2020 MA Senatorial race: on Immigration

Kevin O`Connor: Against sanctuary cities, enforce immigration laws

Strong borders mean a safer nation. "We're a nation of laws, and it's government's responsibility to enforce those laws," Kevin O`Connor says. "And it's Congress's responsibility to make laws that are fair and just." Both Congressman Kennedy and Senator Markey support so-called "sanctuary" jurisdictions where immigration laws are ignored. If the system is broken, it's their job to fix it. "As your Senator, I'll work for strong, enforceable immigration law." Source: 2020 Massachusetts Senate campaign website KOCforSenate.com Oct 6, 2020

Shiva Ayyadurai: Borders need to be strong, laws need to be enforced

Secure America. Strong Borders. Enforce Laws. Discover Root Causes of Violence.

Career politicians neither want real security for Americans nor do they want to discover the root causes of violence. Borders need to be strong, laws need to be enforced, and policies to stop violence must come from real research to ensure lasting and real solutions.

Source: 2020 Massachusetts Senate campaign website Shiva4Senate.com Jun 24, 2020

Ed Markey: Would not trade protecting DACA for wall

Asked if he would entertain a deal that was once on the table from Trump that included money for the president's proposed border wall in exchange for protecting so-called Dreamers -- those brought to the United States as children by their undocumented parents, Markey said he wouldn't. "Here's what I would trade. I would trade presidents," Markey said. Source: Fall River Herald News on 2020 Massachusetts Senate debate Feb 18, 2020

Dan Sullivan: Shift military funding to build border wall

Casting aside the convictions of his freshman year in D.C., Sullivan began voting in virtual lockstep with the President. His vote to deprive Alaska's military bases of $100 million in funding in order to support Trump's asinine Mexican border wall, was the most obvious proof, but certainly not the only evidence that Sullivan had gone over to the Dark Side. [OpEd by Sullivan opponent Al Gross]. Source: Anchorage Press on 2020 Massachusetts Senate debate Jan 22, 2020

Shiva Ayyadurai: Path to citizenship for those here with clean records

On immigration, he says the country must have a system based on law and order -- a common Republican refrain -- but also wants to see a path to citizenship for those who have been living in the country under a broken immigration system, as long as they have broken no laws. Source: MetroWest Daily News on 2020 Massachusetts Senate race Oct 22, 2018

Joe Kennedy III: Kennedy promises to fight for DACA recipients

On DACA: "For the DREAMers seated at the table with us today, pursuing our shared American dream has required immense struggle and sacrifice that few understand," said Rep. Kennedy. "Bravely embracing the only home they have ever known, these students and young professionals represent the very best our country has to offer and are deeply committed to their communities. My colleagues & I will fight even harder to protect them and their 800,000 fellow Dreamers from President Trump's dangerous policies." Source: MIRA Coalition on 2020 Massachusetts Senate race Oct 16, 2017

Ed Markey: Supports comprehensive immigration reform

What unites us in the Massachusetts and across America is the unshakable belief that no matter where you come from, no matter your circumstances, you can achieve the American Dream.

The immigration system we have now doesn't reflect those values: it hurts our economy and hurts our national security. Ed backs President Obama's goals for improving our immigration system.

He'll fight in the Senate to pass comprehensive immigration reform that encourages individuals who were educated here to innovate here, cracks down on employers who hire undocumented workers, lays out a path to citizenship for the eleven million undocumented immigrants who are already here and allows the DREAM Act's "dreamers": those individuals who were brought here at a young age: to earn citizenship by serving in the U.S. military or pursuing higher education.

Source: Vote-USA.org on 2020 Massachusetts Senate race Oct 23, 2014

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*Candidates and political leaders on Immigration:*
*Democrats running for President:* Sen.Michael Bennet (D-CO) V.P.Joe Biden (D-DE) Mayor Mike Bloomberg (I-NYC) Gov.Steve Bullock (D-MT) Mayor Pete Buttigieg (D-IN) Sen.Cory Booker (D-NJ) Secy.Julian Castro (D-TX) Rep.John Delaney (D-MD) Rep.Tulsi Gabbard (D-HI) Sen.Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) Mayor Wayne Messam (D-FL) Gov.Deval Patrick (D-MA) Sen.Bernie Sanders (I-VT) CEO Tom Steyer (D-CA) Sen.Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) Marianne Williamson (D-CA) CEO Andrew Yang (D-NY) *2020 Third Party Candidates:* Rep.Justin Amash (L-MI) CEO Don Blankenship (C-WV) Gov.Lincoln Chafee (L-RI) Howie Hawkins (G-NY) ~~Gov.Gary Johnson~~(L-NM) ~~Howard Schultz~~(I-WA) Gov.Jesse Ventura (I-MN)	*Republicans running for President:* ~~Sen.Ted Cruz~~(R-TX) ~~Gov.Larry Hogan~~ (R-MD) ~~Gov.John Kasich~~(R-OH) V.P.Mike Pence(R-IN) ~~Gov.Mark Sanford~~ (R-SC) Pres.Donald Trump(R-NY) Rep.Joe Walsh (R-IL) Gov.Bill Weld(R-MA & L-NY) *2020 Withdrawn Democratic Candidates:* Sen.Stacey Abrams (D-GA) Mayor Bill de Blasio (D-NYC) Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) Sen.Mike Gravel (D-AK) Sen.Kamala Harris (D-CA) Gov.John Hickenlooper (D-CO) Gov.Jay Inslee (D-WA) Rep.Seth Moulton (D-MA) Rep.Beto O`Rourke (D-TX) Rep.Tim Ryan (D-CA) Adm.Joe Sestak (D-PA) Rep.Eric Swalwell (D-CA)
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