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Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly vetoes human smuggling bill
April 24, 2023 11:02PM ET
Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly vetoed a bill Monday creating a state-level human smuggling crime, which supporters said would help law enforcement prosecute those transporting undocumented immigrants. But the Democratic governor said the legislation was the product of a “rushed process” that could lead to unintended problems. The veto puts her at odds with most of the Legislature: the measure passed with veto-proof majorities in both the House and Senate. “I agree immigration issues need to be addressed, but this bill will have unintended consequences, from decimating our agriculture workforce to all...