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Senator Aric Nesbitt, a Republican member of the Michigan Senate, posted a series of statements on September 4, 2025, criticizing Democratic lawmakers in Michigan for their stance on immigration and budget negotiations.

In his first post at 15:05 UTC, Nesbitt wrote: "Border Patrol is working overtime to take violent criminals OFF our streets. These are the people Lansing Democrats are trying to keep in Michigan."

Later that day at 15:38 UTC, he added: "Democrats are fully focused on protecting criminal illegals instead of finding ways to help your family make it in Michigan."

At 16:19 UTC, Nesbitt further stated: "Instead of standing with us to deliver for the people of Michigan, Senate Democrats are holding the budget negotiations hostage in the name of protecting their money for waste, fraud and abuse."

Nesbitt’s comments come amid ongoing debates within the Michigan legislature over state budget allocations and policies related to immigration enforcement. The senator has been a vocal critic of what he describes as Democratic priorities regarding both fiscal management and support for undocumented immigrants. In recent years, disagreements between Republicans and Democrats in Lansing have led to contentious negotiations over how state funds should be allocated and what role state agencies should play in federal immigration enforcement.

The broader context includes national discussions about border security and local policy responses within states like Michigan. Budget negotiations often become focal points for these disputes as lawmakers debate funding levels for law enforcement and social services.