Eric Lucero, Minnesota State Senator from 30th District | Facebook
Eric Lucero, Minnesota State Senator from 30th District | Facebook
Eric Lucero, a Minnesota state legislator, posted several comments on his X (formerly Twitter) account between July 20 and July 21, 2025. The tweets addressed topics ranging from legislative rules to immigration enforcement.
On July 20, Lucero posted a brief comment: "Well, okay then..."
Later that day, he commented on remote voting by incarcerated legislators: "REMOTE VOTING FROM PRISON ALLOWED
Still no resignation even after multiple criminal felony convictions. Senate rules don't expressly prohibit her remote voting from prison if 12 Democrats refuse to join 33 Republicans to expel her." This statement refers to ongoing debates about whether convicted lawmakers should be permitted to participate in legislative sessions remotely while serving prison sentences.
On July 21, Lucero turned his attention to immigration enforcement statistics: "Illegal immigrant arrests = Doubled
Time to deport = Cut in half" These remarks reflect concerns about recent changes in immigration policy and enforcement practices at the federal level.
Remote participation in legislative bodies has been an evolving issue across various states. Some legislatures have adopted or expanded remote voting options during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond, raising questions about eligibility for lawmakers facing legal or ethical challenges. Immigration enforcement policies also remain a subject of national debate as federal agencies periodically adjust priorities and procedures.
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