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Romney's Immigration Contradiction Exposed

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Mitt Romney, a possible Republican candidate for the U.S. presidency, has been contradicted by his own actions regarding his treatment of undocumented immigrants. The Boston Globe reported on a ten-year contract between Romney and a company that employs workers without proper documentation. Journalists spoke with four Guatemalan employees or ex-employees of Community Lawn Service with a Heart, which tends to the governor's lawn, and three of them stated that they did not have work permits. This revelation raises questions about Romney's stance on immigration and his proposed policies to address the issue.

Key Takeaways:

  • Romney has a ten-year contract with Community Lawn Service with a Heart, a company that employs undocumented immigrants.
  • Four Guatemalan employees or ex-employees revealed that they did not have work permits, despite the company's obligation to verify their immigration status.
  • The company's owner, Ricardo Saenz, admitted that he never asked his employees for proof of their legal status in the country.
  • Romney's spokesperson stated that the governor knew nothing about the immigration status of his gardeners and that his contract was with a legal immigrant from Colombia.
  • Saenz's admission contradicts Romney's stated policy that companies knowingly hiring undocumented workers should be fined.
  • The scandal highlights the potential contradiction between Romney's words and actions regarding immigration policies.

Statistics:

  • Romney has had a ten-year contract with Community Lawn Service with a Heart.
  • Three undocumented immigrants tended Romney's lawn without proper documentation.
  • 4 Guatemalan employees or ex-employees spoke with The Boston Globe about their experiences.
  • Romero paid $5,000 to a "coyote" (migrant smuggler) to take him into the United States.
  • The company's owner, Ricardo Saenz, admitted to not verifying the immigration status of his employees.

Sources:

  • The Boston Globe (original source)
  • EFE (wire service cited by The Boston Globe)
  • Agencia EFE S.A. (copyright holder of the EFE report)

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