But, members, the federal government already has an offense for unlawful entry, and that has not deterred desperate migrants who are looking for a better life. And frankly, No legislation at any level of government is going to dissuade anyone from fleeing persecution, from fleeing poverty, violence. But my fear is. My fear is that these new state offenses are going to have a chilling effect in our state, a state that is minority, majority, 41% Latino. (01:18–01:30)
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Asserts that legislation cannot deter people fleeing persecution, poverty, or violence.
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