LINCOLN — Nebraska lawmakers adopted a resolution Monday in support of refugees and another opposing federal action to remove immigrants brought to the United States illegally as children.
Despite the controversial nature of the topics, no state senators spoke against either one of the resolutions during the brief floor discussion.
Senators voted 24-1 to approve a resolution voicing commitment to the immigrants granted work authorization under a federal program called Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals. They voted 21-7 to adopt a separate resolution saying the Legislature believes in protecting refugees regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, age or sex.
