A murder case in southwest Missouri’s Springfield has led to call for tougher actions against illegal immigrants that commit crimes.
Several law enforcement personnel and some elected leaders took part in a press conference last week, during which they highlighted the killing of Miles Young, 15. The suspect is Yefrey Archaga, 18, a Honduran national who grew up in Missouri but is not a U.S. citizen.
Among those participating in the press conference was U.S. Rep. Eric Burlison, R-Mo. 7th District. During a separate appearance on Missourinet affiliate KZRG Radio in Joplin, Burlison blamed past immigration policies in part for Young’s murder last month…