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Tony Wied: “We need to look at our immigration system right now, allow…”

Featuring: Tony Wied, Republican | U.S. House Wisconsin, District 8

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Capital City Sunday_ Tony Wied on President Trump's executive orders and Laken Riley Act

Published | Video Starts at 07:09

And I'm going to continue to lean into them and understand the issues from a workforce perspective. And all businesses are struggling with that. And We need to look at our immigration system right now, allow for work permits and things to make sure that they are properly staffed. But we do need to go through the deportation process, especially in starting with those that have committed crimes. I mean, that's why I was a co sponsor of a Lake and Riley Act. (07:09–07:17)

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Asserts that the immigration system should allow for work permits to ensure businesses are properly staffed.

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