2018 IA Governor's race: on Immigration


Kim Reynolds: Secure our border, but no family separations

Gov. Kim Reynolds issued the following statement after President Donald Trump signed an executive order ending family separations at the border:

"What was happening at the southern border was horrific. Children were being separated from their families to be used as pawns. That is not who we are as a nation.

"While the president's action today is progress, the work is not done. Congress cannot use this executive order as an excuse not to act. Our nation's immigration system is still broken, and our border is not secure. It is time for Washington to get the job done."

Source: Press Release on 2018 Iowa Gubernatorial race Jun 20, 2018

Andy McGuire: We need comprehensive federal immigration policy

A hot topic [at the Democratic debate] was immigration, and if these candidates would support the use of local law enforcement during federal immigration raids. This comes after federal agents arrested 32 suspected undocumented immigrants at a business in Mount Pleasant last week.

"It's a problem with our federal immigration," Andy McGuire said. "To make laws where we would have a comprehensive policy."

"This past legislation session I was proud to stand up and speak against a bill that would have, and will federalize law enforcement," Nate Boulton said.

"That bill listed under public safety is a charade. All they are trying to do, the Republican legislature there, is divert attention from the very poor fiscal management they are doing for our state," Fred Hubbelll said.

"The governor should use the voice at the federal level that we have a path to citizenship that doesn't tear families apart," Cathy Glasson said.

Source: KCRG-TV9 on 2018 Iowa gubernatorial debate May 13, 2018

Cathy Glasson: We need path to citizenship and to keep families together

A hot topic [at the Democratic debate] was immigration, and if these candidates would support the use of local law enforcement during federal immigration raids. This comes after federal agents arrested 32 suspected undocumented immigrants at a business in Mount Pleasant last week.

"It's a problem with our federal immigration," Andy McGuire said. "To make laws where we would have a comprehensive policy."

"This past legislation session I was proud to stand up and speak against a bill that would have, and will federalize law enforcement," Nate Boulton said.

"That bill listed under public safety is a charade. All they are trying to do, the Republican legislature there, is divert attention from the very poor fiscal management they are doing for our state," Fred Hubbelll said.

"The governor should use the voice at the federal level that we have a path to citizenship that doesn't tear families apart," Cathy Glasson said.

Source: KCRG-TV9 on 2018 Iowa gubernatorial debate May 13, 2018

Fred Hubbell: No use of local enforcement during federal immigration raids

A hot topic [at the Democratic debate] was immigration, and if these candidates would support the use of local law enforcement during federal immigration raids. This comes after federal agents arrested 32 suspected undocumented immigrants at a business in Mount Pleasant last week.

"It's a problem with our federal immigration," Andy McGuire said. "To make laws where we would have a comprehensive policy."

"This past legislation session I was proud to stand up and speak against a bill that would have, and will federalize law enforcement," Nate Boulton said.

"That bill listed under public safety is a charade. All they are trying to do, the Republican legislature there, is divert attention from the very poor fiscal management they are doing for our state," Fred Hubbelll said.

"The governor should use the voice at the federal level that we have a path to citizenship that doesn't tear families apart," Cathy Glasson said.

Source: KCRG-TV9 on 2018 Iowa gubernatorial debate May 13, 2018

Marco Battaglia: Pathway to citizenship for illegal aliens

Q: Do you support or oppose the statement, "Pathway to citizenship for illegal aliens"?

A: No one is illegal. I support a pathway to citizenship for undocumented peoples. I think that we reform immigration, encourage and show the incentives for documented immigration, while securing our borders.ÿ

Source: OnTheIssues interview of 2018 Iowa Governor candidate May 13, 2018

Nate Boulton: No use of local enforcement during federal immigration raids

A hot topic [at the Democratic debate] was immigration, and if these candidates would support the use of local law enforcement during federal immigration raids. This comes after federal agents arrested 32 suspected undocumented immigrants at a business in Mount Pleasant last week.

"It's a problem with our federal immigration," Andy McGuire said. "To make laws where we would have a comprehensive policy."

"This past legislation session I was proud to stand up and speak against a bill that would have, and will federalize law enforcement," Nate Boulton said.

"That bill listed under public safety is a charade. All they are trying to do, the Republican legislature there, is divert attention from the very poor fiscal management they are doing for our state," Fred Hubbelll said.

"The governor should use the voice at the federal level that we have a path to citizenship that doesn't tear families apart," Cathy Glasson said.

Source: KCRG-TV9 on 2018 Iowa gubernatorial debate May 13, 2018

Cathy Glasson: Welcomes immigrants and wants them to feel safe and secure

We must ensure all our neighbors feel safe and accepted no matter where they come from. That's why we need to work together as a welcoming community. There is much more we can do in Iowa to treat our immigrant population with respect and compassion, regardless of citizenship status. Iowa's elected officials and public employees don't work for ICE. Our police don't work for ICE. It's not the job of police in Iowa to enforce immigration rules.
Source: 2018 Iowa gubernatorial candidate website CathyGlasson.com May 2, 2018

Kim Reynolds: End DACA, but Congress should act

Reynolds says she agrees with Trump's decision to phase out a program that protects young immigrants from deportation because she believes Congress should address the issue. She said it's Congress' job to pass immigration law. She wouldn't specify what lawmakers should do, though she said immigration reform could include a pathway to citizenship for some immigrants affected by Trump's decision.
Source: Associated Press on 2018 Iowa gubernatorial race Sep 5, 2017

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Candidates and political leaders on Immigration:

Retired Senate as of Jan. 2015:
GA:Chambliss(R)
IA:Harkin(D)
MI:Levin(D)
MT:Baucus(D)
NE:Johanns(R)
OK:Coburn(R)
SD:Johnson(D)
WV:Rockefeller(D)

Resigned from 113th House:
AL-1:Jo Bonner(R)
FL-19:Trey Radel(R)
LA-5:Rod Alexander(R)
MA-5:Ed Markey(D)
MO-9:Jo Ann Emerson(R)
NC-12:Melvin Watt(D)
SC-1:Tim Scott(R)
Retired House to run for Senate or Governor:
AR-4:Tom Cotton(R)
GA-1:Jack Kingston(R)
GA-10:Paul Broun(R)
GA-11:Phil Gingrey(R)
HI-1:Colleen Hanabusa(D)
IA-1:Bruce Braley(D)
LA-6:Bill Cassidy(R)
ME-2:Mike Michaud(D)
MI-14:Gary Peters(D)
MT-0:Steve Daines(R)
OK-5:James Lankford(R)
PA-13:Allyson Schwartz(D)
TX-36:Steve Stockman(R)
WV-2:Shelley Capito(R)
Retired House as of Jan. 2015:
AL-6:Spencer Bachus(R)
AR-2:Tim Griffin(R)
CA-11:George Miller(D)
CA-25:Howard McKeon(R)
CA-33:Henry Waxman(D)
CA-45:John Campbell(R)
IA-3:Tom Latham(R)
MN-6:Michele Bachmann(R)
NC-6:Howard Coble(R)
NC-7:Mike McIntyre(D)
NJ-3:Jon Runyan(R)
NY-4:Carolyn McCarthy(D)
NY-21:Bill Owens(D)
PA-6:Jim Gerlach(R)
UT-4:Jim Matheson(D)
VA-8:Jim Moran(D)
VA-10:Frank Wolf(R)
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