After overriding a veto from Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly last month, the Republican-controlled Kansas Legislature created new criminal penalties for human smuggling in what proponents say is an effort to curb the exploitation of undocumented workers. Under the new law, which goes into effect on July 1, anyone who intentionally moves, hides or shelters someone who is in the country illegally can be charged with a felony in Kansas if they receive any form of payment for doing so and are aware that the person will be financially exploited. This broad definition has caused concern among immigration advocates, who worry that in order to enforce this new law, the state might involve federal immigration authorities. Critics worry enforcement could subject undocumented Kansans to legal scrutiny and the risk of deportation. Read more at the link in our bio and learn about available resources. #Immigration #Kansas #UndocumentedImmigration #HumanSmuggling #KSPolitics #ImmigrationLaw