Thanks to Peggy for this article. . .
Few people know that Missouri Governor Matt Blunt signed a bill in 2008 that his office called “some of the strongest legislation in the country to fight illegal immigration.”
According to the governor’s office, House Bill 1549 bars the state from issuing Missouri driver’s licenses to illegal immigrants and imposes criminal penalties to those who assist illegal immigrants in obtaining driver’s licenses. Among other provisions, the legislation also requires verification of legal employment status of every public employee; allows for cancellation of state contracts for contractors if they hire illegal immigrants; and enacts provisions to punish bad acting employers who hire illegal immigrants, according to the press release.
This legislation became effective January 1, 2009.
Not only this happened, but In 2007, Missouri placed on the ballot a proposed constitutional amendment designating English as the Official language of Missouri . Nearly 90% voting in favor! English became the official language for ALL governmental
proceeding in Missouri . It also means no individual has the right to demand
government services in a language OTHER than English.
In 2008 a measure was passed that requires our 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 here illegally. It allows Missouri law enforcement offices to receive training to enforce federal immigration laws. The bill makes it clear that illegal immigrants will NOT have access to taxpayers benefits such as food stamps and health care through Missouri HealthNET.