The year is 2028. The wall gets finished, the border gets locked down, the illegal flow of migrants has stopped. There are now 14-18million illegal immigrants here in the US.
What is the plan?
The approach to the issue of 14-18 million undocumented immigrants in the United States should be centered on strong border enforcement and strict immigration policies. Here is my plan:
Secure the Border:
Continue to prioritize border security to prevent illegal entry into the United States. This includes building and maintaining physical barriers where necessary.
Increase the funding for border enforcement agencies to ensure they have the necessary resources to protect our borders effectively.
Ensuring a secure border is paramount to national security and sovereignty. A strong border is essential to prevent the entry of individuals who may pose a threat to our nation, such as criminals, terrorists, or individuals with ill intentions. Additionally, a secure border helps control the flow of illegal drugs and human trafficking, both of which are serious threats to our society. Without effective border security, we risk losing control over who enters our country, undermining the rule of law and our ability to protect our citizens.
Enforce Immigration Laws:
Strictly enforce existing immigration laws and remove those who have entered or stayed in the country illegally.
Expand efforts to identify and deport undocumented immigrants who have committed crimes or pose a threat to national security.
Strictly enforcing immigration laws is a fundamental duty of the government. Failing to do so undermines the principle of equal application of the law and encourages illegal immigration. By removing those who have entered or stayed in the country illegally, we send a clear message that the rule of law matters and that there are consequences for breaking it.
End Sanctuary Cities:
End policies that protect undocumented immigrants in so-called sanctuary cities.
Withhold federal funding from cities and jurisdictions that refuse to cooperate with federal immigration enforcement.
Sanctuary city policies create safe havens for undocumented immigrants and undermine federal immigration enforcement efforts. These policies not only erode the authority of federal immigration agencies but also put public safety at risk by shielding criminals from deportation. Ending sanctuary city policies ensures that our immigration laws are applied uniformly across the country.
No Amnesty:
Oppose any form of amnesty or pathway to citizenship for undocumented immigrants.
Maintain that individuals who entered or stayed in the country illegally should not be rewarded with legal status.
Amnesty for undocumented immigrants rewards illegal behavior and incentivizes further illegal immigration. Granting legal status or a pathway to citizenship to those who have violated our immigration laws undermines the integrity of our system and is unfair to those who have gone through legal channels to enter the country.
Reduce Legal Immigration:
Advocate for a reduction in legal immigration levels, with a focus on family reunification and a merit-based system that prioritizes skills and contributions to the U.S. economy.
Implement stricter vetting processes for all visa applicants.
A merit-based immigration system that prioritizes skills and contributions to our economy is essential to ensure that immigration benefits our nation. Reducing legal immigration levels allows us to better control the demographic and economic impacts of immigration, ensuring that new arrivals can effectively integrate into American society and contribute positively to our nation.
Workplace Enforcement:
Increase workplace enforcement to deter employers from hiring undocumented immigrants.
Implement harsh penalties for employers who knowingly hire and exploit undocumented workers.
Holding employers accountable for hiring undocumented immigrants is crucial to reducing the job magnet that encourages illegal immigration. Employers who exploit undocumented workers undermine American workers and evade labor laws. Strict workplace enforcement ensures that job opportunities are reserved for legal workers and discourages unlawful employment practices.
Asylum Reform:
Reform the asylum system to ensure that it is not abused by those seeking to enter the country fraudulently.
Expedite asylum cases to reduce backlogs and ensure those with legitimate claims receive timely consideration.
Reforming the asylum system is necessary to prevent its abuse by those with fraudulent claims. A fair and efficient asylum process is crucial to provide protection to those genuinely fleeing persecution while preventing opportunistic abuse of our humanitarian system.
National E-Verify System:
Implement a national E-Verify system to make it easier for employers to verify the legal status of their employees.
Make the use of E-Verify mandatory for all employers.
Implementing a national E-Verify system is an essential tool for verifying the legal status of employees. This ensures that businesses can comply with the law and hire legal workers, reducing the incentives for undocumented immigration.
End Birthright Citizenship:
Support efforts to end birthright citizenship for the children of undocumented immigrants born on U.S. soil.
Advocate for a constitutional amendment, if necessary, to clarify this issue.
Reevaluating birthright citizenship is important to address a longstanding debate over the interpretation of the 14th Amendment. Clarifying this issue is essential to prevent "birth tourism" and ensure that citizenship is granted in a manner consistent with the original intent of the Constitution.
In conclusion, guided by a Jeffersonian perspective, my policies strive to preserve the rights of the individual citizen, reestablish the sanctity of the rule of law in a manner that benefits the citizen population, place paramount emphasis on safeguarding our nation's security, and secure the welfare of our American citizens and labor force. These measures are indispensable for upholding the noble principles of our immigration system and ensuring that immigration serves not as a point of harm but as a source of strength for our entire nation.
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