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Fetterman letter expresses concern over proposed ICE facilities (www.wfmz.com)

submitted 6 days ago* (last edited 6 days ago) by Bonesince1997@lemmy.world to c/pennsylvania@lemmy.world

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“While I have been clear in my support for the enforcement of federal immigration law, this decision will do significant damage to these local tax bases, set back decades-long efforts to boost economic development, and place undue burdens on limited existing infrastructure in these communities,” wrote Senator Fetterman.

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[–] agingelderly@lemmy.world 22 points 6 days ago

Won't anyone think of the taxes?

[–] humble_boatsman@sh.itjust.works 9 points 6 days ago (1 children)

Jfc that comment section.

[–] a_non_monotonic_function@lemmy.world 2 points 6 days ago (2 children)

Pennsylvania is a shithole. Glad that they are one of the few states that decide our elections.

[–] surewhynotlem@lemmy.world 4 points 6 days ago (1 children)

That's not fair. Pennsylvania is 80% shithole by area, and 49% shithole per capita.

[–] a_non_monotonic_function@lemmy.world 2 points 6 days ago

That is actually a good point.

[–] girthero@lemmy.world 3 points 6 days ago

Also bots

[–] SpicyLizards@reddthat.com 5 points 6 days ago (1 children)

Did fettermaga some how get his ice membership denied or something?

[–] mx_smith@lemmy.world 4 points 6 days ago

Ice probably threatened to deport his wife.