SB 379 (2022) "heads up" notes sent to GOP legislators on Gov. Brian Kemp's Registered Apprenticeship Program

Below are the “Heads up” emails and a text I sent during the 2022 General Assembly session to key Republican legislators in an effort to convince them to insert language that would exclude illegal alien employees and illegal aliens employers from the taxpayer-funded Registered Apprenticeship Program created in 2022’s SB 379.

I have screenshots of all of them. I left my many typos in.

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* The below email was sent to Sen. Brian Strickland on Feb 22, 2022 at 9:13 AM. Sen. Strickland was the lead sponsor of SB 379. I did not receive a reply.

Senator Strickland,

I have only glanced at your bill (SB 379) and may have read over or missed language that insures the apprentice workers receiving the benefits of state funds and effort are eligible to work under federal law – not illegal aliens.

Could you please direct me to any such language or briefly explain why this is not needed?

That you if you take the time to reply.

D.A. King

Marietta

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The below email (subject line “my first email had wrong wording…” was sent on March 28, 2022 at 2:44 PM to Reps Ginny Ehrhart, Chuck Martin, Rick Jasperse, Trey Kelly, David Knight, and Katie Dempsey

“Apprentice’ means a person who is at least 15 years of age, except where a higher minimum age is required by law, who is employed in an eligible apprenticeable occupation, and is registered in Georgia with the United States Department of Labor Office of Apprenticeship.Does not exclude illegals.

Apprenticeship sponsor’ means:

(A) Any entity operating an apprenticeship program; or

(B) Any entity in whose name an apprenticeship program is being operated that is registered with or approved by the United States Department of Labor Office of Apprenticeship. Does not exclude illegal alien employers . Does not exclude illegal alien employers

State grant to apprentice sponsors should exclude illegals – so should definition of “apprentice.”

**Advise adding: “Nothing contained in this Code section shall be construed to permit the issuance of a benefit, state grant or direct payment without verification under Code Section 50-36-1.”

And making the definition of “apprentice” include U.S. Citizen or Lawful permanent resident (green card holder).

dak

sorry for the rushed typo ridden previous email.”

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The below email was sent on March 28, 2022 at 1:50 PM to Senators Mike Dugan, Bruce Thompson & Butch Miller who were on the Senate Economic Development Committee Chaired by Sen. Thompson. And to Reps Chuck Martin, Ginny Ehrhart, Kasey Carpenter, Katie Dempsey, Robert Dickey, Matt Dubnik, Rick Jasperse, Trey Kelly, David Knight, Dale Washburn, Marcus Wiedower and Rick Williams. The Reps were the Republicans on the House Higher Education Committee chaired by Rep. Chuck Martin that passed out Senate Bill 379.

“We cannot locate en exception for black market labor. Very grateful if anyone on the committee or any sponsors can help us find that exception.

**Advise adding: “Nothing contained in this Code section shall be construed to invalidate, override, or amend any licensing compact entered into by the State of Georgia or to permit the issuance of a benefit, state grant or direct payment without verification under Code Section 50-36-1.”

And making the definition of “apprentice” include U.S. Citizen or Lawful permanent resident (green card holder).

The below text was sent on March 28, at 1:51 PM to then Sen. Bruce Thompson who was Chairman of the Senate Economic Development Committee. I received no reply. Thompson was a candidate for Ga. Dept. of Labor Commissioner at the time and is now serving in that capacity.

The below Email was sent to Rep Chuck Martin on March 29, 2022 at 7:55 AM

Rep. Martin, thank you for addressing one of my concerns ( I had two, apprentice and the Apprenticeship sponsor running an apprenticeship) on SB 379. I watched your hearing and the vote this morning. I still have a question on the eligibility of the entity that can receive the (up to) $10k payment from state coffers.

I don’t think the second question has been addressed. Please correct me if I missed it?

* What if this guy had some kind of apprenticeship program and claims “apprenticeship sponsor” status? ( I am asking, not telling). Could he still participate and create an apprenticeship program – and get state money? Georgia is over run by illegal aliens operating businesses.

Lines 29 – 33 SB 379

(4) ‘Apprenticeship sponsor’ means:
(A) Any entity operating an apprenticeship program; or
(B) Any entity in whose name an apprenticeship program is being operated that is registered with or approved by the United States Department of Labor Office of Apprenticeship.

it seems like the belt and suspenders concept would change the “or” to “and?” – & why not add requirement that all concerned be either U.S. citizens or LPRs?

I only noticed this language yesterday just before I called and emailed you. Sorry for the confusing email yesterday. I have not seen the USDOL language on any of this.

If I am missing something. pleas let me know?

Thank you,

dak

*Note:*(Rep Martin Replied at 8:32 AM with “Taking a look at all aspects prior to Rules, Chuck.”)

—>UPDATE: The liberal AJC prints a lengthy correction after demand letter from the Dustin Inman Society. More news on this coming soon.

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Daily Signal News report (‘DEFAMATORY’: Conservative Demands Swing-State Newspaper Retract ‘Hate Group’ Smear’)
on the recent AJC attack here by the great Tyler O’Neil.

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I added educational hyperlinks to the below letter – dak.

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October 18, 2024

VIA U.S. REGULAR MAIL & E-MAIL

Leroy Chapman, Jr., Editor in Chief THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION 223 Perimeter Center Pkwy NE Atlanta, Georgia 30346

Re: Demand for Retraction and Apology

Dear Mr. Chapman, Jr.:

I write on behalf of my client, the Dustin Inman Society (DIS), to demand an immediate retraction and apology for the defamatory statements published in your October 7, 2024, article titled “Democrats in this Georgia district are backing a write-in candidate” by Tia Mitchell.

Through use of internet links, the AJC article wrongfully characterizes the Dustin Inman Society as a “Marietta-based anti-immigration hate group.” This characterization is false, defamatory, and published with actual malice. The Dustin Inman Society pushes for secure borders, is not “anti-immigration” and its proprietors do not hate anyone. Rather, DIS advocates for enforcement of U.S. immigration laws and actively opposes unlawful immigration. This distinction is crucial and well-known to staff at your publication.

I paste the offending paragraph from the AJC story:

“A search of activity under her birth name, Karen Sacandy, which Stamper legally changed in 2019, showed that she previously was aligned with a Marietta-based anti-immigration hate group. The group’s website often linked to Sacandy’s activities, like a letter seeking information about the state’s Immigration Enforcement Review Board and a copy of a letter to the editor supporting legislation to prevent immigrants claiming asylum from obtaining driver’s licenses.”

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We note the AJC informs readers that the Dustin Inman Society “often” linked to Karen Sacandy/Kate Stamper activities — but produces only two occasions.

Your story, for which DIS founder and president D.A. King was not contacted, informs readers that Sacandy/Stamper “was aligned” with the Dustin Inman Society. We note that polls show that a majority of Americans oppose the federal offense of illegal immigration. Since the letter posted on the DIS site was a published missive to the editor at the Cherokee Tribune, we must ask: does this make that newspaper a “Cherokee County-based anti-immigration hate group”?

Your characterization demonstrates a reckless and vindictive disregard for the truth, rising to the level of actual malice as defined in New York Times Co. v. Sullivan. Actual malice in defamation law refers to publication of a statement with knowledge that it is false or with reckless disregard of whether it is false or not. Your repeated mischaracterization of the Dustin Inman Society, despite having been corrected on numerous occasions, clearly meets this standard.

The Dustin Inman Society’s position on immigration is clear and public:

1. It supports sustainable levels of legal immigration through established channels.

2. It opposes unlawful immigration due to various societal concerns, including: – Strain on public resources and services
– Potential and real public safety issues
– Economic impacts on low-wage American workers and America’s poor

– Challenges to the rule of law

3. The Dustin Inman Society defends legal immigrants when media attempt to blur the difference between them and illegal aliens.

Moreover, the Dustin Inman Society’s board includes lawful immigrants who have navigated the proper channels for authorized immigration. This fact alone should dispel any notion that the organization is “anti-immigration.” As he has informed you multiple times over much of the last two decades, D.A. King’s sister is a real, legal immigrant.

While we acknowledge that the Southern Poverty Law Center has designated the Dustin Inman Society as an “anti-immigrant hate group that denigrates all immigrants,” your article presents the “anti-immigration hate group” characterization as the Atlanta Journal Constitution’s independent assessment and statement of fact.

This smear is not only demonstrably false and ignores Mr. King’s many communications to you advising you of the truth, but also demonstrates an exceedingly unprofessional failure to fact-check and verify information before publication.

We demand that the Atlanta Journal Constitution:

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1. Immediately publicly retract the defaming statement in the October 7, 2024, article.

2. Publish a prominent apology, equal in visibility and placement to the original defamatory article.

3. Cease and desist from further defamatory characterizations of the Dustin Inman Society.

Failure to comply with these demands may result in further legal action. We expect your prompt attention to this matter and await your timely response.

Sincerely,

Todd V. McMurtry

cc: James Abely, Esq.