2011 gubernatorial press release: on Immigration

Peter Shumlin: Bias-free policing: no stops for improper documentation

The revised policy will provide clarity for State Police. But, the local policy does not address the more serious issue--that the federal government has not developed a sensible and fair immigration policy on the national level.

Jerry Brown: Supports state aid to illegals' children and DREAM Act

Dave Freudenthal: We need more boots on the border

Freudenthal said, "This isn't rocket science. It's real clear that what you need to do is have a much larger presence on the border. You need to have some form of work permit that is easier for everybody from the sheep rancher, to the construction guy, to the hotel worker, for those companies to get ahold of and you need better control of the border. And they all avoid all of that because it's not going to be cheap, it needs to be done and employers are going to have to have some sanctions. Amending the 14th Amendment creates a distraction."

Christine Gregoire: Comprehensive immigration laws and border protection

With Washington's $35 billion agriculture industry at stake, Washington growers need a federal guest-worker program that is responsive, efficient and affordable. I am pleased that President Obama is open to new ideas, and hope our lawmakers in Congress intensify efforts to lead a civil debate and move forward with a legislative action to fix our broken immigration system.

Pat Quinn: Embrace immigrants and their contributions to America