In a recent development, Colorado has proposed a plan to hire non-citizens to serve as police officers and firefighters. This move has sparked controversy and raised concerns about the potential impact on American workers. The discussion around this issue has been fueled by the previous travel ban on foreign workers issued by former President Trump in 2020.
The travel ban, officially known as the 212-F travel ban, aimed to restrict foreign workers, including guest workers and green card-based employment workers, from entering the country during the pandemic. The rationale behind this ban was to prevent companies from replacing American workers with lower-cost foreign workers under the pretext of the pandemic.
However, when President Biden took office, he not only reopened the southern border, allowing the entry of over 10 million undocumented immigrants, but he also canceled all of President Trump's economic travel bans. This resulted in the admission of a significant number of foreign workers, including guest workers who earn lower wages compared to their American counterparts.
Critics argue that this influx of foreign workers has dominated the job market's recovery since the pandemic, leaving fewer job opportunities for U.S.-born Americans. The employment situation has become a topic of concern as data shows that there are fewer American workers employed today than before the pandemic.
Additionally, mayors of sanctuary cities have been pushing for expedited work permits for migrants. This has further fueled concerns that the integration of non-citizens into the workforce may discourage them from leaving the country and create a culture of dependency.
The push to hire non-citizens as police officers and firefighters has raised eyebrows, as critics express fear that this may lead to a situation where illegal immigrants are arresting American citizens. The concern stems from the belief that the federal government should be focused on preventing illegal aliens from being employed, rather than facilitating their entry into the workforce.
With the government's apparent ease in granting work permits, opponents argue that the impact on American workers and potential consequences such as censorship and arrests of individuals protesting illegal immigration cannot be ignored.
While the controversy surrounding these developments continues, it remains to be seen how the proposal in Colorado will progress and how it may shape the future of immigration policies and employment in the United States.
