Fremont, Nebraska City Councilman Paul von Behlen spoke to Fox & Friends First Wednesday about how illegal immigration is impacting his community. In Fremont, far from the southern border, there is debate about the influx of immigrants, especially those who work in the town's meatpacking plants.
“I think the main attraction is the cheap labor they provide. They're basically less educated and less skilled than the average American worker. We're primarily a meat processing town, so In general, our companies prefer to have them provide labor, “simply cheaper labor,'' von Behlen said.
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Fremont, Nebraska City Councilman Paul von Behlen spoke to Fox News Wednesday about the impact illegal immigration has on his community. (Fox & Friends First)
Mr. von Behlen also discussed the impact of illegal immigration on crime in Fremont.
“In Fremont, in the interest of public safety, at least three people have been arrested for child rape by known offenders,” the councilman said. “If you look at our traffic statistics, drunk driving, unlicensed, uninsured, 75 percent of them are illegal.”
“Frankly, there's a lot of stress on schools and public safety, and that's actually starting to raise taxes,” he continued.
“It is difficult to determine the exact cost. [to quantify] but, [increase in] “Taxes come primarily from housing pressures. Fremont's property taxes have increased at least twice the income rate for the past 15 years,” Von Behlen said, referring to the increase in illegal immigration in Fremont. ” he said. Over the past five years, these taxes have increased by an additional 25%. ”
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Von Behlen was also asked about President-elect Trump's plans to deport illegal immigrants when he takes office. (Trump camp)
Von Behlen was also asked about President-elect Trump's plans to deport illegal immigrants when he takes office.
“It's more than supporting deportation,” von Behlen said. “This is a question of whether you uphold federal law. These people committed illegal acts and broke federal law on their first steps into this country. It doesn't matter whether it's race or not. It doesn't matter if it's a factor or not, they're here.'' Anyone who is here illegally has the right to be imported. ”
In the weeks leading up to President Trump's inauguration on January 20, voters in some states, such as New York, are being polled about the president-elect's plans to deport the country.
A Siena College New York poll found that 54% of respondents said the state should support the Trump administration's efforts to deport immigrants living in the state illegally, while 54% opposed the plan. The number of respondents was 35%.
FOX News' Stephen Solace contributed to this report.
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