Kansas City Plaza Protesters Decry MAGA La Migra Crackdown

Right now we share a quick peek at Kansas City's protest square that is, sadly, much more active than nearby commerce on the Country Club Plaza. 

Today more than a hundred locals protested longshot Missouri legislation along with shouting resistance against the current White House. 

Thankfully or not . . .

There's not much left to loot on the Plaza and the protest seemed actually peaceful and not just mostly peaceful. 

Check the deets . . .

The legislation would, among other provisions, call for the Missouri Department of Public Safety to develop the "Missouri Illegal Alien Certified Bounty Hunter Program."

As part of the effort, tipsters can report alleged violations and, if they lead to an arrest, may receive a $1,000 reward.

Protesters say Senate Bill 72 is among several bills introduced by Republicans this session seeking to make it more difficult for undocumented immigrants to remain in the state. The group calls these efforts extreme and unjust.

“My whole family is immigrants and because of them thankfully I was able to be born here,” said one protester. “It’s the birthright citizenship.”

Missouri House of Representatives Speaker Jon Patterson (R - Lee's Summit) said Thursday the bill has little support and is unlikely to pass.

Read more via www.TonysKansasCity.com link . . .

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