands in proud support of the U.S. Customs and Border Protection
and law enforcement personnel as employees and members of these agencies
dedicate their lives to protecting the border and keeping our country safe; and, be it
further
Resolved, That the Wisconsin State Legislature requests Governor Tony
Evers to send aid and resources to the U.S.-Mexico border to assist the U.S. Customs
and Border Protection with the influx of individuals crossing the border illegally.
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