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Governor, Mayors and Pundits:
Marco Battaglia on Immigration
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Libertarian candidate for governor:
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- Pathway to citizenship for illegal aliens. (May 2018)
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Nate Boulton on Immigration
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Democratic candidate for Iowa Gov:
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- No use of local enforcement during federal immigration raids. (May 2018)
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Chet Culver on Immigration
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Democrat:
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- Feds should deal with immigration, not state police. (Jul 2010)
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Cathy Glasson on Immigration
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Democratic candidate for governor:
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- We need path to citizenship and to keep families together. (May 2018)
- Welcomes immigrants and wants them to feel safe and secure. (May 2018)
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Jack Hatch on Immigration
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Democratic Challenger:
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- Opposes English as the official language. (Nov 2002)
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Tom Hoefling on Immigration
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Republican Challenger :
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- Strongly opposes pathway to citizenship. (Jan 2014)
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Fred Hubbell on Immigration
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Democratic candidate for governor of Iowa:
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- No use of local enforcement during federal immigration raids. (May 2018)
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Rich Leopold on Immigration
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Andy McGuire on Immigration
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Democratic candidate for Governor IA:
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- We need comprehensive federal immigration policy. (May 2018)
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Jake Porter on Immigration
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Kim Reynolds on Immigration
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Republican:
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- Secure our border, but no family separations. (Jun 2018)
- End DACA, but Congress should act. (Sep 2017)
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Tom Vilsack on Immigration
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Democratic IA Governor:
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- Diversity adds to our economic wealth. (Jan 2001)
- Share costs of legal immigration between states & federal. (Feb 2001)
- Federal government should deal with criminal repatriation. (Feb 2001)
- Ease Canadian border-crossing rules. (Oct 1999)
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Senate:
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Bruce Braley on Immigration
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Democrat:
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- Supports comprehensive reform but not amnesty. (Sep 2014)
- Secure our borders; enforce the law; no amnesty. (Nov 2006)
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Doug Butzier on Immigration
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Libertarian Senate challenger:
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- Turn illegal aliens into taxpayers by legalizing them. (Sep 2014)
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Sam Clovis on Immigration
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Republican Senate Challenger:
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- Protect the borders; prevent illegal entry. (Jul 2014)
- No amnesty; but allow temporary work permits. (Jan 2014)
- Border security at the very top of the priority list. (Nov 2013)
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Chet Culver on Immigration
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Democrat:
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- Feds should deal with immigration, not state police. (Jul 2010)
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Joni Ernst on Immigration
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Republican Jr Senator:
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- Path for DACA participants, against overall amnesty. (Oct 2020)
- Legal residency for DREAMers; need bipartisan solution. (Sep 2020)
- Troops on Mexican border is ok, for logistical support. (Nov 2018)
- Protect the borders; prevent illegal entry. (Sep 2014)
- ICE performs vital functions that protect American families. (Jul 2018)
- Rated Support national emergency at the Southern border. (Mar 2019)
- Increase both high-skill and family-based visa caps. (May 2019)
- Pro-border security, according to CC survey. (Sep 2020)
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Tom Fiegen on Immigration
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Michael Franken on Immigration
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Democratic Senate Challenger:
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- Pathway to citizenship; expand worker visa program. (May 2020)
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Kimberly Graham on Immigration
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Democratic 2020 Senate Challenger:
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- Citizenship for DACA & families. (Jan 2020)
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Rob Hogg on Immigration
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Democratic Senate challenger:
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- No home mortgages for illegal immigrants. (Mar 2006)
- Civil penalties for employing unauthorized aliens. (Mar 2006)
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Patty Judge on Immigration
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Democratic candidate for Senate:
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- DACA and DAPA are first steps toward reforming broken system. (Jun 2016)
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Bob Krause on Immigration
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Democratic Senate candidate:
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- 67% of Millenials support pathway to citizenship. (Nov 2015)
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Eddie Mauro on Immigration
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Democratic 2020 Senate Challenger:
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- Fighting for immigrant rights near and dear to me. (Jul 2019)
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Matthew Whitaker on Immigration
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Republican Senate Challenger:
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- As US Attorney, prosecuted immigration cases. (Sep 2013)
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Cindy Axne on Immigration
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Democrat (District 3):
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- PVS:Let illegal immigrants apply for citizenship. (Aug 2018)
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Rod Blum on Immigration
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Republican House Member (District 1):
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- Secure the border; then loosen red tape for H1B visas. (Nov 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)
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Abby Finkenauer on Immigration
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Democrat (District 1):
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- 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)
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Steve King on Immigration
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Republican Representative (IA-5):
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- 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)
- Deport foreign criminals;punish nations denying repatriation. (Oct 2011)
- Sponsored bill so "birthright citizenship" excludes illegals. (Jan 2011)
- Sponsored ending citizenship for illegals born in US. (Jan 2013)
- Voted YES to ban DREAMer immigrants from military service. (Jun 2016)
- Declare English as the official language of the US. (Feb 2007)
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David Loebsack on Immigration
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Democrat:
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- Supports temporary worker program; enforce employer laws. (Nov 2006)
- Rated Voted to legalize DREAMer immigrants via military service. (Jun 2016)
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Pat Murphy on Immigration
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David Young on Immigration
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Republican House Member (District 3):
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- Voted YES to ban DREAMer immigrants from military service. (Jun 2016)
- Analyze terrorism and criminal threats on southwest border. (Feb 2016)
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Former candidates & officeholders:
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Terry Branstad on Immigration
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Bruce Braley on Immigration
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Democrat:
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- Supports comprehensive reform but not amnesty. (Sep 2014)
- Secure our borders; enforce the law; no amnesty. (Nov 2006)
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Tom Latham on Immigration
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Republican Representative (IA-4):
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- 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 92% by USBC, indicating a sealed-border stance. (Dec 2006)
- Declared English the official language of the US. (Jan 1999)
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Greg Ganske on Immigration
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Former Republican Nominee (2002):
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- Voted YES 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)
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Jim Lightfoot on Immigration
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Art Small on Immigration
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2004 former Democratic challenger; previously State Senator:
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- Amnesty and social programs for resident aliens. (Aug 2004)
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Roxanne Conlin on Immigration
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2010 Democratic Challenger:
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- No amnesty; secure the southern border. (Aug 2010)
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George Eichhorn on Immigration
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Greg Ganske on Immigration
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Republican (District 4):
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- Voted YES 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)
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Tom Harkin on Immigration
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Democratic Jr Senator (IA):
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- Voted YES on continuing federal funds for declared "sanctuary cities". (Mar 2008)
- Voted NO 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 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 NO on visas for skilled workers. (May 1998)
- Voted NO on limit welfare for immigrants. (Jun 1997)
- Rated 8% by USBC, indicating an open-border stance. (Dec 2006)
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Jim Leach on Immigration
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Republican (District 1):
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- 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 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)
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Jim Nussle on Immigration
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Republican (District 2):
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- 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)
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Steven Rathje on Immigration
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Republican Senate Challenger:
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- No amnesty; no temporary worker program. (Mar 2008)
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Christopher Reed on Immigration
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Republican challenger:
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- Punish those who cross the border illegally. (Jun 2008)
- Illegal border crossers are felons, not “guests”. (Apr 2008)
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Leonard Boswell on Immigration
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Democratic Representative (IA-3):
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- 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 50% by USBC, indicating a mixed record on open borders. (Dec 2006)
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Jim Carlin on Immigration
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Senate candidate:
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- Secure borders before discussing eligibility for citizenship. (Mar 2021)
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Randy Feenstra on Immigration
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Republican (District 4):
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- Fight sanctuary cities and build the wall. (Aug 2020)
- Pro-border wall, according to PVS survey. (Sep 2020)
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Abby Finkenauer on Immigration
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Democratic Challenger:
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- 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)
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Chuck Grassley on Immigration
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Republican Sr Senator (IA):
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- 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 allowing more foreign workers into the US for farm work. (Jul 1998)
- Voted YES on visas for skilled workers. (May 1998)
- Voted YES on limit welfare for immigrants. (Jun 1997)
- Rated 100% by USBC, indicating a sealed-border stance. (Dec 2006)
- Rated A by the ALI, indicating a strongly anti-amnesty stance. (Nov 2010)
- ICE performs vital functions that protect American families. (Jul 2018)
- Rated Support national emergency at the Southern border. (Mar 2019)
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Theresa Greenfield on Immigration
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Democratic Senate Challenger:
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- Wants plan that tough on workplace enforcement. (Oct 2020)
- Pathway for illegal immigrants; legal status for DREAMers. (Sep 2020)
- Fix immigration system; support DREAMers and border security. (Jun 2020)
- Anti-border security, according to CC survey. (Sep 2020)
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Ashley Hinson on Immigration
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Mariannette Miller-Meeks on Immigration
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