A bipartisan duo of governors—Colorado Democrat Jared Polis and Oklahoma Republican Kevin Stitt—are urging President Trump to give states the power to issue work permits to illegal immigrants.
🏛️ What They’re Asking For
📌 State Control: Governors want authority over work permit approvals, a responsibility currently held by the federal government.
📌 Economic Justification: Polis argues that background-checked migrants could help boost economic growth in their states.
📌 Past Actions: Polis has previously expanded Medicaid benefits for illegals, while Stitt has supported easier work visa access for migrants.
⚖️ The Big Debate
Supporters say this move would fill labor shortages, but critics warn it could create a race to the bottom, pushing down wages for American workers and driving up housing costs in communities already struggling with an influx of migrants.
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