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Governor, Mayors and Pundits:

Ralph Abraham on Immigration
Republican challenger for Governor: Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Ralph Abraham on other issues.
  • No amnesty; seal the borders. (Nov 2014)
  • Protect the border and prevent illegal entry. (Sep 2014)
  • Deport foreign criminals;punish nations denying repatriation. (Jan 2017)
  • Voted YES to ban DREAMer immigrants from military service. (Jun 2016)
Charles Boustany on Immigration
Republican Representative (LA-7): Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Charles Boustany 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)
  • Rated B- 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)
John Bel Edwards on Immigration
Democratic Governor: Click here for the full quote OR click here for John Bel Edwards on other issues.
  • Establish English as the official national language. (Nov 2006)
John Neely Kennedy on Immigration
Democratic Senate Challenger (LA): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for John Neely Kennedy on other issues.
  • No amnesty for illegal aliens. (Oct 2004)
  • Supports constructing a wall to control our border. (Nov 2016)
  • Supports ban on resettlement of Syrian refugees. (Nov 2016)
  • ICE performs vital functions that protect American families. (Jul 2018)
  • Rated Support national emergency at the Southern border. (Mar 2019)
Cedric Richmond on Immigration
Public Liaison: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Cedric Richmond on other issues.
  • Rated Voted to legalize DREAMer immigrants via military service. (Jun 2016)
  • Increase both high-skill and family-based visa caps. (Mar 2019)
Eddie Rispone on Immigration
Republican Gubernatorial candidate: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Eddie Rispone on other issues.
  • Stands with Trump on immigration & border wall. (Sep 2019)
  • Put an end to sanctuary cities. (May 2019)

Senate:

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Charles Boustany on Immigration
Republican Representative (LA-7): Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Charles Boustany 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)
  • Rated B- 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)
Foster Campbell on Immigration
Democratic candidate for Senate: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Foster Campbell on other issues.
  • No pathway to citizenship without exiting US first. (Nov 2016)
  • Grant citizenship to children of illegal immigrants. (Oct 2016)
Joseph Cao on Immigration
Republican Senate challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Joseph Cao on other issues.
  • Let illegal alien children attend school. (Mar 2009)
Bill Cassidy on Immigration
Republican Senator: Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for Bill Cassidy on other issues.
  • No birthright citizenship unless one parent is an American. (Jun 2014)
  • ICE performs vital functions that protect American families. (Jul 2018)
  • Rated Support national emergency at the Southern border. (Mar 2019)
  • 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)
Thomas Clements on Immigration
Libertarian candidate for Senate: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Thomas Clements on other issues.
  • Annex Mexico economically to avoid immigration issues. (Jul 2016)
John Fleming on Immigration
Republican Senate candidate: Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for John Fleming on other issues.
  • No amnesty; secure borders; official English. (Dec 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. (Dec 2014)
  • Voted YES to ban DREAMer immigrants from military service. (Jun 2016)
John Neely Kennedy on Immigration
Democratic Senate Challenger (LA): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for John Neely Kennedy on other issues.
  • No amnesty for illegal aliens. (Oct 2004)
  • Supports constructing a wall to control our border. (Nov 2016)
  • Supports ban on resettlement of Syrian refugees. (Nov 2016)
  • ICE performs vital functions that protect American families. (Jul 2018)
  • Rated Support national emergency at the Southern border. (Mar 2019)
Rob Maness on Immigration
Republican Challenger: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Rob Maness on other issues.
  • Send unaccompanied minors back to their country of origin. (Oct 2014)
  • No pathway to citizenship for illegal aliens. (Dec 2013)
  • End birthright citizenship and chain migration. (Nov 2013)
Adrian Perkins on Immigration
Democratic nominee for Senate: Click here for Adrian Perkins on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Antoine Pierce on Immigration
Democratic Senate challenger: Click here for Antoine Pierce on other issues.
    No stance on record.

House:

Ralph Abraham on Immigration
Republican Runoff Nominee (District 5): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Ralph Abraham on other issues.
  • No amnesty; seal the borders. (Nov 2014)
  • Protect the border and prevent illegal entry. (Sep 2014)
  • Deport foreign criminals;punish nations denying repatriation. (Jan 2017)
  • Voted YES to ban DREAMer immigrants from military service. (Jun 2016)
Charles Boustany on Immigration
Republican Representative (LA-7): Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Charles Boustany 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)
  • Rated B- 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)
Edwin Edwards on Immigration
Democratic Runoff Nominee (District 6): Click here for Edwin Edwards on other issues.
    No stance on record.
John Fleming on Immigration
Republican (District 4): Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for John Fleming on other issues.
  • No amnesty; secure borders; official English. (Dec 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. (Dec 2014)
  • Voted YES to ban DREAMer immigrants from military service. (Jun 2016)
Garret Graves on Immigration
Republican Runoff Nominee (District 6): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Garret Graves on other issues.
  • Secure the border, and enforce the laws. (Dec 2014)
  • Protect the border and prevent illegal entry. (Sep 2014)
  • Voted YES to ban DREAMer immigrants from military service. (Jun 2016)
Clay Higgins on Immigration
Republican (District 3): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Clay Higgins on other issues.
  • Forgive passive visa overstays; deport aggressive illegals. (Dec 2016)
  • Opposes requiring illegals to return to country of origin. (Nov 2016)
Mike Johnson on Immigration
Republican (District 4): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Mike Johnson on other issues.
  • Strengthen the border with drones, cameras and sensors. (Dec 2016)
  • Supports illegals returning to country of origin. (Nov 2016)
Jamie Mayo on Immigration
Democratic Runoff Nominee (District 5): Click here for Jamie Mayo on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Vance McAllister on Immigration
Republican (District 5): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Vance McAllister on other issues.
  • Rated 80% by FAIR, indicating a mixed record on immigration issues. (Dec 2014)
Cedric Richmond on Immigration
Democrat (District 2): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Cedric Richmond on other issues.
  • Rated Voted to legalize DREAMer immigrants via military service. (Jun 2016)
  • Increase both high-skill and family-based visa caps. (Mar 2019)
Steve Scalise on Immigration
Republican Representative (LA-1): Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Steve Scalise on other issues.
  • Seal our borders; it’s a matter of national security. (May 2008)
  • Amnesty is not an option. (May 2008)
  • 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)
  • Voted YES to ban DREAMer immigrants from military service. (Jun 2016)

Former candidates & officeholders:

Kathleen Blanco on Immigration
Democratic LA Governor: Click here for Kathleen Blanco on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Jay Dardenne on Immigration
Republican 2015 Gubernatorial candidate: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Jay Dardenne on other issues.
  • Don't increase enforcement against employers of illegals. (Nov 2006)
Murphy Foster on Immigration
Former Republican Governor (1996-2003): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Murphy Foster 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)
Bobby Jindal on Immigration
Republican Governor; previously Representative (LA-1): Click here for 16 full quotes OR click here for Bobby Jindal on other issues.
  • Criminalize sanctuary cities & jail their mayors. (Sep 2015)
  • I've never been for amnesty. (Sep 2015)
  • Immigration without assimilation is an invasion. (Aug 2015)
  • Prosecute and defund sanctuary cities for harboring illegals. (Aug 2015)
  • More legal foreign workers; fewer who believe in Shariah law. (Jun 2015)
  • Opposes in-state tuition for illegal immigrants. (Feb 2015)
  • We need a high walls and wide gate. (Feb 2014)
  • We've got a backwards system: low walls and a narrow gate. (Feb 2014)
  • A secure border means that border governors certify it. (Feb 2014)
  • Mexico is effectively exporting its unemployment to us. (Nov 2010)
  • Enforce existing laws & refocus on high-skill immigrants. (Nov 2010)
  • 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)
  • Government services in English only. (Mar 2008)
  • Declare English as the official language of the US. (Feb 2007)
David Vitter on Immigration
Republican Jr Senator; previously Representative (LA-1): Click here for 18 full quotes OR click here for David Vitter on other issues.
  • Led Senate's Border Security and Enforcement First caucus. (Aug 2015)
  • Block federal funds going to sanctuary cities. (Aug 2015)
  • TV ad: Melancon puts out a welcome sign for illegal aliens. (Oct 2010)
  • 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 YES 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)
  • Rated 100% by FAIR, indicating a voting record restricting immigration. (Dec 2003)
  • Rated 100% by USBC, indicating a sealed-border stance. (Dec 2006)
  • Zero tolerance for border crossing via increased prosecution. (Mar 2008)
  • Government services in English only. (Mar 2008)
  • Rated A by the ALI, indicating a strongly anti-amnesty stance. (Nov 2010)
Rodney Alexander on Immigration
Democratic Representative (LA-5): Click here for 9 full quotes OR click here for Rodney Alexander 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 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)
  • Rated A- by the ALI, indicating a strongly anti-amnesty stance. (Nov 2010)
  • Declare English as the official language of the US. (Feb 2007)
Bill Cassidy on Immigration
Republican (Senate run 2014) (District 6): Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for Bill Cassidy on other issues.
  • No birthright citizenship unless one parent is an American. (Jun 2014)
  • ICE performs vital functions that protect American families. (Jul 2018)
  • Rated Support national emergency at the Southern border. (Mar 2019)
  • 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)
Richard Hugh Baker on Immigration
Republican (Resigned 2008) (District 6): Click here for 9 full quotes OR click here for Richard Hugh Baker 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 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)
  • Declare English as the official language of the US. (Feb 2007)
  • Declared English the official language of the US. (Jan 1999)
John Breaux on Immigration
Former Democratic incumbent; retired 2004: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for John Breaux 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 YES on limit welfare for immigrants. (Jun 1997)
John Cooksey on Immigration
2004 former Republican Nominee: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for John Cooksey on other issues.
  • Voted YES on extending Immigrant Residency rules. (May 2001)
  • Voted YES on more immigrant visas for skilled workers. (Sep 1998)
Chris John on Immigration
2004 former Democratic challenger; US Representative: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Chris John 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)
Chris John on Immigration
Democrat (Until 2004) (District 7): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Chris John 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)
Bennett Johnston on Immigration
Democratic Senator (Former): Click here for Bennett Johnston on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Bob Livingston on Immigration
Republican Former (1994-) (District 1): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Bob Livingston on other issues.
  • Voted YES on more immigrant visas for skilled workers. (Sep 1998)
Billy Tauzin on Immigration
Republican (Until 2004) (District 3): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Billy Tauzin on other issues.
  • 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)
Billy Tauzin III on Immigration
Former GOP Challenger (2004) (District 3): Click here for Billy Tauzin III on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Joseph Cao on Immigration
Republican (until 2010) (District 2): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Joseph Cao on other issues.
  • Let illegal alien children attend school. (Mar 2009)
John Cooksey on Immigration
Republican (District 5): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for John Cooksey on other issues.
  • Voted YES on extending Immigrant Residency rules. (May 2001)
  • Voted YES on more immigrant visas for skilled workers. (Sep 1998)
Bobby Jindal on Immigration
Republican Governor; previously Representative (LA-1): Click here for 16 full quotes OR click here for Bobby Jindal on other issues.
  • Criminalize sanctuary cities & jail their mayors. (Sep 2015)
  • I've never been for amnesty. (Sep 2015)
  • Immigration without assimilation is an invasion. (Aug 2015)
  • Prosecute and defund sanctuary cities for harboring illegals. (Aug 2015)
  • More legal foreign workers; fewer who believe in Shariah law. (Jun 2015)
  • Opposes in-state tuition for illegal immigrants. (Feb 2015)
  • We need a high walls and wide gate. (Feb 2014)
  • We've got a backwards system: low walls and a narrow gate. (Feb 2014)
  • A secure border means that border governors certify it. (Feb 2014)
  • Mexico is effectively exporting its unemployment to us. (Nov 2010)
  • Enforce existing laws & refocus on high-skill immigrants. (Nov 2010)
  • 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)
  • Government services in English only. (Mar 2008)
  • Declare English as the official language of the US. (Feb 2007)
Jim McCrery on Immigration
Republican Representative (LA-4): Click here for 10 full quotes OR click here for Jim McCrery 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)
  • 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)
  • Declared English the official language of the US. (Jan 1999)
Charles Melancon on Immigration
Democrat: Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Charles Melancon on other issues.
  • I have been a staunch hawk on immigration. (Oct 2010)
  • Supports SCHIP, despite insuring illegal immigrant kids. (Oct 2010)
  • Supports secure fence; law enforcement; and REAL ID. (Sep 2006)
  • Rated 42% by USBC, indicating a mixed record on open borders. (Dec 2006)
Charles Melancon on Immigration
Democrat: Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Charles Melancon on other issues.
  • I have been a staunch hawk on immigration. (Oct 2010)
  • Supports SCHIP, despite insuring illegal immigrant kids. (Oct 2010)
  • Supports secure fence; law enforcement; and REAL ID. (Sep 2006)
  • Rated 42% by USBC, indicating a mixed record on open borders. (Dec 2006)
David Vitter on Immigration
Republican Jr Senator; previously Representative (LA-1): Click here for 18 full quotes OR click here for David Vitter on other issues.
  • Led Senate's Border Security and Enforcement First caucus. (Aug 2015)
  • Block federal funds going to sanctuary cities. (Aug 2015)
  • TV ad: Melancon puts out a welcome sign for illegal aliens. (Oct 2010)
  • 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 YES 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)
  • Rated 100% by FAIR, indicating a voting record restricting immigration. (Dec 2003)
  • Rated 100% by USBC, indicating a sealed-border stance. (Dec 2006)
  • Zero tolerance for border crossing via increased prosecution. (Mar 2008)
  • Government services in English only. (Mar 2008)
  • Rated A by the ALI, indicating a strongly anti-amnesty stance. (Nov 2010)
Paul Carmouche on Immigration
Democrat (District 4): Click here for Paul Carmouche on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Troy Carter on Immigration
Democrat (District 2): Click here for Troy Carter on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Don Cazayoux on Immigration
Democratic Representative (LA-6): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Don Cazayoux on other issues.
  • Secure our borders; crack down on employers of illegals. (May 2008)
Lance Harris on Immigration
Republican (District 5): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Lance Harris on other issues.
William Jefferson on Immigration
Democratic Representative (LA-2): Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for William Jefferson 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)
Mary Landrieu on Immigration
Democratic Sr Senator (LA): Click here for 13 full quotes OR click here for Mary Landrieu 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 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 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 33% by USBC, indicating a mixed record on open borders. (Dec 2006)
Jeff Landry on Immigration
Republican (District 3): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Jeff Landry on other issues.
  • Enforce existing laws to close our borders. (Nov 2010)
Julia Letlow on Immigration
Republican (District 5): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Julia Letlow on other issues.
  • Biden border policy no good, encourage safe, legal entry. (Mar 2021)
Luke Letlow on Immigration
Republican (District 5): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Luke Letlow on other issues.
Karen Carter Peterson on Immigration
House Challenger (District 2): Click here for Karen Carter Peterson on other issues.
    No stance on record.
David Vitter on Immigration
Republican Jr Senator; previously Representative (LA-1): Click here for 18 full quotes OR click here for David Vitter on other issues.
  • Led Senate's Border Security and Enforcement First caucus. (Aug 2015)
  • Block federal funds going to sanctuary cities. (Aug 2015)
  • TV ad: Melancon puts out a welcome sign for illegal aliens. (Oct 2010)
  • 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 YES 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)
  • Rated 100% by FAIR, indicating a voting record restricting immigration. (Dec 2003)
  • Rated 100% by USBC, indicating a sealed-border stance. (Dec 2006)
  • Zero tolerance for border crossing via increased prosecution. (Mar 2008)
  • Government services in English only. (Mar 2008)
  • Rated A by the ALI, indicating a strongly anti-amnesty stance. (Nov 2010)

                                                                                                                                                                               
  

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