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Editorial on the Hazelton Ruling

Today’s Kansas City Star editorial criticizes Hazelton Mayor’s decision to appeal court ruling:

[Excerpt:] Unfortunately, Hazleton Mayor Louis Barletta stooped to a “them against us” tone in announcing his intention to appeal. In a written statement he said, ”Neither the city of Hazleton nor I will stop fighting for all legal residents.”

But the Constitution protects everyone, a concept that the mayor and many others misunderstand. Click here for the whole editorial.

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