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Jay Gonzalez on Immigration
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No MA National Guard on border due to inhumane policies
Citing federal government actions that are "resulting in the inhumane treatment of children," Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker has revoked his offer to send National Guard helicopters and personnel to the Southwestern border.Baker had previously
pledged a UH-72 Lakota helicopter and two military analysts to the border on June 1 and were expected to be deployed at the end of the month. The Massachusetts National Guard has sent personnel and resources to the border in the past under previous
administrations, including for Presidents Obama and Bush.
Democrats, who have sought to tie Baker to Trump with little success so far in his reelection campaign, argued that the governor's reversal on National Guard resources doesn't go far
enough. "Governor Baker should have never offered our state's resources to enforce Donald Trump's inhumane immigration policy in the first place," said Jay Gonzalez, one of the Democrats seeking the party nomination.
Source: Politico.com on 2018 Massachusetts gubernatorial race
, Jun 18, 2018
Opposes Trump's Muslim ban
On Challenging Baker: "Gov. Baker is a manager who manages, I think, small scale problems and tries to move things forward incrementally, kind of baby steps. But we have deep structural problems in Massachusetts that require us to be honest, face them,
and address them. There are problems with our democracy and defending our democracy from the attacks by the White House. So there are many, serious problems and he has not demonstrated a willingness to take them on.
"Gov. Baker has just taken down his periscope and gone under water. He didn't show up at the Women's March. He didn't go to the airport at the time of the Muslim ban. He didn't go to the Copley Square defense of our constitutional rights.
He didn't go to the Science March. I doubt he's going to the Climate March. He's doing whatever he can to keep his head low, and as a result I think he's actually betraying our politics and our citizens."
Source: WBUR.org on 2018 Massachusetts gubernatorial race
, May 8, 2017
No round-up of immigrants by National Guard
Gonzalez believes it's important for our Governor to make clear that Massachusetts would not participate in any plan now or in the future to round up undocumented immigrants. "Immigrants in our country are under attack by President Trump.
Now more than ever, we need a Governor who is going to stand up for every single person and make it crystal clear that hate and discrimination will not be tolerated," Gonzalez said."I call on Governor Baker to make clear that
Massachusetts will not participate if President Trump seeks to authorize the National Guard to round up undocumented immigrants in Massachusetts. Massachusetts has always stood for the values of inclusion, diversity, and compassion, and
Governor Baker should reassure our immigrant families today that he would not allow our National Guard to serve as an arm of President Trump's deportation forces."
Source: 2018 Massachusetts Governor campaign website jay4ma.com
, Mar 11, 2017
Safe Communities: no Muslim registry; no state enforcement
Jay Gonzalez urged Governor Baker to support the proposed Safe Communities Act and oppose federal efforts that would limit immigrant access to Massachusetts communities and would discriminate against immigrants and refugees based on religion and
national origin. The Safe Communities Act would:- Ensure Massachusetts does not aid in the creation of a Muslim registry by prohibiting the federal government from accessing state databases to use in any federal registry program based on
religion or national origin;
- Ensure anyone detained in the state is informed of their rights;
- Ensure that state, local, and campus police would not be forced to conduct immigration enforcement activities on behalf of the federal government.
Gonzalez said. "Massachusetts has a proud history of welcoming immigrants and refugees to our state. I am asking Governor Baker to fight back against President Trump's discriminatory immigration policies."
Source: 2018 Massachusetts Governor campaign website jay4ma.com
, Mar 11, 2017
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