Release of Utah immigration bill sparks strong responses

Rep. Stephen Sandstrom's immigration proposal sparked strong responses from critics and raised questions from Democratic lawmakers. As other states watch to see how Utah handles immigration reform, Gov. Herbert released a statement about the bill.

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[logorrhea]

@Zalahblue Keep dreaming brother. We also want money to grow on trees.

[jess1up]

These bills are currently nessecary due to the economy. These traitors that disagree should be kicked out for not defending their land. If you disagree with the bill then do something about it and help reform immigration laws. Make it easier for them to enter the U.S. legally. If you think it's racist you're an idiot and have no real argument.

[marc122979]

Lol look at his face!! He's scared

[MrBexdem]

This law was created to benefit the private prison industry and to enrich the attornies who wrote it. When Az was sued, the same attorneys who wrote the bill were hired to defend it. The state of Arizona already owes a million dollars in legal fees and the fight has just begun. 30 of 36 co-sponsers of this bill recieved campaign donations from private prison companies within 6 months after introduction.Greedy corrupt lawmakers are wrapping themselves in the flag all the way to the bank.

[Zalahblue]

Americans DO NOT SUPPORT immigration REFORM! We SUPPORT IMMIGRATION ENFORCEMENT! Protected = hidden!

[josephcderer]

@OverUniverse ah... bro do you know what indentured servants where... this pre- dates slavery bro... and it was for white folks...

[OverUniverse]

@James92802 I don't employ them. There is a program where immigrants, both legal and illegal can apply, and it gives them an opportunity to find a job so they won't have trouble settling. I hope this program doesn't change because it's been helping the economy around here a lot. People born here can also apply through other programs though.

[OverUniverse]

@James92802 @James92802 I never said I didn't, and that's exactly why I'm fighting against it, I'm not the only one believe it. No I don't need to go to jail, I want to fight for their freedom, and I am intelligent, if thousands of lawyers all over every country are determining that this law will have an effect against immigrants, I believe those professionals. And you can't go on youtube and expect me to change my mind, my mind is set, and it's healthy. 5 years in college, masters in business

[James92802]

@OverUniverse a Big part of fixing the problem is people like you that employ them.

[James92802]

@OverUniverse Oh so if someone disagrees with you they are raciest? That's intelligent, no race is a target, its an open boarder that allows in the uneducated and sick that is a problem. And the reason yo don't like the law is that you can't hire them? Yeah they need to go home and you need to go to jail.

Ant the huge percentage supports the tougher laws -- why don't you know that?