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Missouri leaders push immigration enforcement as Hawley advocates for penalties against companies hiring undocumented workers.


Sen. Josh Hawley (R-MO) expressed support for penalties for corporations hiring undocumented immigrants for cheap labor, accusing companies like Tyson Foods of taking jobs away from Missourians and giving them to trafficked labor. Gov. Mike Kehoe signed executive orders aligning Missouri with President Trump’s immigration policy. However, state Rep. Gregg Bush (D-Columbia) voiced skepticism about focusing on stricter enforcement. Hawley was one of 64 senators who voted for the Laken Riley Act, mandating detention and potential deportation of undocumented immigrants accused of crimes. Critics, such as Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, argue it benefits private prison companies. Hawley defended the bill as targeting violent criminals. Local law enforcement in Boone and Randolph counties have detainees with immigration holds, but no formal agreement with ICE. The Columbia Police Department provides support services but does not enforce administrative immigration violations. In 2023, the City of Columbia and ICE in Kansas City signed a cooperation agreement to investigate human and sex trafficking crimes. The situation remains fluid, and updates are expected.

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