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Thursday, April 14, 2011
Combs proposes illegal immigration resolution
State Rep. Courtney Combs, R-Hamilton, introduced House Concurrent Resolution 11 which would give Ohio’s support for the state of Arizona “in its legal battle regarding the state’s ability to control illegal immigration.”
According to a press release from Combs’ office, “Because of the failure of the federal government to secure Arizona’s southern border, the state of Arizona is striving to control through legislation the influx of illegal immigrants crossing its border.”
Combs’ office states the legislation came up because illegal drugs and related crimes grew in Arizona and left the police force with little to no resources to combat the “quickly growing number of undocumented individuals.”
“Ohioans are fed up with the lack of effort by the federal government in dealing with the growing concerns of illegal immigration,” said Combs. “Illegal immigration is a real problem that deserves immediate attention and steadfast resolve. It is a strain on our health care system, on our education system, and on our public safety system.”
If HCR 11 would pass, Ohio joins Arizona and 15 other states to force the federal government to address illegal immigration, according to Combs. HCR 11 has been assigned to the House State Government and Elections Committee for debate and deliberation.
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