Missouri's Approach to Illegals : Restricted Access to Public Funds

A different approach in Missouri to illegals and one that has some common sense attached.

NewsMax : Illegal immigrants accounted for 65,000 people or 1.1 percent of the population in Missouri in 2012, according to the Immigration Policy Center of the American Immigration Council. There were about 45,000 illegal immigrants in the labor force or about 1.4 percent of the state’s workforce.

The number of illegal immigrants in the state jumped from 55,000 or 0.9 percent of the state’s population in 2010, a study by the Pew Research Center revealed. Undocumented immigrants accounted for about 40,000 people or 1.3 percent of the workforce.
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 Missouri's approach to the problem of illegal immigration appears to be more advanced, sophisticated, strict and effective than anything to date in Arizona . Does the White House appreciate what Missouri has done? So, why doesn't Missouri receive attention?

The "Show Me" state has again shown us how it should be done. There needs to be more publicity and exposure regarding what Missouri has done.

In 2007, Missouri placed on the ballot a proposed constitutional amendment designating English as the official language of Missouri . In November, 2008, nearly 90% voted in favor! Thus, English became the official language for ALL governmental activity in Missouri .

No individual has the right to demand government services in a language OTHER than English.

In 2008, a measure was passed that required the Missouri Highway Patrol and other law enforcement officials to verify the immigration status of any person arrested, and inform federal authorities if the person is found to be in Missouri illegally. Missouri law enforcement officers receive specific training with respect to enforcement of federal immigration laws.

In Missouri, illegal immigrants do NOT have access to taxpayer benefits such as food stamps or health care through Missouri Health NET.
In 2009, a measure was passed that ensures Missouri 's public institutions of higher education do NOT award financial aid to individuals who are illegally in the United States .

In Missouri all post-secondary institutions of higher education are required to annually certify to the Missouri Dept. of Higher Education that they have NOT knowingly awarded financial aid to students who are unlawfully present in the United States .

  So, while Arizona has made national news for its new law, it is important to remember, Missouri has been far more proactive in addressing this horrific problem. Missouri has made it clear that illegal immigrants are NOT WELCOME in the state and they will NOT receive public benefits at the expense of Missouri taxpayers.