Issues
Illegal Immigration
I recognize that our nation was built by immigrants and I encourage legal immigration, but I strongly believe that we need to end illegal immigration with stricter enforcement of our current laws, building a border fence, and using new technologies to keep illegal immigrants out of the United States. I am an opponent of amnesty.
Moreover, securing our borders and stopping illegal immigration are key elements in defending America. We need to remove the incentives for those who break our laws to enter our country: No welfare benefits, no drivers licenses, no free college tuition and NO AMNESTY for illegal aliens.
I support the Secure Fence Act, which creates 854 miles of border fence along our Southwest border. I oppose allowing cities like San Francisco to declare themselves sanctuaries for illegal aliens.
Speaker Nancy Pelosi famously said that enforcing immigration law was “un-American.” San Francisco, the city she represents, touts its “sanctuary city” status. City leadership goes even further; it offers illegal aliens an ID card that allows them to access city services. Our district attorney’s office has gone from defying immigration law to aiding and abetting illegal criminals, as exposed when one of the coddled thugs murdered Anthony Bologna and his sons, Mathew and Michael, on our city streets.
I am adamant in my opposition to any form of amnesty for those who have entered the country illegally. Instead, I suggest, fast-track those who respect our immigration laws and are waiting, often for years, to LEGALLY enter the country. Send a clear message to our leaders - Enforce Existing Immigration Laws. Period.
The costs of illegal immigration are bankrupting cities and counties. Providing “social services” is just the tip of the iceberg. Law enforcement and incarceration costs are surging and 25% of our jail population is made up of illegals; many more criminals brutalize the neighborhoods of law-abiding immigrants. The cost in jobs is at a time when the unemployment rate in our state is over 12 %.
The country’s easily penetrable border is also an issue of homeland security.
My Five-Point Plan includes:
* Ending the “Catch and Release” policy, making expedited removal of illegal aliens mandatory
* Mandatory employer verification of worker eligibility to work in the United States and stiff punitive penalties for knowingly hiring illegal workers.
* Prohibiting illegal aliens from any access to Social Security benefits.
* Limiting birthright citizenship to the children of United States citizens and legal permanent residents.
* Ending all loopholes in federal laws that benefit illegal aliens and those who profit from their illegal presence in the United States.
I believe that by limiting access to jobs and social services, people will be encouraged to return home and enter the United States legally.
I also criticize the incumbent, Nancy Pelosi, for failing to support measures to strengthen our borders. She is rated Zero by the U.S. Border Control. Pelosi has also voted for measures that encourage people to illegally enter the U.S., including in-state tuition for illegal immigrants, and increased educational, welfare and health care benefits.
During her tenure as Speaker, Pelosi has done absolutely nothing about dealing with this growing problem. At a time of record unemployment we must make sure our citizens are getting the available jobs instead of those in our country illegally.
Responding to the YouTube speech, I disagree with Speaker Pelosi. Enforcement of our laws is not un-American. It is the sworn duty of elected officials.
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