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Joe Sestak on Immigration
Democratic Senate Challenger; former Navy Admiral
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Secure borders & due process for asylum seekers
Sestak wants to "Secure our borders with smart technology such as drones and sensors, and sections of fencing where needed and appropriate; increase guest worker visas; create a path to naturalization for undocumented immigrants willing to
pay back taxes, pass criminal background checks, prove gainful employment, and pass a basic English language test; end practice of separating children from their parents or guardians;
grant all immigrants and asylum-seekers the right to an attorney; assure timely due process for all immigrants and asylum-seekers;
explore innovative solutions to address the root causes of migration, including climate change, violence, and poverty."
Source: Townhall.com on 2020 Democratic primary
, Jul 9, 2019
Path to citizenship with background check & English test
Sestak wants to "Secure our borders with smart technology, and sections of fencing where appropriate; increase guest worker visas and oversight; increase numbers of skilled immigrants;
create a path to naturalization for undocumented immigrants willing to pay back taxes, pass criminal background checks, prove gainful employment, and pass a basic
English language test; end the practice of separating children from their parents or guardians; restore dignity to immigrants and asylum-seekers in detention;
right to an attorney [and] assure timely due process for all immigrants and asylum-seekers."
Source: Townhall.com, 2019 interview series
, Jul 9, 2019
Expand involvement of the Office of Refugee Resettlement
We need to expand the involvement of the Office of Refugee Resettlement to better match migrants with host families in the United States, as many U.S. families are willing to open their homes to such people in need. We are a caring country. Finally, we
need immigration reform. I will engage on this immediately, similar to what I supported in past bi-partisan efforts by Senators McCain and Kennedy, to get our undocumented residents on a path to citizenship with border security measures, as appropriate.
Source: Twitter posting on 2020 Democratic primary
, Jul 6, 2019
Create a path to naturalization for undocumented immigrants
Priorities:- Pass comprehensive immigration reform legislation.
- Secure our borders with smart technology such as drones and sensors, and sections of fencing where needed and appropriate.
- Increase guest worker visas and oversight of guest
worker programs.
- Increase numbers of skilled immigrants, especially in STEM fields.
- Create a path to naturalization for undocumented immigrants willing to pay back taxes, pass criminal background checks, prove gainful employment, and pass a
basic English language test.
- End the shameful practice of separating children from their parents or guardians.
- Restore dignity to immigrants and asylum-seekers in detention.
- Grant all immigrants and asylum-seekers the right to an attorney
- Assure timely due process for all immigrants and asylum-seekers.
- Work with the international community and explore innovative solutions to address the root causes of migration, including climate change, violence, corruption, and poverty..
Source: 2020 presidential campaign website JoeSestak.com
, Jun 23, 2019
Broken system can only be fixed by comprehensive reform
Our immigrant heritage is a rich seam in our country's history and adds much promise to our collective future. So many immigrants arrived in this country with nothing, and yet, through hard work and perseverance, saw their children become doctors,
artists, welders, teachers, engineers--and even three-star admirals. No one doubts that our current immigration system is broken. But it will not be fixed by breaking it even further. It can only be fixed through comprehensive reform.
Source: 2020 presidential campaign website JoeSestak.com
, Jun 23, 2019
Supports continued funding of sanctuary cities.
Sestak supports the F2A survey question on sanctuary cities
Faith2Action.org is "the nation's largest network of pro-family groups." They provide election resources for each state, including Voter Guides and Congressional Scorecards excerpted here.
The Faith2Action survey summarizes candidate stances on the following topic: 'Continued funding of sanctuary cities '
Source: Faith2Action Survey 10-FF-q12a on Sep 19, 2010
Supports granting amnesty to illegal immigrants.
Sestak supports the F2A survey question on amnesty
Faith2Action.org is "the nation's largest network of pro-family groups." They provide election resources for each state, including Voter Guides and Congressional Scorecards excerpted here.
The Faith2Action survey summarizes candidate stances on the following topic: 'Granting amnesty to illegal immigrants '
Source: Faith2Action Survey 10-FF-q12b on Sep 19, 2010
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