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GOP Senator Who Sponsored Dignity Act Introduces State Amnesty Bill, Experts Say

Sen. John Curtis, R-Utah, joined his Democrat colleagues on Monday in introducing legislation that would establish a “state-run visa pipeline with a built-in legalization component” for illegal aliens, which critics categorized as a “de facto amnesty” bill that rewards those who broke American immigration laws.

“I’ve heard time and again from small business owners, farmers, and ranchers across Utah how difficult it has become to hire enough workers to meet growing market demands,” Curtis, who switched to the Republican Party in 2009 after running as a Democrat in a Utah state Senate race in 2000, said in a press release.

“Our legislation would help fill the gap by creating a pilot program allowing states to sponsor visas tailored to their unique economies, without sacrificing rigorous federal vetting or accountability,” Curtis, the former chairman of the Utah County Democratic Party, said.

Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Ariz., added that “states understand their own economic needs best, but federal rules currently determine who can live and work here.”

“Our bipartisan bill would let Arizona and other states choose the visas they need to fill labor gaps and strengthen their local economies,” the Arizona Democrat continued.

Curtis and Kelly did not respond to the Daily Signal’s request for comment.

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