No data on immigrants, mayor admits – Hazleton’s Lou Barletta testifies on city’s ordinance on illegals.
Tagged: PennsylvaniaPosted on: March 15th, 2007“Hazleton Mayor Lou Barletta vigorously defended his citys ordinance on illegal immigration Wednesday, testifying that his once cash-strapped city has embraced the economic growth brought by its new Hispanic residents, but that many of them are here illegally and contribute to rising violence and social ills.
Reciting a mantra that has catapulted him to the national stage, Barletta also said he firmly believes illegal immigrants should be flushed out across the country, and that he introduced the ordinance because he is responsible for providing public safety. I saw a problem in my city, and I tried to do something about it, he said.”
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