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Travis Allen on Immigration
Republican candidate for California Governor: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Travis Allen on other issues.
  • Sanctuary cities protect criminals. (Sep 2017)
  • Only English language in public schools. (Sep 2014)
Xavier Becerra on Immigration
Democratic Representative (CA-31): Click here for 12 full quotes OR click here for Xavier Becerra on other issues.
  • Support DACA, oppose Muslim ban and family separation. (Dec 2020)
  • Parents put faith in US system when immigrating from Mexico. (Feb 2019)
  • Experts don't want an extravagant wall along the border. (Feb 2019)
  • Voted NO on building a fence along the Mexican border. (Sep 2006)
  • Voted NO on preventing tipping off Mexicans about Minuteman Project. (Jun 2006)
  • Voted NO on reporting illegal aliens who receive hospital treatment. (May 2004)
  • Voted YES on extending Immigrant Residency rules. (May 2001)
  • Voted YES on more immigrant visas for skilled workers. (Sep 1998)
  • Rated 0% by FAIR, indicating a voting record loosening immigration. (Dec 2003)
  • Rated 0% by USBC, indicating an open-border stance. (Dec 2006)
  • Rated Voted to legalize DREAMer immigrants via military service. (Jun 2016)
  • Provide lawyers and evidence for children being deported. (Feb 2016)
Jerry Brown on Immigration
Democratic Governor: Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Jerry Brown on other issues.
  • National Guard for crime on border, not immigration. (Feb 2019)
  • Allow non-English languages in public schools. (Sep 2014)
  • Allow driver's license for undocumented immigrants. (Oct 2013)
  • Supports state aid to illegals' children and DREAM Act. (Oct 2011)
  • Signed AB131: undocumented students college financial aid. (Oct 2011)
John Chiang on Immigration
Democratic Gubernatorial Challenger: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for John Chiang on other issues.
  • Muslim immigration ban forsakes American values. (Feb 2017)
  • Chinese Exclusion Act wrong then; Muslim exclusion wrong now. (Feb 2017)
John Cox on Immigration
Republican Party Chair, Cook County (IL): Click here for 10 full quotes OR click here for John Cox on other issues.
  • Border wall needs to be built, to keep out MS-13. (May 2018)
  • Sanctuary State law puts our families at risk. (Mar 2018)
  • Excessive multiculturalism weakens American culture. (Sep 2007)
  • Rescind Bush’s order allowing Mexican trucks on US roads. (Sep 2007)
  • Oppose amnesty & guest workers until unemployment under 5%. (Sep 2007)
  • No guest worker program; it creates second class citizens. (Sep 2007)
  • Amnesty is not the answer, nor are guest workers. (Jul 2007)
  • We need to seal our borders, but don’t bash immigrants. (May 2007)
  • 12 million illegal immigrants need to leave. (Mar 2007)
  • Don’t reward illegal behavior with social programs. (Mar 2007)
Delaine Eastin on Immigration
Democratic candidate for Governor: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Delaine Eastin on other issues.
  • Supports Dreamers against deportation. (Sep 2017)
Kevin Faulconer on Immigration
Republican candidate for governor: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Kevin Faulconer on other issues.
  • DREAMers are living in only country they've ever known. (Jan 2018)
Eric Garcetti on Immigration
Mayor of Los Angeles: Click here for Eric Garcetti on other issues.
    No stance on record.
David Hadley on Immigration
Republican candidate for Governor: Click here for David Hadley on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Kamala Harris on Immigration
Democratic candidate for President (withdrawn); California Senator: Click here for 19 full quotes OR click here for Kamala Harris on other issues.
  • Hold companies liable for hiring non-citizens, not workers. (Aug 2019)
  • Kids whose parents crossed border are treated like criminals. (Jul 2019)
  • 2017: denounced Trump's refuges policy as "Muslim ban". (Jul 2019)
  • I disagreed with Obama on Secure Communities deportations. (Jun 2019)
  • Immediately reinstate DACA protection, including parents. (Jun 2019)
  • Due process & right to counsel, for asylum seekers. (Mar 2019)
  • 2008: Supported SF policy reported arrested juveniles to ICE. (Feb 2019)
  • Reform system, against "vanity project" of border wall. (Feb 2019)
  • Welcome refugees and immigrants, instead of a border wall. (Feb 2019)
  • Re-examine ICE & start from scratch. (Jan 2019)
  • $3M to get lawyers for children from Northern Triangle. (Jan 2019)
  • Zero tolerance is inhumane: end child separation. (Jan 2019)
  • Border wall sends the message "KEEP OUT". (Jan 2019)
  • No border wall in any comprehensive bill. (Feb 2018)
  • An undocumented immigrant is not a criminal. (Apr 2015)
  • Rejected Secure Communities program against undocumented. (Dec 2012)
  • Provide lawyers and evidence for children being deported. (Feb 2018)
  • Terminate national emergency at the Southern border. (Mar 2019)
  • Increase both high-skill and family-based visa caps. (Sep 2019)
Caitlyn Jenner on Immigration
Recall challenger for Governor: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Caitlyn Jenner on other issues.
  • Path to citizenship for undocumented; deport "bad ones". (May 2021)
  • I am pro-border protection & pro-ICE. (May 2021)
Neel Kashkari on Immigration
Republican Gubernatorial Challenger : Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Neel Kashkari on other issues.
  • Sensible immigration reform needed, but not open borders. (Jul 2014)
  • Expand visa programs for highly skilled workers. (Jun 2012)
Jerry Sanders on Immigration
Mayor of San Diego: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Jerry Sanders on other issues.
  • Supports San Diego as sanctuary city for illegal aliens. (Jul 2011)
  • Assist Border Patrol, but don't seek immigrant violations. (May 2008)
  • OpEd: SWAT commander during San Ysidro Macdonalds massacre. (Aug 2005)
Laura Smith on Immigration
Republican challenger for Governor: Click here for Laura Smith on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Hilda Solis on Immigration
Democratic Representative (CA-32): Click here for 8 full quotes OR click here for Hilda Solis on other issues.
  • Supports "Fast for Families" in favor of immigration reform. (Nov 2013)
  • Voted NO on building a fence along the Mexican border. (Sep 2006)
  • Voted NO on preventing tipping off Mexicans about Minuteman Project. (Jun 2006)
  • Voted NO on reporting illegal aliens who receive hospital treatment. (May 2004)
  • Voted YES on extending Immigrant Residency rules. (May 2001)
  • Rated 0% by FAIR, indicating a voting record loosening immigration. (Dec 2003)
  • Cover child resident aliens under Medicaid and SCHIP. (May 2005)
  • Rated 0% by USBC, indicating an open-border stance. (Dec 2006)
Eric Swalwell on Immigration
Withdrawn Democratic Presidential Challenger; CA Rep: Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Eric Swalwell on other issues.
  • Families always belong together; don't cage children. (Jun 2019)
  • Visit Northern Triangle to gain compassion for those fleeing. (Apr 2019)
  • Support DREAM Act; but deport convicted criminals. (Nov 2012)
  • Rated Voted to legalize DREAMer immigrants via military service. (Jun 2016)
  • Provide lawyers and evidence for children being deported. (Apr 2016)
  • Increase both high-skill and family-based visa caps. (Sep 2019)
Antonio Villaraigosa on Immigration
Democratic Gubernatorial Challenger: Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Antonio Villaraigosa on other issues.
  • Latino heritage is part of our American heritage. (Feb 2017)
  • Immigration reform is an economic and moral imperative. (Jan 2013)
  • Approves of undocumented students receiving financial aid. (Oct 2011)
  • AZ immigration law is unpatriotic & unconstitutional. (Apr 2010)

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Greg Brannon on Immigration
Republican Senate candidate: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Greg Brannon on other issues.
  • Secure our borders; a clear threat to our nation's security. (Feb 2016)
Rocky Chavez on Immigration
Republican Senate candidate: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Rocky Chavez on other issues.
  • We are home for the tired and oppressed, even Syrians. (Nov 2015)
  • Only English language in public schools. (Sep 2014)
  • Voted NO on driver's license for undocumented immigrants. (Sep 2013)
Kevin de Leon on Immigration
Democratic candidate for California U.S. Senator: Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Kevin de Leon on other issues.
  • Comprehensive, humane immigration reforms. (Sep 2018)
  • Abolish ICE at "Abolish Ice Cream Social". (Jul 2018)
  • States shouldn't enforce immigration laws. (Oct 2017)
  • Allow non-English languages in public schools. (Sep 2014)
  • Voted YES on driver's license for undocumented immigrants. (Jul 2013)
  • Opposes more border security, according to CC survey. (Jul 2018)
Tom Del Beccaro on Immigration
Republican Senate challenger: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Tom Del Beccaro on other issues.
  • Immigration is a national security issue; ports are a danger. (Jan 2016)
  • Expose crime and danger at the US-Mexico border. (Apr 2015)
Michael Eisen on Immigration
Independent candidate for California U.S. Senator: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Michael Eisen on other issues.
  • Differentiate dangerous immigrants from those who integrate. (Feb 2017)
Dianne Feinstein on Immigration
Democratic Sr Senator (CA): Click here for 19 full quotes OR click here for Dianne Feinstein on other issues.
  • Provide agriculture industry with the workers they need. (May 2012)
  • $127M for INS to reduce immigrant visa backlog. (Jul 2000)
  • Voted YES on continuing federal funds for declared "sanctuary cities". (Mar 2008)
  • Voted YES on comprehensive immigration reform. (Jun 2007)
  • Voted NO on declaring English as the official language of the US government. (Jun 2007)
  • Voted NO on eliminating the "Y" nonimmigrant guestworker program. (May 2007)
  • Voted YES on building a fence along the Mexican border. (Sep 2006)
  • Voted YES on establishing a Guest Worker program. (May 2006)
  • Voted YES on allowing illegal aliens to participate in Social Security. (May 2006)
  • Voted YES on giving Guest Workers a path to citizenship. (May 2006)
  • Voted NO on allowing more foreign workers into the US for farm work. (Jul 1998)
  • Voted YES on visas for skilled workers. (May 1998)
  • Voted NO on limit welfare for immigrants. (Jun 1997)
  • Pay fair prevailing wage to guest workers. (May 2006)
  • Rated 8% by USBC, indicating an open-border stance. (Dec 2006)
  • Welcome 10,000 Syrian refugees now, and more later. (Sep 2015)
  • Provide lawyers and evidence for children being deported. (Feb 2018)
  • Opposes more border security, according to CC survey. (Jul 2018)
  • Terminate national emergency at the Southern border. (Mar 2019)
Kamala Harris on Immigration
Democratic candidate for President (withdrawn); California Senator: Click here for 19 full quotes OR click here for Kamala Harris on other issues.
  • Hold companies liable for hiring non-citizens, not workers. (Aug 2019)
  • Kids whose parents crossed border are treated like criminals. (Jul 2019)
  • 2017: denounced Trump's refuges policy as "Muslim ban". (Jul 2019)
  • I disagreed with Obama on Secure Communities deportations. (Jun 2019)
  • Immediately reinstate DACA protection, including parents. (Jun 2019)
  • Due process & right to counsel, for asylum seekers. (Mar 2019)
  • 2008: Supported SF policy reported arrested juveniles to ICE. (Feb 2019)
  • Reform system, against "vanity project" of border wall. (Feb 2019)
  • Welcome refugees and immigrants, instead of a border wall. (Feb 2019)
  • Re-examine ICE & start from scratch. (Jan 2019)
  • $3M to get lawyers for children from Northern Triangle. (Jan 2019)
  • Zero tolerance is inhumane: end child separation. (Jan 2019)
  • Border wall sends the message "KEEP OUT". (Jan 2019)
  • No border wall in any comprehensive bill. (Feb 2018)
  • An undocumented immigrant is not a criminal. (Apr 2015)
  • Rejected Secure Communities program against undocumented. (Dec 2012)
  • Provide lawyers and evidence for children being deported. (Feb 2018)
  • Terminate national emergency at the Southern border. (Mar 2019)
  • Increase both high-skill and family-based visa caps. (Sep 2019)
Loretta Sanchez on Immigration
Democratic Representative (CA-47): Click here for 8 full quotes OR click here for Loretta Sanchez on other issues.
  • Refugees are not the enemy, today nor in our history. (Nov 2015)
  • Voted NO on building a fence along the Mexican border. (Sep 2006)
  • Voted NO on preventing tipping off Mexicans about Minuteman Project. (Jun 2006)
  • Voted NO on reporting illegal aliens who receive hospital treatment. (May 2004)
  • Voted YES on more immigrant visas for skilled workers. (Sep 1998)
  • Rated 0% by FAIR, indicating a voting record loosening immigration. (Dec 2003)
  • Rated 0% by USBC, indicating an open-border stance. (Dec 2006)
  • Rated Voted to legalize DREAMer immigrants via military service. (Jun 2016)
Duf Sundheim on Immigration
Republican Senate challenger: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Duf Sundheim on other issues.
  • Pathway to legal status. (Nov 2015)
  • Path to legal status without executive action. (Jun 2015)

House:

Pete Aguilar on Immigration
Democratic House Member (District 31): Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Pete Aguilar on other issues.
  • We need comprehensive immigration reform. (Nov 2014)
  • Opposes deportation of illlegals, according to Faith2Action. (Jul 2014)
  • Opposes deportation of illlegals, according to PVS rating. (Sep 2014)
  • Rated Voted to legalize DREAMer immigrants via military service. (Jun 2016)
  • Provide lawyers and evidence for children being deported. (Jun 2018)
  • Increase both high-skill and family-based visa caps. (Sep 2019)
Robert Lee Ahn on Immigration
Democrat (District 34): Click here for Robert Lee Ahn on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Joe Baca on Immigration
Democratic Representative (CA-43): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Joe Baca on other issues.
  • Voted NO on building a fence along the Mexican border. (Sep 2006)
  • Voted NO on reporting illegal aliens who receive hospital treatment. (May 2004)
  • Voted YES on extending Immigrant Residency rules. (May 2001)
  • Rated 0% by FAIR, indicating a voting record loosening immigration. (Dec 2003)
  • Rated 0% by USBC, indicating an open-border stance. (Dec 2006)
Nanette Barragan on Immigration
Democrat (District 44): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Nanette Barragan on other issues.
  • Comprehensive reform instead of fences and deportation. (Nov 2016)
  • Opposes requiring illegals to return to country of origin. (Nov 2016)
  • Increase both high-skill and family-based visa caps. (Mar 2019)
Karen Bass on Immigration
Democrat (District 37): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Karen Bass on other issues.
  • Human services for immigrants and their children. (Nov 2004)
  • Increase both high-skill and family-based visa caps. (Apr 2019)
Xavier Becerra on Immigration
Democratic Representative (CA-31): Click here for 12 full quotes OR click here for Xavier Becerra on other issues.
  • Support DACA, oppose Muslim ban and family separation. (Dec 2020)
  • Parents put faith in US system when immigrating from Mexico. (Feb 2019)
  • Experts don't want an extravagant wall along the border. (Feb 2019)
  • Voted NO on building a fence along the Mexican border. (Sep 2006)
  • Voted NO on preventing tipping off Mexicans about Minuteman Project. (Jun 2006)
  • Voted NO on reporting illegal aliens who receive hospital treatment. (May 2004)
  • Voted YES on extending Immigrant Residency rules. (May 2001)
  • Voted YES on more immigrant visas for skilled workers. (Sep 1998)
  • Rated 0% by FAIR, indicating a voting record loosening immigration. (Dec 2003)
  • Rated 0% by USBC, indicating an open-border stance. (Dec 2006)
  • Rated Voted to legalize DREAMer immigrants via military service. (Jun 2016)
  • Provide lawyers and evidence for children being deported. (Feb 2016)
Ami Bera on Immigration
Democrat (District 7): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Ami Bera on other issues.
  • Opposes exiting US to apply for citizenship. (Sep 2012)
  • Rated Voted to legalize DREAMer immigrants via military service. (Jun 2016)
  • Increase both high-skill and family-based visa caps. (Sep 2019)
Julia Brownley on Immigration
Democrat (District 26): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Julia Brownley on other issues.
  • Create an earned pathway to citizenship. (Nov 2012)
  • In-state tuition OK for illegal immigrants. (Oct 2010)
  • Opposes exiting US to apply for citizenship. (Sep 2012)
  • Rated Voted to legalize DREAMer immigrants via military service. (Jun 2016)
  • Increase both high-skill and family-based visa caps. (Sep 2019)
Ken Calvert on Immigration
Republican Representative (CA-44): Click here for 18 full quotes OR click here for Ken Calvert on other issues.
  • Voted YES on building a fence along the Mexican border. (Sep 2006)
  • Voted YES on preventing tipping off Mexicans about Minuteman Project. (Jun 2006)
  • Voted NO on reporting illegal aliens who receive hospital treatment. (May 2004)
  • Voted YES on extending Immigrant Residency rules. (May 2001)
  • Voted YES on more immigrant visas for skilled workers. (Sep 1998)
  • English immersion over bilingual education. (Jul 2001)
  • Rated 0% by FAIR, indicating a voting record loosening immigration. (Dec 2003)
  • Rated 100% by USBC, indicating a sealed-border stance. (Dec 2006)
  • Government services in English only. (Mar 2008)
  • End Birthright Citizenship; no more anchor babies. (Apr 2009)
  • Rated A by the ALI, indicating a strongly anti-amnesty stance. (Nov 2010)
  • Deport foreign criminals;punish nations denying repatriation. (Jan 2017)
  • Redefine "birthright citizenship" to exclude illegal aliens. (Jan 2011)
  • Stop releasing low-risk illegal immigrants. (Mar 2013)
  • Voted YES to ban DREAMer immigrants from military service. (Jun 2016)
  • Increase both high-skill and family-based visa caps. (Sep 2019)
  • Declare English as the official language of the US. (Feb 2007)
  • Declared English the official language of the US. (Jan 1999)
Salud Carbajal on Immigration
Democrat (District 24): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Salud Carbajal on other issues.
  • Opposes requiring illegals to return to country of origin. (Nov 2016)
  • Increase both high-skill and family-based visa caps. (Feb 2019)
Tony Cardenas on Immigration
Democrat (District 29): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Tony Cardenas on other issues.
  • Opposes exiting US to apply for citizenship. (Sep 2012)
  • Rated Voted to legalize DREAMer immigrants via military service. (Jun 2016)
  • Provide lawyers and evidence for children being deported. (Feb 2016)
  • Increase both high-skill and family-based visa caps. (Sep 2019)
Judy Chu on Immigration
Democrat (District 27): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Judy Chu on other issues.
  • Allow more visas for STEM college graduates. (Sep 2012)
  • Rated Voted to legalize DREAMer immigrants via military service. (Jun 2016)
  • Provide lawyers and evidence for children being deported. (Feb 2016)
  • Increase both high-skill and family-based visa caps. (May 2019)
  • Let illegal alien children attend school. (Mar 2009)
Gil Cisneros on Immigration
Democrat (District 39): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Gil Cisneros on other issues.
  • Supports pathway to citizenship for DACA recipients. (Oct 2018)
  • Opposes border wall, according to CC survey. (Aug 2018)
  • PVS:Let illegal immigrants apply for citizenship. (Aug 2018)
  • Increase both high-skill and family-based visa caps. (Mar 2019)
Paul Cook on Immigration
Republican (District 8): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Paul Cook on other issues.
  • Opposed to illegal immigration; secure our borders. (Nov 2012)
  • Voted YES to ban DREAMer immigrants from military service. (Jun 2016)
  • Increase both high-skill and family-based visa caps. (Mar 2019)
Lou Correa on Immigration
Democrat (District 46): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Lou Correa on other issues.
  • Allow non-English languages in public schools. (Sep 2014)
  • Opposes requiring illegals to return to country of origin. (Nov 2016)
Jim Costa on Immigration
Democratic Representative (CA-20): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Jim Costa on other issues.
  • Voted YES on building a fence along the Mexican border. (Sep 2006)
  • Voted YES on preventing tipping off Mexicans about Minuteman Project. (Jun 2006)
  • Rated 42% by USBC, indicating a mixed record on open borders. (Dec 2006)
  • Rated Voted to legalize DREAMer immigrants via military service. (Jun 2016)
  • Increase both high-skill and family-based visa caps. (Sep 2019)
Susan Davis on Immigration
Democratic Representative (CA-53): Click here for 10 full quotes OR click here for Susan Davis on other issues.
  • Voted NO on building a fence along the Mexican border. (Sep 2006)
  • Voted NO on preventing tipping off Mexicans about Minuteman Project. (Jun 2006)
  • Voted NO on reporting illegal aliens who receive hospital treatment. (May 2004)
  • Voted YES on extending Immigrant Residency rules. (May 2001)
  • Rated 0% by FAIR, indicating a voting record loosening immigration. (Dec 2003)
  • Rated 0% by USBC, indicating an open-border stance. (Dec 2006)
  • Allow more visas for STEM college graduates. (Sep 2012)
  • Rated Voted to legalize DREAMer immigrants via military service. (Jun 2016)
  • Increase both high-skill and family-based visa caps. (May 2019)
  • Let illegal alien children attend school. (Mar 2009)
Jeff Denham on Immigration
Republican (District 10): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Jeff Denham on other issues.
  • Rated Voted to legalize DREAMer immigrants via military service. (Jun 2016)
Mark DeSaulnier on Immigration
Democratic House Member (District 11): Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for Mark DeSaulnier on other issues.
  • Allow non-English languages in public schools. (Sep 2014)
  • Voted YES on driver's license for undocumented immigrants. (Jul 2013)
  • Opposes deportation of illlegals, according to Faith2Action. (Jul 2014)
  • Opposes deportation of illlegals, according to PVS rating. (Sep 2014)
  • Rated Voted to legalize DREAMer immigrants via military service. (Jun 2016)
  • Provide lawyers and evidence for children being deported. (Apr 2016)
  • Increase both high-skill and family-based visa caps. (Mar 2019)
Anna Eshoo on Immigration
Democratic Representative (CA-14): Click here for 11 full quotes OR click here for Anna Eshoo on other issues.
  • Voted NO on building a fence along the Mexican border. (Sep 2006)
  • Voted NO on preventing tipping off Mexicans about Minuteman Project. (Jun 2006)
  • Voted NO on reporting illegal aliens who receive hospital treatment. (May 2004)
  • Voted YES on extending Immigrant Residency rules. (May 2001)
  • Voted YES on more immigrant visas for skilled workers. (Sep 1998)
  • Rated 0% by FAIR, indicating a voting record loosening immigration. (Dec 2003)
  • Rated 0% by USBC, indicating an open-border stance. (Dec 2006)
  • Allow more visas for STEM college graduates. (Sep 2012)
  • Rated Voted to legalize DREAMer immigrants via military service. (Jun 2016)
  • Increase both high-skill and family-based visa caps. (Sep 2019)
  • Let illegal alien children attend school. (Mar 2009)
Sam Farr on Immigration
Democratic Representative (CA-17): Click here for 12 full quotes OR click here for Sam Farr on other issues.
  • Voted NO on building a fence along the Mexican border. (Sep 2006)
  • Voted NO on preventing tipping off Mexicans about Minuteman Project. (Jun 2006)
  • Voted NO on reporting illegal aliens who receive hospital treatment. (May 2004)
  • Voted YES on extending Immigrant Residency rules. (May 2001)
  • Voted YES on more immigrant visas for skilled workers. (Sep 1998)
  • Rated 0% by FAIR, indicating a voting record loosening immigration. (Dec 2003)
  • Rated 0% by USBC, indicating an open-border stance. (Dec 2006)
  • Improve visa process to get more travelers from China. (Sep 2011)
  • Allow more visas for STEM college graduates. (Sep 2012)
  • Rated Voted to legalize DREAMer immigrants via military service. (Jun 2016)
  • Provide lawyers and evidence for children being deported. (Apr 2016)
  • Let illegal alien children attend school. (Mar 2009)
John Garamendi on Immigration
Democrat (District 3): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for John Garamendi on other issues.
  • Rated Voted to legalize DREAMer immigrants via military service. (Jun 2016)
  • Increase both high-skill and family-based visa caps. (Feb 2019)
Jimmy Gomez on Immigration
Democrat (District 34): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Jimmy Gomez on other issues.
  • Deporting parents of U.S. citizens is morally wrong. (Jun 2017)
  • Voted YES on driver's license for undocumented immigrants. (Sep 2013)
  • Opposes border wall, according to CC survey. (Aug 2018)
  • PVS:Let illegal immigrants apply for citizenship. (Aug 2018)
  • Increase both high-skill and family-based visa caps. (Mar 2019)
Josh Harder on Immigration
Democrat (District 10): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Josh Harder on other issues.
  • Protect DREAMers and provide a pathway to citizenship. (Sep 2018)
  • Increase both high-skill and family-based visa caps. (Sep 2019)
Katie Hill on Immigration
Democrat (District 25): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Katie Hill on other issues.
  • Opposes border wall, according to CC survey. (Aug 2018)
  • PVS:Let illegal immigrants apply for citizenship. (Aug 2018)
  • Increase both high-skill and family-based visa caps. (May 2019)
Mike Honda on Immigration
Democratic Representative (CA-15): Click here for 11 full quotes OR click here for Mike Honda on other issues.
  • Voted NO on building a fence along the Mexican border. (Sep 2006)
  • Voted NO on preventing tipping off Mexicans about Minuteman Project. (Jun 2006)
  • Voted NO on reporting illegal aliens who receive hospital treatment. (May 2004)
  • Voted YES on extending Immigrant Residency rules. (May 2001)
  • Rated 0% by FAIR, indicating a voting record loosening immigration. (Dec 2003)
  • Comprehensive immigration reform without amnesty. (May 2005)
  • Rated 0% by USBC, indicating an open-border stance. (Dec 2006)
  • Allow more visas for STEM college graduates. (Sep 2012)
  • Rated Voted to legalize DREAMer immigrants via military service. (Jun 2016)
  • Provide lawyers and evidence for children being deported. (Feb 2016)
  • Let illegal alien children attend school. (Mar 2009)
Jared Huffman on Immigration
Democrat (District 2): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Jared Huffman on other issues.
  • DREAM Act is a common-sense investment. (Nov 2012)
  • Rated Voted to legalize DREAMer immigrants via military service. (Jun 2016)
  • Provide lawyers and evidence for children being deported. (Apr 2017)
  • Increase both high-skill and family-based visa caps. (Apr 2019)
Duncan Hunter Jr. on Immigration
Republican (District 50): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Duncan Hunter Jr. on other issues.
  • NO AMNESTY for illegals; and DOUBLE BORDER FENCE. (Nov 2008)
  • Rated A by the ALI, indicating a strongly anti-amnesty stance. (Nov 2010)
  • Deport foreign criminals;punish nations denying repatriation. (Jan 2017)
Ro Khanna on Immigration
Democrat (District 17): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Ro Khanna on other issues.
  • Give DREAMers a pathway to citizenship. (Nov 2016)
  • Opposes deportation of illlegals, according to Faith2Action. (Jul 2014)
  • Opposes deportation of illlegals, according to PVS rating. (Sep 2014)
  • Opposes requiring illegals to return to country of origin. (Nov 2016)
  • Increase both high-skill and family-based visa caps. (Sep 2019)
Steve Knight on Immigration
Republican House Member (District 25): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Steve Knight on other issues.
  • Dangerous border with Mexico must be secured. (Nov 2014)
  • Protect the border and prevent illegal entry. (Sep 2014)
  • Only English language in public schools. (Sep 2014)
  • Voted NO on driver's license for undocumented immigrants. (Sep 2013)
  • Voted YES to ban DREAMer immigrants from military service. (Jun 2016)
Doug LaMalfa on Immigration
Republican (District 1): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Doug LaMalfa on other issues.
  • Stop rewarding illegal immigration; no amnesty. (Nov 2012)
  • Stop releasing low-risk illegal immigrants. (Mar 2013)
  • Voted YES to ban DREAMer immigrants from military service. (Jun 2016)
  • Increase both high-skill and family-based visa caps. (Mar 2019)
Barbara Lee on Immigration
Democratic Representative (CA-9): Click here for 11 full quotes OR click here for Barbara Lee on other issues.
  • Voted NO on building a fence along the Mexican border. (Sep 2006)
  • Voted NO on reporting illegal aliens who receive hospital treatment. (May 2004)
  • Voted YES on extending Immigrant Residency rules. (May 2001)
  • Voted NO on more immigrant visas for skilled workers. (Sep 1998)
  • Rated 0% by FAIR, indicating a voting record loosening immigration. (Dec 2003)
  • Rated 0% by USBC, indicating an open-border stance. (Dec 2006)
  • Allow more visas for STEM college graduates. (Sep 2012)
  • Rated Voted to legalize DREAMer immigrants via military service. (Jun 2016)
  • Increase both high-skill and family-based visa caps. (Feb 2019)
  • More visas for families of lawful immigrants. (May 1999)
  • Let illegal alien children attend school. (Mar 2009)
Mike Levin on Immigration
Democrat (District 49): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Mike Levin on other issues.
  • Opposes border wall, according to CC survey. (Aug 2018)
  • PVS:Let illegal immigrants apply for citizenship. (Aug 2018)
  • Increase both high-skill and family-based visa caps. (May 2019)
Ted Lieu on Immigration
Democratic House Member (District 33): Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Ted Lieu on other issues.
  • Trump Administration is lying about family separation policy. (Jun 2018)
  • Allow non-English languages in public schools. (Sep 2014)
  • Comprehensive immigration reform must happen. (Aug 2014)
  • Voted YES on driver's license for undocumented immigrants. (Sep 2013)
  • Rated Voted to legalize DREAMer immigrants via military service. (Jun 2016)
  • Increase both high-skill and family-based visa caps. (May 2019)
Zoe Lofgren on Immigration
Democratic Representative (CA-16): Click here for 12 full quotes OR click here for Zoe Lofgren on other issues.
  • Voted NO on building a fence along the Mexican border. (Sep 2006)
  • Voted NO on preventing tipping off Mexicans about Minuteman Project. (Jun 2006)
  • Voted NO on reporting illegal aliens who receive hospital treatment. (May 2004)
  • Voted YES on extending Immigrant Residency rules. (May 2001)
  • Voted YES on more immigrant visas for skilled workers. (Sep 1998)
  • Rated 0% by FAIR, indicating a voting record loosening immigration. (Dec 2003)
  • Rated 0% by USBC, indicating an open-border stance. (Dec 2006)
  • Sponsored allowing more visas for STEM college graduates. (Sep 2012)
  • Rated Voted to legalize DREAMer immigrants via military service. (Jun 2016)
  • Provide lawyers and evidence for children being deported. (Feb 2016)
  • Sponsored bill to increase high-skill and family visa caps. (Sep 2019)
  • Let illegal alien children attend school. (Mar 2009)
Alan Lowenthal on Immigration
Democrat (District 47): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Alan Lowenthal on other issues.
  • Opposes exiting US to apply for citizenship. (Sep 2012)
  • Rated Voted to legalize DREAMer immigrants via military service. (Jun 2016)
  • Increase both high-skill and family-based visa caps. (Sep 2019)
Doris Matsui on Immigration
Democratic Representative (CA-5): Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Doris Matsui on other issues.
  • Voted NO on building a fence along the Mexican border. (Sep 2006)
  • Voted NO on preventing tipping off Mexicans about Minuteman Project. (Jun 2006)
  • Rated 0% by USBC, indicating an open-border stance. (Dec 2006)
  • Allow more visas for STEM college graduates. (Sep 2012)
  • Rated Voted to legalize DREAMer immigrants via military service. (Jun 2016)
  • Increase both high-skill and family-based visa caps. (Sep 2019)
Kevin McCarthy on Immigration
Republican: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Kevin McCarthy on other issues.
  • Secure our borders by deploying advanced technologies. (Nov 2010)
  • Rated A by the ALI, indicating a strongly anti-amnesty stance. (Nov 2010)
  • Voted YES to ban DREAMer immigrants from military service. (Jun 2016)
Jerry McNerney on Immigration
Democrat: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Jerry McNerney on other issues.
  • US needs a federal immigration policy; currently lacking. (Nov 2006)
  • Rated Voted to legalize DREAMer immigrants via military service. (Jun 2016)
  • Increase both high-skill and family-based visa caps. (Feb 2019)
Grace Napolitano on Immigration
Democratic Representative (CA-38): Click here for 11 full quotes OR click here for Grace Napolitano on other issues.
  • Voted NO on building a fence along the Mexican border. (Sep 2006)
  • Voted NO on preventing tipping off Mexicans about Minuteman Project. (Jun 2006)
  • Voted NO on reporting illegal aliens who receive hospital treatment. (May 2004)
  • Voted YES on extending Immigrant Residency rules. (May 2001)
  • Rated 0% by FAIR, indicating a voting record loosening immigration. (Dec 2003)
  • Comprehensive immigration reform without amnesty. (May 2005)
  • Rated 0% by USBC, indicating an open-border stance. (Dec 2006)
  • Allow more visas for STEM college graduates. (Sep 2012)
  • Rated Voted to legalize DREAMer immigrants via military service. (Jun 2016)
  • Provide lawyers and evidence for children being deported. (Apr 2017)
  • Increase both high-skill and family-based visa caps. (Feb 2019)
Devin Nunes on Immigration
Republican Representative (CA-21): Click here for 8 full quotes OR click here for Devin Nunes on other issues.
  • A porous border puts our nation at risk. (Jun 2016)
  • Voted YES on building a fence along the Mexican border. (Sep 2006)
  • Voted YES on preventing tipping off Mexicans about Minuteman Project. (Jun 2006)
  • Voted NO on reporting illegal aliens who receive hospital treatment. (May 2004)
  • Rated 0% by FAIR, indicating a voting record loosening immigration. (Dec 2003)
  • Rated 92% by USBC, indicating a sealed-border stance. (Dec 2006)
  • Voted YES to ban DREAMer immigrants from military service. (Jun 2016)
  • Let illegal alien children attend school. (Mar 2009)
Jimmy Panetta on Immigration
Democrat (District 20): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Jimmy Panetta on other issues.
  • Let DREAMers earn their way to citizenship. (Nov 2016)
  • Opposes requiring illegals to return to country of origin. (Nov 2016)
  • Increase both high-skill and family-based visa caps. (Sep 2019)
Nancy Pelosi on Immigration
Democratic Representative (CA-8): Click here for 9 full quotes OR click here for Nancy Pelosi on other issues.
  • Voted NO on building a fence along the Mexican border. (Sep 2006)
  • Voted NO on preventing tipping off Mexicans about Minuteman Project. (Jun 2006)
  • Voted NO on reporting illegal aliens who receive hospital treatment. (May 2004)
  • Voted YES on extending Immigrant Residency rules. (May 2001)
  • Voted YES on more immigrant visas for skilled workers. (Sep 1998)
  • Rated 0% by FAIR, indicating a voting record loosening immigration. (Dec 2003)
  • Comprehensive immigration reform without amnesty. (May 2005)
  • Rated 0% by USBC, indicating an open-border stance. (Dec 2006)
  • Rated Voted to legalize DREAMer immigrants via military service. (Jun 2016)
Scott Peters on Immigration
Democrat (District 52): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Scott Peters on other issues.
  • Opposes exiting US to apply for citizenship. (Sep 2012)
  • Rated Voted to legalize DREAMer immigrants via military service. (Jun 2016)
  • Increase both high-skill and family-based visa caps. (Feb 2019)
Katie Porter on Immigration
Democrat (District 45): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Katie Porter on other issues.
  • Fair path to citizenship for undocumented immigrants. (Sep 2018)
  • Opposes border wall, according to CC survey. (Aug 2018)
  • PVS:Let illegal immigrants apply for citizenship. (Aug 2018)
Dana Rohrabacher on Immigration
Republican Representative (CA-46): Click here for 15 full quotes OR click here for Dana Rohrabacher on other issues.
  • Voted YES on building a fence along the Mexican border. (Sep 2006)
  • Voted YES on preventing tipping off Mexicans about Minuteman Project. (Jun 2006)
  • Voted YES on reporting illegal aliens who receive hospital treatment. (May 2004)
  • Voted NO on extending Immigrant Residency rules. (May 2001)
  • Voted NO on more immigrant visas for skilled workers. (Sep 1998)
  • Rated 100% by FAIR, indicating a voting record restricting immigration. (Dec 2003)
  • Rated 100% by USBC, indicating a sealed-border stance. (Dec 2006)
  • Government services in English only. (Mar 2008)
  • End Birthright Citizenship; no more anchor babies. (Apr 2009)
  • Rated A+ by the ALI, indicating a strongly anti-amnesty stance. (Nov 2010)
  • Redefine "birthright citizenship" to exclude illegal aliens. (Jan 2017)
  • Stop releasing low-risk illegal immigrants. (Mar 2013)
  • Voted YES to ban DREAMer immigrants from military service. (Jun 2016)
  • Declare English as the official language of the US. (Feb 2007)
  • Declared English the official language of the US. (Jan 1999)
Lucille Roybal-Allard on Immigration
Democratic Representative (CA-34): Click here for 11 full quotes OR click here for Lucille Roybal-Allard on other issues.
  • Voted NO on building a fence along the Mexican border. (Sep 2006)
  • Voted NO on preventing tipping off Mexicans about Minuteman Project. (Jun 2006)
  • Voted NO on reporting illegal aliens who receive hospital treatment. (May 2004)
  • Voted YES on extending Immigrant Residency rules. (May 2001)
  • Voted NO on more immigrant visas for skilled workers. (Sep 1998)
  • Rated 0% by FAIR, indicating a voting record loosening immigration. (Dec 2003)
  • Rated 0% by USBC, indicating an open-border stance. (Dec 2006)
  • Allow more visas for STEM college graduates. (Sep 2012)
  • Rated Voted to legalize DREAMer immigrants via military service. (Jun 2016)
  • Provide lawyers and evidence for children being deported. (Feb 2016)
  • Let illegal alien children attend school. (Mar 2009)
Ed Royce on Immigration
Republican Representative (CA-40): Click here for 14 full quotes OR click here for Ed Royce on other issues.
  • A porous border puts our nation at risk. (Jun 2016)
  • Voted YES on building a fence along the Mexican border. (Sep 2006)
  • Voted YES on preventing tipping off Mexicans about Minuteman Project. (Jun 2006)
  • Voted YES on reporting illegal aliens who receive hospital treatment. (May 2004)
  • Voted NO on extending Immigrant Residency rules. (May 2001)
  • Voted NO on more immigrant visas for skilled workers. (Sep 1998)
  • Rated 100% by FAIR, indicating a voting record restricting immigration. (Dec 2003)
  • Rated 100% by USBC, indicating a sealed-border stance. (Dec 2006)
  • Government services in English only. (Mar 2008)
  • End Birthright Citizenship; no more anchor babies. (Apr 2009)
  • Stop releasing low-risk illegal immigrants. (Mar 2013)
  • Rated Voted to legalize DREAMer immigrants via military service. (Jun 2016)
  • Declare English as the official language of the US. (Feb 2007)
  • Declared English the official language of the US. (Jan 1999)
Raul Ruiz on Immigration
Democrat (District 36): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Raul Ruiz on other issues.
  • Pass the DREAM Act immediately. (Nov 2012)
  • Rated Voted to legalize DREAMer immigrants via military service. (Jun 2016)
Linda Sanchez on Immigration
Democratic Representative (CA-39): Click here for 10 full quotes OR click here for Linda Sanchez on other issues.
  • Voted NO on building a fence along the Mexican border. (Sep 2006)
  • Voted NO on preventing tipping off Mexicans about Minuteman Project. (Jun 2006)
  • Voted NO on reporting illegal aliens who receive hospital treatment. (May 2004)
  • Rated 0% by FAIR, indicating a voting record loosening immigration. (Dec 2003)
  • Rated 0% by USBC, indicating an open-border stance. (Dec 2006)
  • Allow more visas for STEM college graduates. (Sep 2012)
  • Rated Voted to legalize DREAMer immigrants via military service. (Jun 2016)
  • Provide lawyers and evidence for children being deported. (Apr 2017)
  • Increase both high-skill and family-based visa caps. (Feb 2019)
  • Let illegal alien children attend school. (Mar 2009)
Adam Schiff on Immigration
Democratic Representative (CA-29): Click here for 9 full quotes OR click here for Adam Schiff on other issues.
  • Voted NO on building a fence along the Mexican border. (Sep 2006)
  • Voted NO on preventing tipping off Mexicans about Minuteman Project. (Jun 2006)
  • Voted NO on reporting illegal aliens who receive hospital treatment. (May 2004)
  • Voted YES on extending Immigrant Residency rules. (May 2001)
  • Rated 0% by FAIR, indicating a voting record loosening immigration. (Dec 2003)
  • Rated 0% by USBC, indicating an open-border stance. (Dec 2006)
  • Rated Voted to legalize DREAMer immigrants via military service. (Jun 2016)
  • Provide lawyers and evidence for children being deported. (Jun 2017)
  • Increase both high-skill and family-based visa caps. (Feb 2019)
Brad Sherman on Immigration
Democratic Representative (CA-27): Click here for 8 full quotes OR click here for Brad Sherman on other issues.
  • Voted NO on building a fence along the Mexican border. (Sep 2006)
  • Voted NO on reporting illegal aliens who receive hospital treatment. (May 2004)
  • Voted YES on extending Immigrant Residency rules. (May 2001)
  • Voted NO on more immigrant visas for skilled workers. (Sep 1998)
  • Rated 0% by FAIR, indicating a voting record loosening immigration. (Dec 2003)
  • Rated 8% by USBC, indicating an open-border stance. (Dec 2006)
  • Rated Voted to legalize DREAMer immigrants via military service. (Jun 2016)
  • Increase both high-skill and family-based visa caps. (Jun 2019)
Jackie Speier on Immigration
Democrat: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Jackie Speier on other issues.
  • Rated Voted to legalize DREAMer immigrants via military service. (Jun 2016)
  • Increase both high-skill and family-based visa caps. (Sep 2019)
Eric Swalwell on Immigration
Withdrawn Democratic Presidential Challenger; CA Rep: Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Eric Swalwell on other issues.
  • Families always belong together; don't cage children. (Jun 2019)
  • Visit Northern Triangle to gain compassion for those fleeing. (Apr 2019)
  • Support DREAM Act; but deport convicted criminals. (Nov 2012)
  • Rated Voted to legalize DREAMer immigrants via military service. (Jun 2016)
  • Provide lawyers and evidence for children being deported. (Apr 2016)
  • Increase both high-skill and family-based visa caps. (Sep 2019)
Mark Takano on Immigration
Democrat (District 41): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Mark Takano on other issues.
  • Rated Voted to legalize DREAMer immigrants via military service. (Jun 2016)
  • Provide lawyers and evidence for children being deported. (Apr 2016)
  • Increase both high-skill and family-based visa caps. (Sep 2019)
Mike Thompson on Immigration
Democratic Representative (CA-1): Click here for 9 full quotes OR click here for Mike Thompson on other issues.
  • Voted NO on building a fence along the Mexican border. (Sep 2006)
  • Voted NO on preventing tipping off Mexicans about Minuteman Project. (Jun 2006)
  • Voted NO on reporting illegal aliens who receive hospital treatment. (May 2004)
  • Voted YES on extending Immigrant Residency rules. (May 2001)
  • Rated 0% by FAIR, indicating a voting record loosening immigration. (Dec 2003)
  • Rated 17% by USBC, indicating an open-border stance. (Dec 2006)
  • Allow more visas for STEM college graduates. (Sep 2012)
  • Rated Voted to legalize DREAMer immigrants via military service. (Jun 2016)
  • Increase both high-skill and family-based visa caps. (Mar 2019)
Norma Torres on Immigration
Democratic House Member (District 35): Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for Norma Torres on other issues.
  • Allow non-English languages in public schools. (Sep 2014)
  • Voted YES on driver's license for undocumented immigrants. (Sep 2013)
  • Opposes deportation of illlegals, according to Faith2Action. (Jul 2014)
  • Opposes deportation of illlegals, according to PVS rating. (Sep 2014)
  • Rated Voted to legalize DREAMer immigrants via military service. (Jun 2016)
  • Provide lawyers and evidence for children being deported. (Apr 2017)
  • Increase both high-skill and family-based visa caps. (Sep 2019)
Juan Vargas on Immigration
Democrat (District 51): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Juan Vargas on other issues.
  • Son of chicken rancher immigrants from Mexico. (Nov 2012)
  • Opposes exiting US to apply for citizenship. (Sep 2012)
  • Rated Voted to legalize DREAMer immigrants via military service. (Jun 2016)
  • Provide lawyers and evidence for children being deported. (Feb 2016)
Mimi Walters on Immigration
Republican House Member (District 45): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Mimi Walters on other issues.
  • Border security is broken; but we need guest workers. (Oct 2014)
  • Only English language in public schools. (Sep 2014)
  • Voted NO on driver's license for undocumented immigrants. (Sep 2013)
  • Voted YES to ban DREAMer immigrants from military service. (Jun 2016)
Maxine Waters on Immigration
Democratic Representative (CA-35): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Maxine Waters on other issues.
  • Voted NO on building a fence along the Mexican border. (Sep 2006)
  • Voted NO on reporting illegal aliens who receive hospital treatment. (May 2004)
  • Rated 0% by FAIR, indicating a voting record loosening immigration. (Dec 2003)
  • Rated 0% by USBC, indicating an open-border stance. (Dec 2006)
  • Rated Voted to legalize DREAMer immigrants via military service. (Jun 2016)

Former candidates & officeholders:

Carly Fiorina on Immigration
V.P. nominee toTed Cruz: Click here for 9 full quotes OR click here for Carly Fiorina on other issues.
  • People tired of just talking about immigration for 25 years. (Sep 2015)
  • 14th Amendment allows birthright citizenship; do something. (Sep 2015)
  • Pathway to legalization, but not full citizenship. (Feb 2015)
  • Yes to DREAM Act; don't punish kids living American dream. (Feb 2015)
  • Pass immigration reform in a series of bills. (Nov 2014)
  • No comprehensive reform; but yes to DREAM Act. (Sep 2010)
  • Support the Arizona law because feds are not doing their job. (Jun 2010)
  • Opposes continued funding of sanctuary cities. (Sep 2010)
  • Opposes granting amnesty to illegal immigrants. (Sep 2010)
Darrell Issa on Immigration
Republican Representative (CA-49); Initiator of Recall CA Governor: Click here for 13 full quotes OR click here for Darrell Issa on other issues.
  • Sanctuary cities are illegal and should not be allowed. (Oct 2020)
  • Voted YES on building a fence along the Mexican border. (Sep 2006)
  • Voted YES on preventing tipping off Mexicans about Minuteman Project. (Jun 2006)
  • Voted NO on reporting illegal aliens who receive hospital treatment. (May 2004)
  • Voted YES on extending Immigrant Residency rules. (May 2001)
  • Rated 0% by FAIR, indicating a voting record loosening immigration. (Dec 2003)
  • Rated 100% by USBC, indicating a sealed-border stance. (Dec 2006)
  • End Birthright Citizenship; no more anchor babies. (Apr 2009)
  • Rated C+ by the ALI, indicating an acceptably anti-amnesty stance. (Nov 2010)
  • Voted YES to ban DREAMer immigrants from military service. (Jun 2016)
  • Declare English as the official language of the US. (Feb 2007)
  • Pro-border wall, according to PVS survey. (Sep 2020)
  • Anti-illegal immigrant, according to PVS survey. (Sep 2020)
Gavin Newsom on Immigration
Democratic Challenger: Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Gavin Newsom on other issues.
  • There is no border crisis; the wall is just xenophobia. (Feb 2019)
  • National Guard for crime on border, not immigration. (Feb 2019)
  • Border wall is just rhetoric; celebrate diversity. (May 2018)
  • Sanctuary cities build trust. (Jul 2017)
Doug Ose on Immigration
Republican recall candidate for Governor: Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Doug Ose on other issues.
  • Set standards for DACA kids, some should be deported. (Feb 2018)
  • Voted NO on reporting illegal aliens who receive hospital treatment. (May 2004)
  • Voted YES on extending Immigrant Residency rules. (May 2001)
  • English immersion over bilingual education. (Jul 2001)
  • Rated 0% by FAIR, indicating a voting record loosening immigration. (Dec 2003)
Arnold Schwarzenegger on Immigration
Republican CA Governor: Click here for 9 full quotes OR click here for Arnold Schwarzenegger on other issues.
  • Voted for Prop. 187 in 1994; apologized for it in 2006. (Oct 2010)
  • Strongest issue was promise to undo licenses to illegals. (Oct 2007)
  • No emergency at CA border, like TX, NM & AZ declared. (Jul 2006)
  • Restrict illegal immigrant rights-they’re a security risk. (Sep 2003)
  • Voted for Prop. 187, denying services to illegal immigrants. (Sep 2003)
  • Increase federal reimbursement for border enforcement. (Aug 2003)
  • Address undocumented immigrants living underground. (Aug 2003)
  • No driver’s licenses to illegal aliens. (Aug 2003)
  • Arrived as immigrant with only $20 in his pocket. (Sep 2001)
Barbara Boxer on Immigration
Democratic Jr Senator (CA): Click here for 17 full quotes OR click here for Barbara Boxer on other issues.
  • Cosponsored DREAM Act: legal status from college or military. (Sep 2010)
  • Voted YES on continuing federal funds for declared "sanctuary cities". (Mar 2008)
  • Voted YES on comprehensive immigration reform. (Jun 2007)
  • Voted NO on declaring English as the official language of the US government. (Jun 2007)
  • Voted YES on eliminating the "Y" nonimmigrant guestworker program. (May 2007)
  • Voted YES on building a fence along the Mexican border. (Sep 2006)
  • Voted YES on establishing a Guest Worker program. (May 2006)
  • Voted YES on allowing illegal aliens to participate in Social Security. (May 2006)
  • Voted NO on allowing more foreign workers into the US for farm work. (Jul 1998)
  • Voted YES on visas for skilled workers. (May 1998)
  • Voted NO on limit welfare for immigrants. (Jun 1997)
  • Provide funding for social services for noncitizens. (May 2006)
  • Rated 9% by USBC, indicating an open-border stance. (Dec 2006)
  • Supports continued funding of sanctuary cities. (Sep 2010)
  • Supports granting amnesty to illegal immigrants. (Sep 2010)
  • Welcome 10,000 Syrian refugees now, and more later. (Sep 2015)
  • Provide lawyers and evidence for children being deported. (Mar 2016)
John Campbell on Immigration
Republican Representative (CA-48): Click here for 8 full quotes OR click here for John Campbell on other issues.
  • Voted YES on building a fence along the Mexican border. (Sep 2006)
  • Rated 100% by USBC, indicating a sealed-border stance. (Dec 2006)
  • End Birthright Citizenship; no more anchor babies. (Apr 2009)
  • Rated B by the ALI, indicating an acceptably anti-amnesty stance. (Nov 2010)
  • Redefine "birthright citizenship" to exclude illegal aliens. (Jan 2011)
  • No birthright citizenship unless one parent is an American. (May 2013)
  • Stop releasing low-risk illegal immigrants. (Mar 2013)
  • Declare English as the official language of the US. (Feb 2007)
Lois Capps on Immigration
Democratic Representative (CA-23): Click here for 11 full quotes OR click here for Lois Capps on other issues.
  • Voted NO on building a fence along the Mexican border. (Sep 2006)
  • Voted NO on preventing tipping off Mexicans about Minuteman Project. (Jun 2006)
  • Voted NO on reporting illegal aliens who receive hospital treatment. (May 2004)
  • Voted YES on extending Immigrant Residency rules. (May 2001)
  • Voted YES on more immigrant visas for skilled workers. (Sep 1998)
  • Rated 0% by FAIR, indicating a voting record loosening immigration. (Dec 2003)
  • Rated 0% by USBC, indicating an open-border stance. (Dec 2006)
  • Allow more visas for STEM college graduates. (Sep 2012)
  • Rated Voted to legalize DREAMer immigrants via military service. (Jun 2016)
  • Provide lawyers and evidence for children being deported. (Feb 2016)
  • Let illegal alien children attend school. (Mar 2009)
Janice Hahn on Immigration
Democrat (retiring 2016) (District 44): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Janice Hahn on other issues.
  • System is broken; enact common-sense immigration laws. (Jul 2011)
  • Allow more visas for STEM college graduates. (Sep 2012)
  • Rated Voted to legalize DREAMer immigrants via military service. (Jun 2016)
  • Provide lawyers and evidence for children being deported. (Feb 2016)
Tom McClintock on Immigration
Republican (District 4): Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Tom McClintock on other issues.
  • Complete border fence & enforce all our current laws. (Nov 2008)
  • No drivers license to illegals-it undermines enforcement. (Sep 2003)
  • End Birthright Citizenship; no more anchor babies. (Apr 2009)
  • Rated A by the ALI, indicating a strongly anti-amnesty stance. (Nov 2010)
  • Stop releasing low-risk illegal immigrants. (Mar 2013)
  • Voted YES to ban DREAMer immigrants from military service. (Jun 2016)
Buck McKeon on Immigration
Republican Representative (CA-25): Click here for 12 full quotes OR click here for Buck McKeon on other issues.
  • Voted YES on building a fence along the Mexican border. (Sep 2006)
  • Voted YES on preventing tipping off Mexicans about Minuteman Project. (Jun 2006)
  • Voted NO on reporting illegal aliens who receive hospital treatment. (May 2004)
  • Voted YES on extending Immigrant Residency rules. (May 2001)
  • Voted YES on more immigrant visas for skilled workers. (Sep 1998)
  • Rated 0% by FAIR, indicating a voting record loosening immigration. (Dec 2003)
  • Rated 100% by USBC, indicating a sealed-border stance. (Dec 2006)
  • Government services in English only. (Mar 2008)
  • End Birthright Citizenship; no more anchor babies. (Apr 2009)
  • Rated A, by the ALI, indicating a strongly anti-amnesty stance. (Nov 2010)
  • Declare English as the official language of the US. (Feb 2007)
  • Declared English the official language of the US. (Jan 1999)
Gloria Negrete McLeod on Immigration
Democrat (County run 2014) (District 35): Click here for Gloria Negrete McLeod on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Gary Miller on Immigration
Republican Representative (CA-42): Click here for 12 full quotes OR click here for Gary Miller on other issues.
  • Voted YES on building a fence along the Mexican border. (Sep 2006)
  • Voted YES on preventing tipping off Mexicans about Minuteman Project. (Jun 2006)
  • Voted YES on reporting illegal aliens who receive hospital treatment. (May 2004)
  • Voted YES on extending Immigrant Residency rules. (May 2001)
  • Rated 100% by FAIR, indicating a voting record restricting immigration. (Dec 2003)
  • Rated 100% by USBC, indicating a sealed-border stance. (Dec 2006)
  • Government services in English only. (Mar 2008)
  • End Birthright Citizenship; no more anchor babies. (Apr 2009)
  • Rated A by the ALI, indicating a strongly anti-amnesty stance. (Nov 2010)
  • Redefine "birthright citizenship" to exclude illegal aliens. (Jan 2011)
  • Declare English as the official language of the US. (Feb 2007)
  • Declared English the official language of the US. (Jan 1999)
George Miller on Immigration
Democratic Representative (CA-7): Click here for 9 full quotes OR click here for George Miller on other issues.
  • Voted NO on building a fence along the Mexican border. (Sep 2006)
  • Voted NO on preventing tipping off Mexicans about Minuteman Project. (Jun 2006)
  • Voted NO on reporting illegal aliens who receive hospital treatment. (May 2004)
  • Voted YES on extending Immigrant Residency rules. (May 2001)
  • Voted YES on more immigrant visas for skilled workers. (Sep 1998)
  • Rated 0% by FAIR, indicating a voting record loosening immigration. (Dec 2003)
  • Rated 0% by USBC, indicating an open-border stance. (Dec 2006)
  • Allow more visas for STEM college graduates. (Sep 2012)
  • Let illegal alien children attend school. (Mar 2009)
Doug Ose on Immigration
Republican challenger (District 3): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Doug Ose on other issues.
  • Set standards for DACA kids, some should be deported. (Feb 2018)
  • Voted NO on reporting illegal aliens who receive hospital treatment. (May 2004)
  • Voted YES on extending Immigrant Residency rules. (May 2001)
  • English immersion over bilingual education. (Jul 2001)
  • Rated 0% by FAIR, indicating a voting record loosening immigration. (Dec 2003)
Loretta Sanchez on Immigration
Democratic Representative (CA-47): Click here for 8 full quotes OR click here for Loretta Sanchez on other issues.
  • Refugees are not the enemy, today nor in our history. (Nov 2015)
  • Voted NO on building a fence along the Mexican border. (Sep 2006)
  • Voted NO on preventing tipping off Mexicans about Minuteman Project. (Jun 2006)
  • Voted NO on reporting illegal aliens who receive hospital treatment. (May 2004)
  • Voted YES on more immigrant visas for skilled workers. (Sep 1998)
  • Rated 0% by FAIR, indicating a voting record loosening immigration. (Dec 2003)
  • Rated 0% by USBC, indicating an open-border stance. (Dec 2006)
  • Rated Voted to legalize DREAMer immigrants via military service. (Jun 2016)
Henry Waxman on Immigration
Democratic Representative (CA-30): Click here for 9 full quotes OR click here for Henry Waxman on other issues.
  • Voted NO on building a fence along the Mexican border. (Sep 2006)
  • Voted NO on preventing tipping off Mexicans about Minuteman Project. (Jun 2006)
  • Voted NO on reporting illegal aliens who receive hospital treatment. (May 2004)
  • Voted YES on more immigrant visas for skilled workers. (Sep 1998)
  • Rated 0% by FAIR, indicating a voting record loosening immigration. (Dec 2003)
  • Cover child resident aliens under Medicaid and SCHIP. (May 2005)
  • Rated 8% by USBC, indicating an open-border stance. (Dec 2006)
  • Allow more visas for STEM college graduates. (Sep 2012)
  • Let illegal alien children attend school. (Mar 2009)
Cruz Bustamante on Immigration
Former Democratic Lt. Governor: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Cruz Bustamante on other issues.
  • Give undocumented workers driver’s licenses. (Sep 2003)
  • Give undocumented workers all basic government services. (Sep 2003)
  • Give immigrant students same rights to attend UC. (Feb 2002)
Peter Camejo on Immigration
Former Green Challenger (2003): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Peter Camejo on other issues.
  • End apartheid system of defining some immigrants as illegal. (Sep 2003)
  • Give drivers license to Anglo immigrants AND to Latinos. (Sep 2003)
  • Immigrants are necessary to keeping the economy strong. (Nov 2002)
Gray Davis on Immigration
Former Democratic: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Gray Davis on other issues.
  • Diversity is our strength; welcome all good citizens. (Nov 2002)
  • Share costs of legal immigration between states & federal. (Feb 2001)
  • Federal government should deal with criminal repatriation. (Feb 2001)
Arianna Huffington on Immigration
Former Independent Challenger (2003): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Arianna Huffington on other issues.
  • Illegal immigrants already paid price for American dream. (Apr 2008)
  • Deporting 12 million illegals can't be the American way. (Apr 2008)
  • Respect illegal immigrant rights-they’re not terrorists. (Sep 2003)
  • Drivers license to illegal immigrants this bill & every bill. (Sep 2003)
  • Supports immigrant rights. (Aug 2003)
Tom McClintock on Immigration
Former Republican Challenger (2003): Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Tom McClintock on other issues.
  • Complete border fence & enforce all our current laws. (Nov 2008)
  • No drivers license to illegals-it undermines enforcement. (Sep 2003)
  • End Birthright Citizenship; no more anchor babies. (Apr 2009)
  • Rated A by the ALI, indicating a strongly anti-amnesty stance. (Nov 2010)
  • Stop releasing low-risk illegal immigrants. (Mar 2013)
  • Voted YES to ban DREAMer immigrants from military service. (Jun 2016)
Bill Simon on Immigration
Former Republican Challenger (2003): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Bill Simon on other issues.
  • Immigration system needs fundamental reform. (Nov 2002)
Peter Ueberroth on Immigration
Former Republican Challenger (2003): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Peter Ueberroth on other issues.
  • Drivers licenses to illegals because I take a drivers test. (Sep 2003)
  • Opposes illegal immigration, but also opposes Prop 187. (Aug 2003)
Bill Baker on Immigration
Republican Former (1994-) (District 10): Click here for Bill Baker on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Sonny Bono on Immigration
Republican Former (1994-) (District 44): Click here for Sonny Bono on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Tom Campbell on Immigration
2010 Republican Challenger (lost primary): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Tom Campbell on other issues.
  • Voted YES on more immigrant visas for skilled workers. (Sep 1998)
  • Declared English the official language of the US. (Jan 1999)
Cal Dooley on Immigration
Democrat (Until 2004) (District 20): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Cal Dooley on other issues.
  • Voted NO on reporting illegal aliens who receive hospital treatment. (May 2004)
  • Voted YES on extending Immigrant Residency rules. (May 2001)
  • Voted YES on more immigrant visas for skilled workers. (Sep 1998)
  • Rated 0% by FAIR, indicating a voting record loosening immigration. (Dec 2003)
Bob Dornan on Immigration
Republican Former (1994-) (District 46): Click here for Bob Dornan on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Carly Fiorina on Immigration
2010 Republican Senate Challenger: Click here for 9 full quotes OR click here for Carly Fiorina on other issues.
  • People tired of just talking about immigration for 25 years. (Sep 2015)
  • 14th Amendment allows birthright citizenship; do something. (Sep 2015)
  • Pathway to legalization, but not full citizenship. (Feb 2015)
  • Yes to DREAM Act; don't punish kids living American dream. (Feb 2015)
  • Pass immigration reform in a series of bills. (Nov 2014)
  • No comprehensive reform; but yes to DREAM Act. (Sep 2010)
  • Support the Arizona law because feds are not doing their job. (Jun 2010)
  • Opposes continued funding of sanctuary cities. (Sep 2010)
  • Opposes granting amnesty to illegal immigrants. (Sep 2010)
Bill Jones on Immigration
2004 former Republican challenger: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Bill Jones on other issues.
  • Support temporary work visas, but no shortcut to immigration. (Aug 2004)
  • Not even a suggestion of amnesty. (Aug 2004)
  • Oppose amnesty for undocumented immigrants. (May 2004)
Jay Kim on Immigration
Republican Former (1994-) (District 41): Click here for Jay Kim on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Tom Lantos on Immigration
Former Democrat (until 2008) (District 12): Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Tom Lantos on other issues.
  • Voted NO on building a fence along the Mexican border. (Sep 2006)
  • Voted NO on reporting illegal aliens who receive hospital treatment. (May 2004)
  • Voted YES on more immigrant visas for skilled workers. (Sep 1998)
  • Rated 0% by FAIR, indicating a voting record loosening immigration. (Dec 2003)
  • Cover child resident aliens under Medicaid and SCHIP. (May 2005)
  • Rated 0% by USBC, indicating an open-border stance. (Dec 2006)
Robert Matsui on Immigration
Former Democrat (deceased) (District 5): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Robert Matsui on other issues.
  • Voted NO on reporting illegal aliens who receive hospital treatment. (May 2004)
  • Voted YES on extending Immigrant Residency rules. (May 2001)
  • Voted YES on more immigrant visas for skilled workers. (Sep 1998)
  • Rated 0% by FAIR, indicating a voting record loosening immigration. (Dec 2003)
Carlos Moorhead on Immigration
Republican Former (1994-) (District 27): Click here for Carlos Moorhead on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Dick Mountjoy on Immigration
Former Republican Senate Challenger (2006): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Dick Mountjoy on other issues.
  • We must control our borders; and no amnesty. (Apr 2006)
  • Author of Proposition 187. (Jan 2006)
Frank Riggs on Immigration
Republican Former (1994-) (District 1): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Frank Riggs on other issues.
  • Invest in fencing and additional border resources. (Jul 2014)
  • No "parole in place" amnesty. (Jul 2014)
  • Voted NO on more immigrant visas for skilled workers. (Sep 1998)
Andrea Seastrand on Immigration
Republican Former (1994-) (District 22): Click here for Andrea Seastrand on other issues.
    No stance on record.
George Brown on Immigration
Democrat (District 42): Click here for the full quote OR click here for George Brown on other issues.
  • Voted NO on more immigrant visas for skilled workers. (Sep 1998)
Tom Campbell on Immigration
Republican (Retired) (District 15): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Tom Campbell on other issues.
  • Voted YES on more immigrant visas for skilled workers. (Sep 1998)
  • Declared English the official language of the US. (Jan 1999)
Dennis Cardoza on Immigration
Democratic Representative (CA-18): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Dennis Cardoza on other issues.
  • Voted YES on building a fence along the Mexican border. (Sep 2006)
  • Voted YES on preventing tipping off Mexicans about Minuteman Project. (Jun 2006)
  • Voted NO on reporting illegal aliens who receive hospital treatment. (May 2004)
  • Rated 0% by FAIR, indicating a voting record loosening immigration. (Dec 2003)
  • Rated 33% by USBC, indicating a mixed record on open borders. (Dec 2006)
Gary Condit on Immigration
Democrat (District 18): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Gary Condit on other issues.
  • Voted YES on extending Immigrant Residency rules. (May 2001)
  • Voted NO on more immigrant visas for skilled workers. (Sep 1998)
Christopher Cox on Immigration
Republican (District 47): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Christopher Cox on other issues.
  • Voted YES on reporting illegal aliens who receive hospital treatment. (May 2004)
  • Voted YES on more immigrant visas for skilled workers. (Sep 1998)
  • Rated 100% by FAIR, indicating a voting record restricting immigration. (Dec 2003)
  • Declared English the official language of the US. (Jan 1999)
Duke Cunningham on Immigration
Republican (District 51): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Duke Cunningham on other issues.
  • Voted YES on reporting illegal aliens who receive hospital treatment. (May 2004)
  • Voted YES on extending Immigrant Residency rules. (May 2001)
  • Voted YES on more immigrant visas for skilled workers. (Sep 1998)
  • Rated 0% by FAIR, indicating a voting record loosening immigration. (Dec 2003)
Ron Dellums on Immigration
Democrat (1993-1998) (District 9): Click here for Ron Dellums on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Julian Dixon on Immigration
Democrat (District 32): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Julian Dixon on other issues.
  • Voted YES on more immigrant visas for skilled workers. (Sep 1998)
John Doolittle on Immigration
Republican Representative (CA-4): Click here for 9 full quotes OR click here for John Doolittle on other issues.
  • Voted YES on building a fence along the Mexican border. (Sep 2006)
  • Voted YES on preventing tipping off Mexicans about Minuteman Project. (Jun 2006)
  • Voted YES on reporting illegal aliens who receive hospital treatment. (May 2004)
  • Voted YES on extending Immigrant Residency rules. (May 2001)
  • Voted YES on more immigrant visas for skilled workers. (Sep 1998)
  • Rated 100% by FAIR, indicating a voting record restricting immigration. (Dec 2003)
  • Rated 100% by USBC, indicating a sealed-border stance. (Dec 2006)
  • Declare English as the official language of the US. (Feb 2007)
  • Declared English the official language of the US. (Jan 1999)
David Dreier on Immigration
Republican Representative (CA-26): Click here for 9 full quotes OR click here for David Dreier on other issues.
  • Voted YES on building a fence along the Mexican border. (Sep 2006)
  • Voted YES on preventing tipping off Mexicans about Minuteman Project. (Jun 2006)
  • Voted NO on reporting illegal aliens who receive hospital treatment. (May 2004)
  • Voted YES on extending Immigrant Residency rules. (May 2001)
  • Voted YES on more immigrant visas for skilled workers. (Sep 1998)
  • English immersion over bilingual education. (Jul 2001)
  • Rated 0% by FAIR, indicating a voting record loosening immigration. (Dec 2003)
  • Rated 100% by USBC, indicating a sealed-border stance. (Dec 2006)
  • Declare English as the official language of the US. (Feb 2007)
Vic Fazio on Immigration
Democrat (District 3): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Vic Fazio on other issues.
  • Voted YES on more immigrant visas for skilled workers. (Sep 1998)
Bob Filner on Immigration
Democratic Representative (CA-51): Click here for 9 full quotes OR click here for Bob Filner on other issues.
  • Voted NO on building a fence along the Mexican border. (Sep 2006)
  • Voted NO on reporting illegal aliens who receive hospital treatment. (May 2004)
  • Voted YES on extending Immigrant Residency rules. (May 2001)
  • Voted NO on more immigrant visas for skilled workers. (Sep 1998)
  • Rated 0% by FAIR, indicating a voting record loosening immigration. (Dec 2003)
  • Comprehensive immigration reform without amnesty. (May 2005)
  • Rated 0% by USBC, indicating an open-border stance. (Dec 2006)
  • Allow more visas for STEM college graduates. (Sep 2012)
  • Let illegal alien children attend school. (Mar 2009)
Elton Gallegly on Immigration
Republican Representative (CA-24): Click here for 8 full quotes OR click here for Elton Gallegly on other issues.
  • Voted YES on building a fence along the Mexican border. (Sep 2006)
  • Voted YES on reporting illegal aliens who receive hospital treatment. (May 2004)
  • Voted YES on extending Immigrant Residency rules. (May 2001)
  • Voted NO on more immigrant visas for skilled workers. (Sep 1998)
  • Rated 100% by FAIR, indicating a voting record restricting immigration. (Dec 2003)
  • Rated 100% by USBC, indicating a sealed-border stance. (Dec 2006)
  • Government services in English only. (Mar 2008)
  • Rated A by the ALI, indicating a strongly anti-amnesty stance. (Nov 2010)
James Gray on Immigration
2004 former Libertarian challenger: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for James Gray on other issues.
  • Feds should reimburse costs of failed immigration policy. (Aug 2004)
  • More agricultural worker visas. (Aug 2004)
  • Implement a workable and fair immigration system. (May 2004)
Jane Harman on Immigration
Democratic Representative (CA-36): Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for Jane Harman on other issues.
  • Voted NO on building a fence along the Mexican border. (Sep 2006)
  • Voted NO on reporting illegal aliens who receive hospital treatment. (May 2004)
  • Voted YES on extending Immigrant Residency rules. (May 2001)
  • Rated 0% by FAIR, indicating a voting record loosening immigration. (Dec 2003)
  • Comprehensive immigration reform without amnesty. (May 2005)
  • Rated 17% by USBC, indicating an open-border stance. (Dec 2006)
  • Let illegal alien children attend school. (Mar 2009)
Wally Herger on Immigration
Republican Representative (CA-2): Click here for 10 full quotes OR click here for Wally Herger on other issues.
  • Voted YES on building a fence along the Mexican border. (Sep 2006)
  • Voted YES on preventing tipping off Mexicans about Minuteman Project. (Jun 2006)
  • Voted NO on extending Immigrant Residency rules. (May 2001)
  • Voted YES on more immigrant visas for skilled workers. (Sep 1998)
  • Rated 100% by FAIR, indicating a voting record restricting immigration. (Dec 2003)
  • Rated 100% by USBC, indicating a sealed-border stance. (Dec 2006)
  • End Birthright Citizenship; no more anchor babies. (Apr 2009)
  • Rated A by the ALI, indicating a strongly anti-amnesty stance. (Nov 2010)
  • Declare English as the official language of the US. (Feb 2007)
  • Declared English the official language of the US. (Jan 1999)
Keith Holbrook on Immigration
Former Republican Primary Challenger (2012): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Keith Holbrook on other issues.
  • No benefits provided to anyone here illegally. (Jul 2011)
Steve Horn on Immigration
Republican (District 38): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Steve Horn on other issues.
  • Voted YES on extending Immigrant Residency rules. (May 2001)
  • Voted NO on more immigrant visas for skilled workers. (Sep 1998)
  • English immersion over bilingual education. (Jul 2001)
  • Declared English the official language of the US. (Jan 1999)
Duncan Hunter on Immigration
Republican Representative (CA-52): Click here for 23 full quotes OR click here for Duncan Hunter on other issues.
  • Hispanic community does not agree with having open borders. (Dec 2007)
  • Folks here illegally have to leave, to protect our jobs. (Sep 2007)
  • Rescind Bush’s order allowing Mexican trucks on US roads. (Sep 2007)
  • Complete fence, despite difficulties, because it’s the law. (Sep 2007)
  • FactCheck: Only 9 miles of fence in San Diego after 11 years. (Sep 2007)
  • This administration has “the slows” on border enforcement. (May 2007)
  • Keep rule barring immigrants from running for president. (May 2007)
  • I built the 854-mile border fence and it cut down crime. (May 2007)
  • FactCheck: 854-mile fence shifted crime more than cutting it. (May 2007)
  • Hinting at amnesty causes a rush to the border. (Feb 2007)
  • Voted YES on building a fence along the Mexican border. (Sep 2006)
  • Voted YES on preventing tipping off Mexicans about Minuteman Project. (Jun 2006)
  • Voted YES on reporting illegal aliens who receive hospital treatment. (May 2004)
  • Voted NO on extending Immigrant Residency rules. (May 2001)
  • Voted NO on more immigrant visas for skilled workers. (Sep 1998)
  • Rated 100% by FAIR, indicating a voting record restricting immigration. (Dec 2003)
  • Rated 92% by USBC, indicating a sealed-border stance. (Dec 2006)
  • End Birthright Citizenship; no more anchor babies. (Apr 2009)
  • Redefine "birthright citizenship" to exclude illegal aliens. (Jan 2011)
  • Stop releasing low-risk illegal immigrants. (Mar 2013)
  • Voted YES to ban DREAMer immigrants from military service. (Jun 2016)
  • Increase both high-skill and family-based visa caps. (Apr 2019)
  • Declared English the official language of the US. (Jan 1999)
Steven Kuykendall on Immigration
Republican (District 36): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Steven Kuykendall on other issues.
  • Declared English the official language of the US. (Jan 1999)
Jerry Lewis on Immigration
Republican Representative (CA-41): Click here for 8 full quotes OR click here for Jerry Lewis on other issues.
  • Voted YES on building a fence along the Mexican border. (Sep 2006)
  • Voted YES on preventing tipping off Mexicans about Minuteman Project. (Jun 2006)
  • Voted NO on reporting illegal aliens who receive hospital treatment. (May 2004)
  • Voted YES on extending Immigrant Residency rules. (May 2001)
  • Voted YES on more immigrant visas for skilled workers. (Sep 1998)
  • English immersion over bilingual education. (Jul 2001)
  • Rated 0% by FAIR, indicating a voting record loosening immigration. (Dec 2003)
  • Rated 58% by USBC, indicating a mixed record on open borders. (Dec 2006)
Gail Lightfoot on Immigration
2000 Libertarian Challenger for Senate (CA): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Gail Lightfoot on other issues.
  • Unlimited legal entry; the limit is the real problem. (Jul 2010)
  • Opposes “Immigration helps our economy”. (Oct 2000)
Marty Martinez on Immigration
Republican (District 31): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Marty Martinez on other issues.
  • Voted NO on more immigrant visas for skilled workers. (Sep 1998)
Juanita Millender-McDonald on Immigration
Democrat (District 37): Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Juanita Millender-McDonald on other issues.
  • Voted NO on building a fence along the Mexican border. (Sep 2006)
  • Voted NO on preventing tipping off Mexicans about Minuteman Project. (Jun 2006)
  • Voted NO on reporting illegal aliens who receive hospital treatment. (May 2004)
  • Voted YES on extending Immigrant Residency rules. (May 2001)
  • Voted NO on more immigrant visas for skilled workers. (Sep 1998)
  • Rated 0% by FAIR, indicating a voting record loosening immigration. (Dec 2003)
Ron Packard on Immigration
Republican (District 48): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Ron Packard on other issues.
  • Voted YES on more immigrant visas for skilled workers. (Sep 1998)
  • Declared English the official language of the US. (Jan 1999)
Richard Pombo on Immigration
Republican (District 11): Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Richard Pombo on other issues.
  • Voted YES on building a fence along the Mexican border. (Sep 2006)
  • Voted NO on reporting illegal aliens who receive hospital treatment. (May 2004)
  • Voted YES on extending Immigrant Residency rules. (May 2001)
  • Voted YES on more immigrant visas for skilled workers. (Sep 1998)
  • Rated 0% by FAIR, indicating a voting record loosening immigration. (Dec 2003)
  • Declared English the official language of the US. (Jan 1999)
George Radanovich on Immigration
Republican Representative (CA-19): Click here for 8 full quotes OR click here for George Radanovich on other issues.
  • Voted YES on building a fence along the Mexican border. (Sep 2006)
  • Voted YES on preventing tipping off Mexicans about Minuteman Project. (Jun 2006)
  • Voted YES on reporting illegal aliens who receive hospital treatment. (May 2004)
  • Voted YES on extending Immigrant Residency rules. (May 2001)
  • Voted YES on more immigrant visas for skilled workers. (Sep 1998)
  • Rated 0% by FAIR, indicating a voting record loosening immigration. (Dec 2003)
  • Rated 92% by USBC, indicating a sealed-border stance. (Dec 2006)
  • Declared English the official language of the US. (Jan 1999)
James Rogan on Immigration
Republican (District 27): Click here for the full quote OR click here for James Rogan on other issues.
  • Voted YES on more immigrant visas for skilled workers. (Sep 1998)
Hilda Solis on Immigration
Democratic Representative (CA-32): Click here for 8 full quotes OR click here for Hilda Solis on other issues.
  • Supports "Fast for Families" in favor of immigration reform. (Nov 2013)
  • Voted NO on building a fence along the Mexican border. (Sep 2006)
  • Voted NO on preventing tipping off Mexicans about Minuteman Project. (Jun 2006)
  • Voted NO on reporting illegal aliens who receive hospital treatment. (May 2004)
  • Voted YES on extending Immigrant Residency rules. (May 2001)
  • Rated 0% by FAIR, indicating a voting record loosening immigration. (Dec 2003)
  • Cover child resident aliens under Medicaid and SCHIP. (May 2005)
  • Rated 0% by USBC, indicating an open-border stance. (Dec 2006)
Orly Taitz on Immigration
Former Republican Primary Challenger (2012): Click here for Orly Taitz on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Ellen Tauscher on Immigration
Democratic Representative (CA-10): Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for Ellen Tauscher on other issues.
  • Voted NO on building a fence along the Mexican border. (Sep 2006)
  • Voted NO on preventing tipping off Mexicans about Minuteman Project. (Jun 2006)
  • Voted NO on reporting illegal aliens who receive hospital treatment. (May 2004)
  • Voted YES on extending Immigrant Residency rules. (May 2001)
  • Voted YES on more immigrant visas for skilled workers. (Sep 1998)
  • Rated 0% by FAIR, indicating a voting record loosening immigration. (Dec 2003)
  • Rated 8% by USBC, indicating an open-border stance. (Dec 2006)
Bill Thomas on Immigration
Republican (District 21): Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Bill Thomas on other issues.
  • Voted YES on building a fence along the Mexican border. (Sep 2006)
  • Voted YES on preventing tipping off Mexicans about Minuteman Project. (Jun 2006)
  • Voted NO on reporting illegal aliens who receive hospital treatment. (May 2004)
  • Voted YES on extending Immigrant Residency rules. (May 2001)
  • Voted YES on more immigrant visas for skilled workers. (Sep 1998)
  • Rated 0% by FAIR, indicating a voting record loosening immigration. (Dec 2003)
Esteban Torres on Immigration
Democrat (District 34): Click here for Esteban Torres on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Andy Vidak on Immigration
Republican Challenger 2010 (District 20): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Andy Vidak on other issues.
  • No to amnesty; yes to guest worker program. (Nov 2010)
Diane Watson on Immigration
Democratic Representative (CA-33): Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Diane Watson on other issues.
  • Voted NO on building a fence along the Mexican border. (Sep 2006)
  • Voted NO on preventing tipping off Mexicans about Minuteman Project. (Jun 2006)
  • Voted NO on reporting illegal aliens who receive hospital treatment. (May 2004)
  • Rated 0% by FAIR, indicating a voting record loosening immigration. (Dec 2003)
  • Rated 0% by USBC, indicating an open-border stance. (Dec 2006)
  • Let illegal alien children attend school. (Mar 2009)
Lynn Woolsey on Immigration
Democratic Representative (CA-6): Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for Lynn Woolsey on other issues.
  • Voted NO on building a fence along the Mexican border. (Sep 2006)
  • Voted NO on reporting illegal aliens who receive hospital treatment. (May 2004)
  • Voted YES on extending Immigrant Residency rules. (May 2001)
  • Voted YES on more immigrant visas for skilled workers. (Sep 1998)
  • Rated 0% by FAIR, indicating a voting record loosening immigration. (Dec 2003)
  • Rated 0% by USBC, indicating an open-border stance. (Dec 2006)
  • Let illegal alien children attend school. (Mar 2009)
Howard Berman on Immigration
Democratic Representative (CA-28): Click here for 8 full quotes OR click here for Howard Berman on other issues.
  • Voted NO on building a fence along the Mexican border. (Sep 2006)
  • Voted NO on preventing tipping off Mexicans about Minuteman Project. (Jun 2006)
  • Voted NO on reporting illegal aliens who receive hospital treatment. (May 2004)
  • Voted YES on extending Immigrant Residency rules. (May 2001)
  • Voted YES on more immigrant visas for skilled workers. (Sep 1998)
  • Rated 0% by FAIR, indicating a voting record loosening immigration. (Dec 2003)
  • Rated 8% by USBC, indicating an open-border stance. (Dec 2006)
  • Sponsored bill letting illegal alien children attend school. (Mar 2009)
Brian Bilbray on Immigration
Republican Representative (CA-50): Click here for 9 full quotes OR click here for Brian Bilbray on other issues.
  • Reimburse states for providing services to illegal aliens. (Nov 2000)
  • Voted YES on building a fence along the Mexican border. (Sep 2006)
  • Voted YES on more immigrant visas for skilled workers. (Sep 1998)
  • Rated 100% by USBC, indicating a sealed-border stance. (Dec 2006)
  • End Birthright Citizenship; no more anchor babies. (Apr 2009)
  • Rated A by the ALI, indicating a strongly anti-amnesty stance. (Nov 2010)
  • Redefine "birthright citizenship" to exclude illegal aliens. (Jan 2011)
  • Declare English as the official language of the US. (Feb 2007)
  • Declared English the official language of the US. (Jan 1999)
Mary Bono on Immigration
Republican Representative (CA-45): Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for Mary Bono on other issues.
  • Voted YES on building a fence along the Mexican border. (Sep 2006)
  • Voted NO on reporting illegal aliens who receive hospital treatment. (May 2004)
  • Voted YES on extending Immigrant Residency rules. (May 2001)
  • Voted YES on more immigrant visas for skilled workers. (Sep 1998)
  • Rated 0% by FAIR, indicating a voting record loosening immigration. (Dec 2003)
  • Rated 75% by USBC, indicating a sealed-border stance. (Dec 2006)
  • Declared English the official language of the US. (Jan 1999)
James Bradley on Immigration
Republican Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for James Bradley on other issues.
  • Opposes California's sanctuary state laws. (Feb 2019)
Charlie Brown on Immigration
Democrat (District 4): Click here for Charlie Brown on other issues.
    No stance on record.
TJ Cox on Immigration
Democrat (District 21): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for TJ Cox on other issues.
  • Path to citizenship, protect DACA recipients. (Apr 2020)
  • Opposes border wall, according to CC survey. (Aug 2018)
  • PVS:Let illegal immigrants apply for citizenship. (Aug 2018)
  • Increase both high-skill and family-based visa caps. (Sep 2019)
Elizabeth Emken on Immigration
Republican Challenger: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Elizabeth Emken on other issues.
  • Comprehensive solution that starts by securing our borders. (May 2012)
  • Against amnesty because it would make problem worse. (Mar 2012)
Mike Garcia on Immigration
Republican (District 25): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Mike Garcia on other issues.
Jerome Horton on Immigration
Democratic Challenger: Click here for Jerome Horton on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Darrell Issa on Immigration
Republican Representative (CA-49); Initiator of Recall CA Governor: Click here for 13 full quotes OR click here for Darrell Issa on other issues.
  • Sanctuary cities are illegal and should not be allowed. (Oct 2020)
  • Voted YES on building a fence along the Mexican border. (Sep 2006)
  • Voted YES on preventing tipping off Mexicans about Minuteman Project. (Jun 2006)
  • Voted NO on reporting illegal aliens who receive hospital treatment. (May 2004)
  • Voted YES on extending Immigrant Residency rules. (May 2001)
  • Rated 0% by FAIR, indicating a voting record loosening immigration. (Dec 2003)
  • Rated 100% by USBC, indicating a sealed-border stance. (Dec 2006)
  • End Birthright Citizenship; no more anchor babies. (Apr 2009)
  • Rated C+ by the ALI, indicating an acceptably anti-amnesty stance. (Nov 2010)
  • Voted YES to ban DREAMer immigrants from military service. (Jun 2016)
  • Declare English as the official language of the US. (Feb 2007)
  • Pro-border wall, according to PVS survey. (Sep 2020)
  • Anti-illegal immigrant, according to PVS survey. (Sep 2020)
Sara Jacobs on Immigration
Democrat (District 53): Click here for Sara Jacobs on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Young Kim on Immigration
Republican (District 39): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Young Kim on other issues.
  • Fix broken system and encourage legal immigration. (Aug 2020)
  • Supports pathway to citizenship for DACA recipients. (Oct 2018)
  • PVS:Let illegal immigrants apply for citizenship. (Aug 2018)
Dan Lungren on Immigration
Republican Representative (CA-3): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Dan Lungren on other issues.
  • Voted YES on building a fence along the Mexican border. (Sep 2006)
  • Voted YES on preventing tipping off Mexicans about Minuteman Project. (Jun 2006)
  • Rated 100% by USBC, indicating a sealed-border stance. (Dec 2006)
  • End Birthright Citizenship; no more anchor babies. (Apr 2009)
  • Rated A by the ALI, indicating a strongly anti-amnesty stance. (Nov 2010)
Jay Obernolte on Immigration
Republican (District 8): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Jay Obernolte on other issues.
  • Opposed California sanctuary state law. (Jul 2020)
  • Anti-illegal immigrant, according to PVS survey. (Sep 2020)
Alex Padilla on Immigration
Democratic Appointee: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Alex Padilla on other issues.
  • Battle over Prop. 187 led to involvement in politics. (Oct 2020)
  • Voted YES on driver's license for undocumented immigrants. (Sep 2013)
Laura Richardson on Immigration
Democrat: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Laura Richardson on other issues.
  • No border fence; yes path to citizenship. (Mar 2008)
Harley Rouda on Immigration
Democrat (District 48): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Harley Rouda on other issues.
  • Comprehensive immigration reform with pathway to citizenship. (Oct 2018)
  • Increase both high-skill and family-based visa caps. (Mar 2019)
Christy Smith on Immigration
Democrat (District 25): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Christy Smith on other issues.
  • Path to citizenship for DREAMers and law-abiding residents. (May 2020)
Pete Stark on Immigration
Democratic Representative (CA-13): Click here for 9 full quotes OR click here for Pete Stark on other issues.
  • Voted NO on building a fence along the Mexican border. (Sep 2006)
  • Voted NO on preventing tipping off Mexicans about Minuteman Project. (Jun 2006)
  • Voted NO on reporting illegal aliens who receive hospital treatment. (May 2004)
  • Voted YES on extending Immigrant Residency rules. (May 2001)
  • Voted NO on more immigrant visas for skilled workers. (Sep 1998)
  • Rated 0% by FAIR, indicating a voting record loosening immigration. (Dec 2003)
  • Rated 0% by USBC, indicating an open-border stance. (Dec 2006)
  • Allow more visas for STEM college graduates. (Sep 2012)
  • Let illegal alien children attend school. (Mar 2009)
Michelle Steel on Immigration
Republican (District 48): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Michelle Steel on other issues.
  • Supports border wall to keep drugs and gangs out. (Feb 2021)
David Valadao on Immigration
Republican (District 21): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for David Valadao on other issues.
  • Develop path to citizenship and do not separate families. (Jul 2020)
  • Rated Voted to legalize DREAMer immigrants via military service. (Jun 2016)
  • Pro-immigrant, according to PVS survey. (Sep 2020)
Lily Zhou on Immigration
Republican Challenger: Click here for Lily Zhou on other issues.
    No stance on record.

                                                                                                                                                                               
  

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