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Stacey Abrams on Immigration
Democratic Gubernatorial Challenger (GA); 2020 Veepstakes contender: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Stacey Abrams on other issues.
  • 21st-century Immigration plan, not walls nor open borders. (Feb 2019)
  • Advocates a clean DREAM Act. (Nov 2018)
  • Colleges need not act as immigration enforcement officers. (Mar 2017)
Keisha Lance Bottoms on Immigration
Atlanta Mayor: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Keisha Lance Bottoms on other issues.
  • Offer pro bono assistance to immigrants facing deportation. (Apr 2020)
  • Executive Order: end receiving ICE detainees. (Sep 2018)
Casey Cagle on Immigration
Republican candidate for Governor: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Casey Cagle on other issues.
  • AdWatch: Crack down on sanctuary cities. (Mar 2018)
  • Check immigration status after minor offenses. (Mar 2006)
Jason Carter on Immigration
Democratic Gubernatorial Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Jason Carter on other issues.
  • Voted to keep public benefits for undocumented immigrants. (Mar 2014)
Nathan Deal on Immigration
Republican Governor; previously Representative (GA-10): Click here for 12 full quotes OR click here for Nathan Deal on other issues.
  • Executive order to not accept Syrian refugees. (Nov 2015)
  • 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)
  • Sponsored bill ending Birthright Citizenship & anchor babies. (Apr 2009)
  • Declare English as the official language of the US. (Feb 2007)
  • Declared English the official language of the US. (Jan 1999)
Shane Hazel on Immigration
Libertarian challenger for Governor: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Shane Hazel on other issues.
  • Shut off the welfare magnet; have troops patrol border. (Apr 2018)
  • Anti-border wall, according to AFA survey. (Sep 2020)
  • Anti-ICE, according to AFA survey. (Sep 2020)
Hunter Hill on Immigration
Republican candidate for Governor: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Hunter Hill on other issues.
  • No sanctuary cities in Georgia. (Sep 2017)
Andrew Hunt on Immigration
Libertarian Governor Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Andrew Hunt on other issues.
  • Pathway to citizenship on a limited basis. (Sep 2014)
Vernon Jones on Immigration
Democratic Senate challenger: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Vernon Jones on other issues.
  • Co-sponsored bill to crack down on illegal immigrants. (Apr 2021)
  • Colleges should not be allowed to have sanctuary policies. (Feb 2017)
  • Supports comprehensive immigration reform & work visas. (May 2008)
Brian Kemp on Immigration
Republican candidate for Governor: Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Brian Kemp on other issues.
  • End DACA; round up criminal illegals. (Nov 2018)
  • Georgia interests over immigrants. (Sep 2017)
  • Crack down on illegal immigration. (Apr 2017)
  • No immigrant driver licenses so they can't vote fraudulently. (May 2010)
  • Check immigration status after minor offenses. (Mar 2006)
Kandiss Taylor on Immigration
Republican Challenger: Click here for Kandiss Taylor on other issues.
    No stance on record.

Senate:

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Jim Barksdale on Immigration
Democratic candidate for Senate: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Jim Barksdale on other issues.
  • Pass comprehensive reform & bring 11M out of shadows. (Aug 2016)
John Barrow on Immigration
Democratic Representative (GA-12): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for John Barrow 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 83% by USBC, indicating a sealed-border stance. (Dec 2006)
  • Rated A- by the ALI, indicating a strongly anti-amnesty stance. (Nov 2010)
Paul Broun on Immigration
Republican: Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Paul Broun on other issues.
  • Protect the borders; prevent illegal entry. (Jul 2014)
  • 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)
  • No birthright citizenship unless one parent is an American. (Feb 2013)
  • Declare English as the official language of the US. (Feb 2007)
Jason Carter on Immigration
Democratic challenger for 2-year special election: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Jason Carter on other issues.
  • Voted to keep public benefits for undocumented immigrants. (Mar 2014)
Doug Collins on Immigration
Republican challenger for 2-year special election: Click here for 11 full quotes OR click here for Doug Collins on other issues.
  • Co-sponsored Build the Wall, Enforce the Law Act. (Nov 2020)
  • Enhance security, no tax dollars to sanctuary cities. (Nov 2019)
  • Crack down on sanctuary cities & criminal aliens. (Nov 2019)
  • Secure the border and disallow amnesty. (Nov 2012)
  • Supports exiting US to apply for citizenship. (Sep 2012)
  • No birthright citizenship unless one parent is an American. (Feb 2014)
  • Voted YES to ban DREAMer immigrants from military service. (Jun 2016)
  • Strongly pro-border wall, according to AFA survey. (Sep 2020)
  • Strongly pro-ICE, according to AFA survey. (Sep 2020)
  • Strongly anti-sanctuary city, according to AFA survey. (Sep 2020)
  • Pro-border security, according to CC survey. (Sep 2020)
Phil Gingrey on Immigration
Republican Representative (GA-11): Click here for 11 full quotes OR click here for Phil Gingrey 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)
  • 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)
  • No birthright citizenship unless one parent is an American. (Jan 2013)
  • Declare English as the official language of the US. (Feb 2007)
Derrick Grayson on Immigration
Republican Senate candidate: Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Derrick Grayson on other issues.
Karen Handel on Immigration
Republican Challenger: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Karen Handel on other issues.
  • Ok with 6-country immigration ban, but no religious test. (Jun 2017)
  • Immigration bill is 1,000 pages of industry rewards. (Jan 2014)
  • SAVE: Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlement Program. (Aug 2010)
Shane Hazel on Immigration
Libertarian Senate nominee: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Shane Hazel on other issues.
  • Shut off the welfare magnet; have troops patrol border. (Apr 2018)
  • Anti-border wall, according to AFA survey. (Sep 2020)
  • Anti-ICE, according to AFA survey. (Sep 2020)
Johnny Isakson on Immigration
Republican Jr Senator; previously Rep (GA-6): Click here for 16 full quotes OR click here for Johnny Isakson on other issues.
  • Voted NO on continuing federal funds for declared "sanctuary cities". (Mar 2008)
  • Voted NO on comprehensive immigration reform. (Jun 2007)
  • Voted YES 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 NO on establishing a Guest Worker program. (May 2006)
  • Voted NO on allowing illegal aliens to participate in Social Security. (May 2006)
  • Voted NO on giving Guest Workers a path to citizenship. (May 2006)
  • Voted YES 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 100% by FAIR, indicating a voting record restricting immigration. (Dec 2003)
  • Rated 100% by USBC, indicating a sealed-border stance. (Dec 2006)
  • Rated A- by the ALI, indicating a strongly anti-amnesty stance. (Nov 2010)
  • Rated Support national emergency at the Southern border. (Mar 2019)
  • Declared English the official language of the US. (Jan 1999)
Jack Kingston on Immigration
Republican Representative (GA-1): Click here for 11 full quotes OR click here for Jack Kingston 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 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)
  • Redefine "birthright citizenship" to exclude illegal aliens. (Jan 2011)
  • No birthright citizenship unless one parent is an American. (Jul 2013)
  • Declared English the official language of the US. (Jan 1999)
Matt Lieberman on Immigration
Democratic challenger for 2-year special election: Click here for Matt Lieberman on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Kelly Loeffler on Immigration
Republican Jr Senator: Click here for 8 full quotes OR click here for Kelly Loeffler on other issues.
Jon Ossoff on Immigration
Democratic Senate challenger: Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Jon Ossoff on other issues.
  • DREAMers are Americans and here to stay. (Nov 2020)
  • Strengthen borders, path for undocumented immigrants. (Jul 2020)
  • Unconstitutional to slander or ban entire religious groups. (Apr 2017)
  • Anti-border security, according to CC survey. (Sep 2020)
  • Anti-border wall, according to PVS survey. (Sep 2020)
David Perdue on Immigration
Republican challenger: Click here for 8 full quotes OR click here for David Perdue on other issues.
  • Citizenship for DACA tied to cutting immigration. (Nov 2020)
  • Protect the borders; prevent illegal entry. (Sep 2014)
  • Strictly enforce current laws; focus on true border security. (Jul 2013)
  • ICE performs vital functions that protect American families. (Jul 2018)
  • Rated Support national emergency at the Southern border. (Mar 2019)
  • Pro-border security, according to CC survey. (Sep 2020)
  • Pro-border wall, according to PVS survey. (Sep 2020)
  • Anti-illegal immigrant, according to PVS survey. (Sep 2020)
Tom Price on Immigration
Republican Representative (GA-6): Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for Tom Price 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 92% 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)
  • Voted YES to ban DREAMer immigrants from military service. (Jun 2016)
  • Declare English as the official language of the US. (Feb 2007)
Valencia Stovall on Immigration
Independent challenger for 2-year special election: Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Valencia Stovall on other issues.
  • Pathway to citizenship for illegal aliens. (Oct 2020)
  • Construct wall on Mexican border; then rolling legalization. (Oct 2020)
  • Pro-border wall, according to AFA survey. (Sep 2020)
  • Pro-ICE, according to AFA survey. (Sep 2020)
Amanda Swafford on Immigration
Libertarian Challenger: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Amanda Swafford on other issues.
  • Earned citizenship after fines & wait times. (Oct 2014)
  • Protect the borders; prevent illegal entry. (Sep 2014)
  • No caps on number of visas allowed. (Sep 2014)
Ed Tarver on Immigration
Democratic GA-2 Senate Challenger: Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Ed Tarver on other issues.
  • Immigrants seek the opportunities of the American Dream. (Nov 2020)
  • Anti-border wall, according to AFA survey. (Sep 2020)
  • Pro-ICE, according to AFA survey. (Sep 2020)
  • Pro-sanctuary city, according to AFA survey. (Sep 2020)
Ted Terry on Immigration
Democratic Senate challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Ted Terry on other issues.
  • Refugees exemplify the best of what America offers. (Dec 2019)
Teresa Tomlinson on Immigration
Democratic 2020 Senate Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Teresa Tomlinson on other issues.
  • End family separation & citizenship for DREAMers. (Jan 2020)
Raphael Warnock on Immigration
Democratic Challenger: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Raphael Warnock on other issues.
  • Jesus was an "undocumented immigrant". (Nov 2020)
  • Pro-immigrant, according to PVS survey. (Sep 2020)

House:


Rick Allen on Immigration
Republican House Member (District 12): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Rick Allen on other issues.
  • Our borders remain vulnerable; block any amnesty. (Nov 2014)
  • Protect the border and to prevent illegal entry. (Sep 2014)
  • Voted YES to ban DREAMer immigrants from military service. (Jun 2016)
John Barrow on Immigration
Democratic Representative (GA-12): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for John Barrow 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 83% by USBC, indicating a sealed-border stance. (Dec 2006)
  • Rated A- by the ALI, indicating a strongly anti-amnesty stance. (Nov 2010)
Sanford Bishop on Immigration
Democratic Representative (GA-2): Click here for 9 full quotes OR click here for Sanford Bishop 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 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. (Feb 2019)
Buddy Carter on Immigration
Republican House Member (District 1): Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Buddy Carter on other issues.
  • Oppose amnesty or anything that resembles amnesty. (Sep 2014)
  • Protect the borders; prevent illegal entry. (Sep 2014)
  • Supports deportation of illlegals, according to Faith2Action. (Jul 2014)
  • Supports deportation of illlegals, according to PVS rating. (Sep 2014)
  • Voted YES to ban DREAMer immigrants from military service. (Jun 2016)
  • Analyze terrorism and criminal threats on southwest border. (Feb 2016)
Doug Collins on Immigration
Republican (District 9): Click here for 11 full quotes OR click here for Doug Collins on other issues.
  • Co-sponsored Build the Wall, Enforce the Law Act. (Nov 2020)
  • Enhance security, no tax dollars to sanctuary cities. (Nov 2019)
  • Crack down on sanctuary cities & criminal aliens. (Nov 2019)
  • Secure the border and disallow amnesty. (Nov 2012)
  • Supports exiting US to apply for citizenship. (Sep 2012)
  • No birthright citizenship unless one parent is an American. (Feb 2014)
  • Voted YES to ban DREAMer immigrants from military service. (Jun 2016)
  • Strongly pro-border wall, according to AFA survey. (Sep 2020)
  • Strongly pro-ICE, according to AFA survey. (Sep 2020)
  • Strongly anti-sanctuary city, according to AFA survey. (Sep 2020)
  • Pro-border security, according to CC survey. (Sep 2020)
Drew Ferguson on Immigration
Republican (District 3): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Drew Ferguson on other issues.
  • We CANNOT allow this flow of unvetted refugees to continue. (Nov 2016)
  • Supports constructing a wall to control our border. (Nov 2016)
  • Supports ban on resettlement of Syrian refugees. (Nov 2016)
  • Supports illegals returning to country of origin. (Nov 2016)
Tom Graves on Immigration
Republican (District 14): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Tom Graves on other issues.
  • End Birthright Citizenship; no more anchor babies. (Apr 2009)
  • No birthright citizenship unless one parent is an American. (Feb 2013)
  • Voted YES to ban DREAMer immigrants from military service. (Jun 2016)
Jody Hice on Immigration
Republican House Member (District 10): Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Jody Hice on other issues.
  • Protect the borders; prevent illegal entry. (Sep 2014)
  • No amnesty; no benefits to aliens; no sanctuary cities. (May 2014)
  • Supports deportation of illlegals, according to Faith2Action. (Jul 2014)
  • Supports deportation of illlegals, according to PVS rating. (Sep 2014)
  • Voted YES to ban DREAMer immigrants from military service. (Jun 2016)
  • Increase both high-skill and family-based visa caps. (Sep 2019)
Hank Johnson on Immigration
Democrat: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Hank Johnson on other issues.
  • 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. (Feb 2019)
John Lewis on Immigration
Democratic Representative (GA-5): Click here for 9 full quotes OR click here for John Lewis 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 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. (Apr 2016)
Barry Loudermilk on Immigration
Republican House Member (District 11): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Barry Loudermilk on other issues.
  • Protect the borders; prevent illegal entry. (Sep 2014)
  • Control our own borders and enforce existing laws. (Jul 2014)
  • Supports deportation of illlegals, according to Faith2Action. (Jul 2014)
  • Supports deportation of illlegals, according to PVS rating. (Sep 2014)
  • Voted YES to ban DREAMer immigrants from military service. (Jun 2016)
Lucy McBath on Immigration
Democrat (District 6): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Lucy McBath on other issues.
  • Increase both high-skill and family-based visa caps. (Sep 2019)
Jon Ossoff on Immigration
Democrat (District 6): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Jon Ossoff on other issues.
  • DREAMers are Americans and here to stay. (Nov 2020)
  • Strengthen borders, path for undocumented immigrants. (Jul 2020)
  • Unconstitutional to slander or ban entire religious groups. (Apr 2017)
  • Anti-border security, according to CC survey. (Sep 2020)
  • Anti-border wall, according to PVS survey. (Sep 2020)
Tom Price on Immigration
Republican Representative (GA-6): Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for Tom Price 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 92% 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)
  • Voted YES to ban DREAMer immigrants from military service. (Jun 2016)
  • Declare English as the official language of the US. (Feb 2007)
Austin Scott on Immigration
Republican (District 8): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Austin Scott on other issues.
  • Secure our borders; enforce our existing laws. (Nov 2010)
  • by the ALI, indicating a strongly anti-amnesty stance. (Nov 2010)
  • Opposes a pathway to citizenship. (Nov 2010)
  • No birthright citizenship unless one parent is an American. (Jul 2014)
  • Voted YES to ban DREAMer immigrants from military service. (Jun 2016)
David Scott on Immigration
Democratic Representative (GA-13): Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for David Scott on other issues.
  • Voted NO 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 42% by USBC, indicating a mixed record on open borders. (Dec 2006)
  • Increase both high-skill and family-based visa caps. (Feb 2019)
Lynn Westmoreland on Immigration
Republican Representative (GA-8): Click here for 11 full quotes OR click here for Lynn Westmoreland 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)
  • Deport foreign criminals;punish nations denying repatriation. (Oct 2011)
  • Redefine "birthright citizenship" to exclude illegal aliens. (Jan 2011)
  • No birthright citizenship unless one parent is an American. (Jan 2013)
  • 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)
Rob Woodall on Immigration
Republican (District 7): Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for Rob Woodall on other issues.
  • Without a secure border we lose our sovereignty. (Nov 2010)
  • Redefine "birthright citizenship" to exclude illegal aliens. (Jan 2011)
  • No birthright citizenship unless one parent is an American. (Jan 2013)
  • Voted YES to ban DREAMer immigrants from military service. (Jun 2016)
  • Opposes border wall, according to CC survey. (Aug 2018)
  • PVS:Illegal immigrants must exit and re-enter. (Aug 2018)
  • Increase both high-skill and family-based visa caps. (Sep 2019)

Former candidates & officeholders:


Sonny Perdue on Immigration
Republican GA Governor: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Sonny Perdue on other issues.
  • No welfare or other services for illegals. (Nov 2006)
  • Check immigration status after minor offenses. (Apr 2006)
Tom Price on Immigration
Republican Representative (GA-6): Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for Tom Price 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 92% 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)
  • Voted YES to ban DREAMer immigrants from military service. (Jun 2016)
  • Declare English as the official language of the US. (Feb 2007)
Allen Buckley on Immigration
Libertarian Senate challenger: Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for Allen Buckley on other issues.
  • Include those who don't have a great skill set. (Nov 2020)
  • No benefits for illegal aliens. (Oct 2008)
  • Implement a reasonable policy and enforce it. (Jun 2004)
  • Strong enforcement against illegal immigration. (May 2004)
  • Pro-border wall, according to AFA survey. (Sep 2020)
  • Pro-ICE, according to AFA survey. (Sep 2020)
  • Anti-sanctuary city, according to AFA survey. (Sep 2020)
Bob Barr on Immigration
Republican Challenger (District 11): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Bob Barr on other issues.
  • Open borders to anyone who wants to cross, with screening. (Nov 2008)
  • Be aggressive in securing our borders. (Apr 2008)
  • Voted NO on more immigrant visas for skilled workers. (Sep 1998)
  • Sponsored bill declaring English the US' official language. (Jan 1999)
Phil Gingrey on Immigration
Republican Representative (GA-11): Click here for 11 full quotes OR click here for Phil Gingrey 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)
  • 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)
  • No birthright citizenship unless one parent is an American. (Jan 2013)
  • Declare English as the official language of the US. (Feb 2007)
Jack Kingston on Immigration
Republican Representative (GA-1): Click here for 11 full quotes OR click here for Jack Kingston 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 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)
  • Redefine "birthright citizenship" to exclude illegal aliens. (Jan 2011)
  • No birthright citizenship unless one parent is an American. (Jul 2013)
  • Declared English the official language of the US. (Jan 1999)
Roy Barnes on Immigration
Former Democratic Governor (1999-2002): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Roy Barnes on other issues.
  • Share costs of legal immigration between states & federal. (Feb 2001)
  • Federal government should deal with criminal repatriation. (Feb 2001)
  • Import farm workers from Mexico. (Sep 2001)
Max Burns on Immigration
Republican (Until 2004) (District 12): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Max Burns on other issues.
  • Voted NO on reporting illegal aliens who receive hospital treatment. (May 2004)
  • Rated 100% by FAIR, indicating a voting record restricting immigration. (Dec 2003)
Max Cleland on Immigration
Democratic Senator (Former): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Max Cleland on other issues.
  • Voted YES 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)
Mac Collins on Immigration
2004 former Republican challenger; US Representative: Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Mac Collins 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 NO 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)
Mac Collins on Immigration
Former Republican (until 2005) (District 3): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Mac Collins 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 NO 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)
Paul Coverdell on Immigration
Republican Senator (Former): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Paul Coverdell on other issues.
  • Voted YES 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)
Newt Gingrich on Immigration
Republican Former (1994-) (District 6): Click here for 22 full quotes OR click here for Newt Gingrich on other issues.
  • Newt side-by-side against Romney, Paul & Santorum. (Mar 2012)
  • By 2014, finish job of constructing a double border fence. (Feb 2012)
  • Use American Express & Visa to verify immigration laws. (Jan 2012)
  • Romney's "self-deportation" is an Obama-level fantasy. (Jan 2012)
  • Not speaking English traps people into not getting jobs. (Jan 2012)
  • Santorum's immigration stances compared to Newt's. (Jan 2012)
  • Review all illegal aliens & if you have no ties, go home. (Nov 2011)
  • Illegal aliens born in the US should not be deported. (Nov 2011)
  • Sue the federal government for every cent spent on illegals. (Nov 2011)
  • Employers should use e-verify for all hires. (Sep 2011)
  • Require official English plus American history. (Sep 2011)
  • I voted for Reagan's legal guest worker program. (Sep 2011)
  • Citizen Boards to decide which immigrants stay and go. (Aug 2011)
  • Use National Guard on US-Mexican border. (Jun 2011)
  • Deport 55,000 illegal aliens with multiple arrest records. (Dec 2007)
  • Elite immigration solution incompatible with American values. (Dec 2007)
  • Lax border security lets in terrorists. (Dec 2007)
  • Immigrants must learn key values of American history. (Dec 2006)
  • Make it harder to sneak in, but easier for guest workers. (Dec 2006)
  • 1989: Let Tiananmen students overstay visas. (Jun 1995)
  • Irish and Chinese immigrants overcame bigotry; so can blacks. (Jun 1995)
  • No welfare for non-citizens. (Dec 1994)
Denise Majette on Immigration
2004 former Democratic challenger; US Representative: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Denise Majette on other issues.
  • Allow legalization for aliens working in US. (Jul 2002)
  • Voted NO on reporting illegal aliens who receive hospital treatment. (May 2004)
  • Rated 0% by FAIR, indicating a voting record loosening immigration. (Dec 2003)
Denise Majette on Immigration
Democrat (Until 2004) (District 4): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Denise Majette on other issues.
  • Allow legalization for aliens working in US. (Jul 2002)
  • Voted NO on reporting illegal aliens who receive hospital treatment. (May 2004)
  • Rated 0% by FAIR, indicating a voting record loosening immigration. (Dec 2003)
Zell Miller on Immigration
Former Democratic Senator; retired 2004: Click here for Zell Miller on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Sam Nunn on Immigration
Democratic Senator (Former): Click here for Sam Nunn on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Mary Squires on Immigration
2004 former Democratic challenger; State Senator: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Mary Squires on other issues.
  • No blanket amnesty-enforce the rule of law. (Jun 2004)
Dale Cardwell on Immigration
Democratic Senate Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Dale Cardwell on other issues.
  • Secure our borders against cheap exploited labor. (Mar 2008)
Saxby Chambliss on Immigration
Republican Sr Senator; previously Representative (GA-8): Click here for 16 full quotes OR click here for Saxby Chambliss on other issues.
  • Illegal immigrants can’t collect Social Security benefits. (Oct 2008)
  • Secure our borders; opposed to any amnesty. (Aug 2008)
  • Halt the immigration problem at border, where it originates. (Mar 2008)
  • Voted NO on continuing federal funds for declared "sanctuary cities". (Mar 2008)
  • Voted NO on comprehensive immigration reform. (Jun 2007)
  • Voted YES 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 NO on establishing a Guest Worker program. (May 2006)
  • Voted NO on allowing illegal aliens to participate in Social Security. (May 2006)
  • Voted NO on giving Guest Workers a path to citizenship. (May 2006)
  • Voted NO on extending Immigrant Residency rules. (May 2001)
  • Voted YES on more immigrant visas for skilled workers. (Sep 1998)
  • Rated 100% by USBC, indicating a sealed-border stance. (Dec 2006)
  • Government services in English only. (Mar 2008)
  • Declared English the official language of the US. (Jan 1999)
Saxby Chambliss on Immigration
Republican Sr Senator; previously Representative (GA-8): Click here for 16 full quotes OR click here for Saxby Chambliss on other issues.
  • Illegal immigrants can’t collect Social Security benefits. (Oct 2008)
  • Secure our borders; opposed to any amnesty. (Aug 2008)
  • Halt the immigration problem at border, where it originates. (Mar 2008)
  • Voted NO on continuing federal funds for declared "sanctuary cities". (Mar 2008)
  • Voted NO on comprehensive immigration reform. (Jun 2007)
  • Voted YES 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 NO on establishing a Guest Worker program. (May 2006)
  • Voted NO on allowing illegal aliens to participate in Social Security. (May 2006)
  • Voted NO on giving Guest Workers a path to citizenship. (May 2006)
  • Voted NO on extending Immigrant Residency rules. (May 2001)
  • Voted YES on more immigrant visas for skilled workers. (Sep 1998)
  • Rated 100% by USBC, indicating a sealed-border stance. (Dec 2006)
  • Government services in English only. (Mar 2008)
  • Declared English the official language of the US. (Jan 1999)
Nathan Deal on Immigration
Republican Governor; previously Representative (GA-10): Click here for 12 full quotes OR click here for Nathan Deal on other issues.
  • Executive order to not accept Syrian refugees. (Nov 2015)
  • 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)
  • Sponsored bill ending Birthright Citizenship & anchor babies. (Apr 2009)
  • Declare English as the official language of the US. (Feb 2007)
  • Declared English the official language of the US. (Jan 1999)
Johnny Isakson on Immigration
Republican Jr Senator; previously Rep (GA-6): Click here for 16 full quotes OR click here for Johnny Isakson on other issues.
  • Voted NO on continuing federal funds for declared "sanctuary cities". (Mar 2008)
  • Voted NO on comprehensive immigration reform. (Jun 2007)
  • Voted YES 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 NO on establishing a Guest Worker program. (May 2006)
  • Voted NO on allowing illegal aliens to participate in Social Security. (May 2006)
  • Voted NO on giving Guest Workers a path to citizenship. (May 2006)
  • Voted YES 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 100% by FAIR, indicating a voting record restricting immigration. (Dec 2003)
  • Rated 100% by USBC, indicating a sealed-border stance. (Dec 2006)
  • Rated A- by the ALI, indicating a strongly anti-amnesty stance. (Nov 2010)
  • Rated Support national emergency at the Southern border. (Mar 2019)
  • Declared English the official language of the US. (Jan 1999)
Vernon Jones on Immigration
Democratic Senate challenger: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Vernon Jones on other issues.
  • Co-sponsored bill to crack down on illegal immigrants. (Apr 2021)
  • Colleges should not be allowed to have sanctuary policies. (Feb 2017)
  • Supports comprehensive immigration reform & work visas. (May 2008)
Mike Keown on Immigration
Former GOP Challenger (2010) (District 2): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Mike Keown on other issues.
  • Secure our borders; never support amnesty. (Nov 2010)
Rand Knight on Immigration
Democrat Challenger: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Rand Knight on other issues.
  • Pathway to citizenship but with official English language. (Jul 2008)
  • Illegal play a crucial role in Georgia’s economy. (Jun 2008)
Josh Lanier on Immigration
Democratic Senate challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Josh Lanier on other issues.
  • 4-point comprehensive immigration reform plan. (May 2008)
John Linder on Immigration
Republican Representative (GA-7): Click here for 10 full quotes OR click here for John Linder 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 83% by USBC, indicating a sealed-border stance. (Dec 2006)
  • End Birthright Citizenship; no more anchor babies. (Apr 2009)
  • Declare English as the official language of the US. (Feb 2007)
  • Declared English the official language of the US. (Jan 1999)
Jim Marshall on Immigration
Democratic Representative (GA-3): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Jim Marshall 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)
  • Rated 0% by FAIR, indicating a voting record loosening immigration. (Dec 2003)
  • Rated 83% by USBC, indicating a sealed-border stance. (Dec 2006)
  • Government services in English only. (Mar 2008)
Jim Martin on Immigration
Democratic Senate Challenger: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Jim Martin on other issues.
  • Totalization deal with Mexico OK, if illegals accounted for. (Oct 2008)
  • Secure our borders & crack down on employers. (Jul 2008)
Cynthia McKinney on Immigration
Democrat (District 4): Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for Cynthia McKinney on other issues.
  • No skilled worker visas; but no border fence either. (Feb 2008)
  • Corporations found scapegoats in “illegal immigrants”. (Jan 2008)
  • Illegal immigration shouldn’t be a labor policy. (Dec 2007)
  • Voted NO 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 extending Immigrant Residency rules. (May 2001)
  • Voted NO on more immigrant visas for skilled workers. (Sep 1998)
Charlie Norwood on Immigration
Republican (District 10): Click here for 8 full quotes OR click here for Charlie Norwood 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)
  • Government services in English only. (Mar 2008)
  • Declared English the official language of the US. (Jan 1999)
Michelle Nunn on Immigration
Former Democratic Challenger: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Michelle Nunn on other issues.
  • Un-American travel ban hurts refugees & US standing in world. (Aug 2014)
  • Pathway to citizenship makes sense. (Jul 2013)
Mike Thurmond on Immigration
2010 Democratic Challenger: Click here for Mike Thurmond on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Carolyn Bourdeaux on Immigration
Democrat (District 7): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Carolyn Bourdeaux on other issues.
  • PVS:Let illegal immigrants apply for citizenship. (Aug 2018)
  • Anti-border wall, according to PVS survey. (Sep 2020)
  • Pro-immigrant, according to PVS survey. (Sep 2020)
Paul Broun on Immigration
Republican: Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Paul Broun on other issues.
  • Protect the borders; prevent illegal entry. (Jul 2014)
  • 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)
  • No birthright citizenship unless one parent is an American. (Feb 2013)
  • Declare English as the official language of the US. (Feb 2007)
Andrew Clyde on Immigration
Republican (District 9): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Andrew Clyde on other issues.
Marjorie Taylor Greene on Immigration
Republican (District 14): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Marjorie Taylor Greene on other issues.
  • Must stop radical Islamic terrorist from entering US. (Nov 2020)
Matt Gurtler on Immigration
Republican (District 9): Click here for Matt Gurtler on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Kwanza Hall on Immigration
Democrat (District 5): Click here for Kwanza Hall on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Karen Handel on Immigration
Republican (District 6): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Karen Handel on other issues.
  • Ok with 6-country immigration ban, but no religious test. (Jun 2017)
  • Immigration bill is 1,000 pages of industry rewards. (Jan 2014)
  • SAVE: Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlement Program. (Aug 2010)
Latham Saddler on Immigration
Republican Challenger: Click here for Latham Saddler on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Renee Unterman on Immigration
Republican (District 7): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Renee Unterman on other issues.
  • Build wall to keep illegals and their drugs and violence out. (Jul 2020)
Nikema Williams on Immigration
Democrat (District 5): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Nikema Williams on other issues.
  • Find a permanent pathway to citizenship for DREAMers. (Jun 2020)
  • Advocates for path to citizenship for DREAMers. (Jun 2020)

                                                                                                                                                                               
  


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