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Governor, Mayors and Pundits:

Justin Amash on Immigration
Independent MI Rep; possible Presidential Challenger: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Justin Amash on other issues.
  • Fix system so that people can immigrate to US lawfully. (May 2020)
  • Secure our borders; stop lawbreakers at the border. (Nov 2010)
  • Voted YES to ban DREAMer immigrants from military service. (Jun 2016)
Brian Calley on Immigration
Republican Challenger for MI Governor: Click here for Brian Calley on other issues.
    No stance on record.
James Craig on Immigration
Republican challenger for Governor: Click here for James Craig on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Tudor Dixon on Immigration
Republican challenger for Governor: Click here for Tudor Dixon on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Abdul El-Sayed on Immigration
Democratic candidate for Governor: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Abdul El-Sayed on other issues.
  • Support pathway to citizenship. (Nov 2017)
  • Biracial families like mine inspire more diverse government. (Mar 2017)
  • People who look like me are not sitting on the sidelines. (Feb 2017)
Jennifer Granholm on Immigration
Democratic Governor (MI): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Jennifer Granholm on other issues.
  • DACA fix has to happen, lift the cap on visas. (Mar 2018)
  • If we want true American exceptionalism, fix immigration. (Nov 2012)
  • Signed law protecting immigrants from scam "consultants". (Apr 2006)
Mark Schauer on Immigration
Democratic Challenger for Governor: Click here for Mark Schauer on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Bill Schuette on Immigration
Republican candidate for governor of Michigan: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Bill Schuette on other issues.
  • Joined 2016 lawsuit to block DACA expansion. (Oct 2018)
  • It isn't a ban on Muslims; Trump puts security first. (Jan 2017)
Rick Snyder on Immigration
Republican Governor: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Rick Snyder on other issues.
  • Welcome Syrian refugees to Michigan, after full review. (Nov 2015)
  • 50,000 skilled worker visas to repopulate Detroit. (Jan 2014)
  • Openly encourages innovators and entrepreneurs to immigrate. (Jan 2011)
John Tatar on Immigration
Libertarian candidate for governor of Michigan: Click here for the full quote OR click here for John Tatar on other issues.
  • Keep state out of federal immigration issue. (Jul 2018)
Gretchen Whitmer on Immigration
Democratic Governor: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Gretchen Whitmer on other issues.
  • Protect DREAMers from deportation; offer path to citizenship. (Oct 2018)

Senate:

MI 2020: 2020 MI Senatorial race

Mike Bouchard on Immigration
Republican Challenger: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Mike Bouchard on other issues.
  • 52% of illegal immigrants have criminal backgrounds. (Oct 2006)
  • Border security before considering legalization. (Apr 2006)
  • Prevent convicted felons from obtaining citizenship. (Apr 2006)
John James on Immigration
Republican Senate challenger: Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for John James on other issues.
  • We must end illegal immigration & secure the border. (Oct 2018)
  • Proponent of Kate's Law; defund sanctuary cities. (Mar 2018)
  • No nonsense view of illegal immigration--has to stop now. (Mar 2018)
  • Supports border infrastructure, according to CC survey. (Jul 2018)
  • Pro-border security, according to CC survey. (Sep 2020)
Terri Lynn Land on Immigration
Republican Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Terri Lynn Land on other issues.
  • No amnesty; seal the border; more H-1B visas. (Aug 2014)
Gary Peters on Immigration
Democratic Jr Senator: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Gary Peters on other issues.
  • DACA has provided relief to thousands of young people. (Oct 2020)
  • Terminate national emergency at the Southern border. (Mar 2019)
  • Anti-border security, according to CC survey. (Sep 2020)
Marcia Squier on Immigration
Green Challenger for MI Senator: Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Marcia Squier on other issues.
  • Support pathway to citizenship for illegal aliens. (Jul 2017)
  • Moratorium on deportation of undocumented immigrants. (Nov 2016)
  • Anti-border wall, according to AFA survey. (Sep 2020)
  • Anti-ICE, according to AFA survey. (Sep 2020)
  • Pro-sanctuary city, according to AFA survey. (Sep 2020)
Debbie Stabenow on Immigration
Democratic Jr Senator; previously Representative (MI-8): Click here for 14 full quotes OR click here for Debbie Stabenow on other issues.
  • Opposed immigration bill because it cost us jobs. (Oct 2006)
  • 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 NO 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 YES on more immigrant visas for skilled workers. (Sep 1998)
  • Rated 25% by USBC, indicating an open-border stance. (Dec 2006)
  • Welcome 10,000 Syrian refugees now, and more later. (Sep 2015)
  • Opposes more border security, according to CC survey. (Jul 2018)
  • Terminate national emergency at the Southern border. (Mar 2019)
Bob Young on Immigration
Republican candidate for Michigan U.S. Senator: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Bob Young on other issues.
  • We have the right to kick out people we don't want here. (Jul 2017)
  • Penalize the insanity of sanctuary cities. (Jul 2017)

House:

Justin Amash on Immigration
Independent MI Rep; possible Presidential Challenger: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Justin Amash on other issues.
  • Fix system so that people can immigrate to US lawfully. (May 2020)
  • Secure our borders; stop lawbreakers at the border. (Nov 2010)
  • Voted YES to ban DREAMer immigrants from military service. (Jun 2016)
Dan Benishek on Immigration
Republican (District 1): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Dan Benishek on other issues.
  • Illegal immigration is a national security issue. (Nov 2010)
  • Voted YES to ban DREAMer immigrants from military service. (Jun 2016)
Kerry Bentivolio on Immigration
Republican (District 11): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Kerry Bentivolio on other issues.
  • Amnesty amounts to condoning illegality. (Nov 2012)
  • Opposes illegal alien college benefits. (Oct 2012)
  • No birthright citizenship unless one parent is an American. (Jan 2013)
Jack Bergman on Immigration
Republican (District 1): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Jack Bergman on other issues.
  • Immigration is a privilege, not a right. (Nov 2016)
  • Supports controlling border with necessary infrastructure. (Nov 2016)
  • Supports ban on resettlement of Syrian refugees. (Nov 2016)
  • Supports illegals returning to country of origin. (Nov 2016)
Mike Bishop on Immigration
Republican House Member (District 8): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Mike Bishop on other issues.
  • Opposed to any amnesty. (Nov 2014)
  • Protect the border and prevent illegal entry. (Sep 2014)
  • Supports deportation of illlegals, according to PVS rating. (Sep 2014)
  • Voted YES to ban DREAMer immigrants from military service. (Jun 2016)
John Conyers on Immigration
Democratic Representative (MI-14): Click here for 10 full quotes OR click here for John Conyers 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 USBC, indicating an open-border stance. (Dec 2006)
  • Allow more visas for STEM college graduates. (Sep 2012)
  • Rated Voted to legalize DREAMer immigrants via military service. (Jun 2016)
  • Provide lawyers and evidence for children being deported. (Feb 2016)
  • Let illegal alien children attend school. (Mar 2009)
Dave Curson on Immigration
Democrat (District 11): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Dave Curson on other issues.
  • Illegal aliens are NOT criminals even if breaking the law. (Nov 2012)
  • Allow more visas for STEM college graduates. (Dec 2012)
Debbie Dingell on Immigration
Democratic House Member (District 12): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Debbie Dingell on other issues.
  • Fair and humane comprehensive immigration reform. (Aug 2014)
  • Rated Voted to legalize DREAMer immigrants via military service. (Jun 2016)
  • Provide lawyers and evidence for children being deported. (Feb 2016)
  • Increase both high-skill and family-based visa caps. (Sep 2019)
Bill Huizenga on Immigration
Republican (District 2): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Bill Huizenga on other issues.
  • Seal our border; then create a guest worker program. (Nov 2010)
  • Voted YES to ban DREAMer immigrants from military service. (Jun 2016)
Brenda Jones on Immigration
Democrat (District 13): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Brenda Jones on other issues.
  • Congress should create reasonable pathway for immigration. (Oct 2018)
  • Protect DREAMers, and pathway to citizenship for others. (Sep 2018)
  • PVS:Let illegal immigrants apply for citizenship. (Aug 2018)
Dan Kildee on Immigration
Democrat (District 5): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Dan Kildee 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)
Peter Konetchy on Immigration
Republican Challenger (District 4): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Peter Konetchy on other issues.
  • Protect the borders; prevent illegal entry. (Jul 2014)
  • Oppose illegal immigrants earning citizenship. (Aug 2011)
  • Immigrants must learn English; have sponsors; & be talented. (May 2010)
Brenda Lawrence on Immigration
Democratic House Member (District 14): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Brenda Lawrence on other issues.
  • Refugees aren't terrorist; that's just more fear tactics. (Nov 2016)
  • Opposes deportation of illlegals, according to Faith2Action. (Jul 2014)
  • Opposes deportation of illlegals, according to PVS rating. (Sep 2014)
  • Rated Voted to legalize DREAMer immigrants via military service. (Jun 2016)
  • Increase both high-skill and family-based visa caps. (Feb 2019)
Andy Levin on Immigration
Democrat (District 9): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Andy Levin on other issues.
  • Founded IRATE:Immigration Reform/Advocacy/Training/Education. (Sep 2018)
  • PVS:Let illegal immigrants apply for citizenship. (Aug 2018)
  • Increase both high-skill and family-based visa caps. (Mar 2019)
Sander Levin on Immigration
Democratic Representative (MI-12): Click here for 8 full quotes OR click here for Sander Levin 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)
  • Voted YES on more immigrant visas for skilled workers. (Sep 1998)
  • Rated 0% by FAIR, indicating a voting record loosening immigration. (Dec 2003)
  • Rated 0% by USBC, indicating an open-border stance. (Dec 2006)
  • Rated Voted to legalize DREAMer immigrants via military service. (Jun 2016)
  • Provide lawyers and evidence for children being deported. (Apr 2017)
Paul Mitchell on Immigration
Republican (District 10): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Paul Mitchell on other issues.
  • Serious & measurable steps to finally secure southern border. (Nov 2016)
  • Supports illegals returning to country of origin. (Nov 2016)
  • Increase both high-skill and family-based visa caps. (May 2019)
John Moolenaar on Immigration
Republican House Member (District 4): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for John Moolenaar on other issues.
  • Porous southern border threatens national security. (Oct 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. (May 2019)
Mike Rogers on Immigration
Republican Representative (MI-8): Click here for 8 full quotes OR click here for Mike Rogers 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)
  • Rated 0% by FAIR, indicating a voting record loosening immigration. (Dec 2003)
  • Rated 100% by USBC, indicating a sealed-border stance. (Dec 2006)
  • Voted YES to ban DREAMer immigrants from military service. (Jun 2016)
  • Declare English as the official language of the US. (Feb 2007)
Mark Schauer on Immigration
Democratic Governor Challenger (District 7): Click here for Mark Schauer on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Elissa Slotkin on Immigration
Democrat (District 8): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Elissa Slotkin on other issues.
  • Path to citizenship for DREAMers; then comprehensive reform. (Sep 2018)
  • PVS:Let illegal immigrants apply for citizenship. (Aug 2018)
  • Increase both high-skill and family-based visa caps. (Mar 2019)
Haley Stevens on Immigration
Democrat (District 11): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Haley Stevens on other issues.
  • Never forget that America is a country of immigrants. (Apr 2020)
  • Comprehensive reform, with long-term solution for DREAMers. (Sep 2018)
  • Opposes border wall, according to CC survey. (Aug 2018)
  • PVS:Let illegal immigrants apply for citizenship. (Aug 2018)
  • Increase both high-skill and family-based visa caps. (Feb 2019)
Rashida Tlaib on Immigration
Democrat (District 13): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Rashida Tlaib on other issues.
  • Provide a pathway to citizenship for undocumented & DREAMers. (Oct 2018)
  • Pathway to citizenship for all undocumented residents. (Sep 2018)
  • Opposes border wall, according to CC survey. (Aug 2018)
  • PVS:Let illegal immigrants apply for citizenship. (Aug 2018)
Dave Trott on Immigration
Republican House Member (District 11): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Dave Trott on other issues.
  • Secure our nation's borders before discussing reform. (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)
Fred Upton on Immigration
Republican Representative (MI-6): Click here for 13 full quotes OR click here for Fred Upton on other issues.
  • Voted YES on building a fence along the Mexican border. (Sep 2006)
  • Voted YES on preventing tipping off Mexicans about Minuteman Project. (Jun 2006)
  • Voted NO on reporting illegal aliens who receive hospital treatment. (May 2004)
  • Voted YES on extending Immigrant Residency rules. (May 2001)
  • Voted YES on more immigrant visas for skilled workers. (Sep 1998)
  • English immersion over bilingual education. (Jul 2001)
  • Rated 0% by FAIR, indicating a voting record loosening immigration. (Dec 2003)
  • Rated 100% by USBC, indicating a sealed-border stance. (Dec 2006)
  • End Birthright Citizenship; no more anchor babies. (Apr 2009)
  • Rated C+ by the ALI, indicating an acceptably anti-amnesty stance. (Nov 2010)
  • Rated Voted to legalize DREAMer immigrants via military service. (Jun 2016)
  • Increase both high-skill and family-based visa caps. (Sep 2019)
  • Declare English as the official language of the US. (Feb 2007)
Tim Walberg on Immigration
Republican: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Tim Walberg on other issues.
  • Secure our borders; temporary work permits but no amnesty. (Nov 2006)
  • Voted YES to ban DREAMer immigrants from military service. (Jun 2016)
  • Declare English as the official language of the US. (Feb 2007)

Former candidates & officeholders:

Dave Camp on Immigration
Republican Representative (MI-4): Click here for 9 full quotes OR click here for Dave Camp on other issues.
  • Voted YES on building a fence along the Mexican border. (Sep 2006)
  • Voted YES on preventing tipping off Mexicans about Minuteman Project. (Jun 2006)
  • Voted NO on reporting illegal aliens who receive hospital treatment. (May 2004)
  • Voted YES on extending Immigrant Residency rules. (May 2001)
  • Voted YES on more immigrant visas for skilled workers. (Sep 1998)
  • English immersion over bilingual education. (Jul 2001)
  • Rated 0% by FAIR, indicating a voting record loosening immigration. (Dec 2003)
  • Rated 100% by USBC, indicating a sealed-border stance. (Dec 2006)
  • Declare English as the official language of the US. (Feb 2007)
John Dingell on Immigration
Democratic Representative (MI-15): Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for John Dingell 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)
  • 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)
Candice Miller on Immigration
Republican Representative (MI-10): Click here for 8 full quotes OR click here for Candice Miller on other issues.
  • A porous border puts our nation at risk. (Jun 2016)
  • Voted YES on building a fence along the Mexican border. (Sep 2006)
  • Voted NO on reporting illegal aliens who receive hospital treatment. (May 2004)
  • Rated 0% by FAIR, indicating a voting record loosening immigration. (Dec 2003)
  • Rated 100% by USBC, indicating a sealed-border stance. (Dec 2006)
  • End Birthright Citizenship; no more anchor babies. (Apr 2009)
  • Voted YES to ban DREAMer immigrants from military service. (Jun 2016)
  • Declare English as the official language of the US. (Feb 2007)
Gary Peters on Immigration
Democrat (Senate run 2014) (District 14): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Gary Peters on other issues.
  • DACA has provided relief to thousands of young people. (Oct 2020)
  • Terminate national emergency at the Southern border. (Mar 2019)
  • Anti-border security, according to CC survey. (Sep 2020)
John Engler on Immigration
Former Republican Governor (1991-2002): Click here for the full quote OR click here for John Engler on other issues.
  • Ease Canadian border-crossing rules. (Oct 1999)
Spencer Abraham on Immigration
Republican Senator (Former): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Spencer Abraham on other issues.
  • Pro-immigrant; treat legals & illegals separately. (Jan 2001)
  • Against Anti-Terrorism Law; too hard on immigrants. (Jan 2001)
  • 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)
Dick Chrysler on Immigration
Republican Former (1994-) (District 3): Click here for Dick Chrysler on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Nick Smith on Immigration
Former Republican challenger (2006), previously U.S. Rep: Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Nick Smith 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 NO on more immigrant visas for skilled workers. (Sep 1998)
  • Rated 100% by FAIR, indicating a voting record restricting immigration. (Dec 2003)
Nick Smith on Immigration
Republican (Until 2004) (District 7): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Nick Smith 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 NO on more immigrant visas for skilled workers. (Sep 1998)
  • Rated 100% by FAIR, indicating a voting record restricting immigration. (Dec 2003)
Jerry Zandstra on Immigration
Former Republican challenger (2006): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Jerry Zandstra on other issues.
  • I will vote to defend our national borders. (Jan 2006)
James Barcia on Immigration
Democrat (District 5): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for James Barcia on other issues.
  • Voted YES on extending Immigrant Residency rules. (May 2001)
  • Voted NO on more immigrant visas for skilled workers. (Sep 1998)
Bart Baron on Immigration
Republican Senate Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Bart Baron on other issues.
  • Three-year moratorium on all immigration. (Mar 2008)
David Bonior on Immigration
Democrat (District 10): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for David Bonior on other issues.
  • Voted YES on extending Immigrant Residency rules. (May 2001)
  • Voted NO on more immigrant visas for skilled workers. (Sep 1998)
Keith Butler on Immigration
Republican challenger, previously Detroit councilor: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Keith Butler on other issues.
  • Drastic buildup in our Border Patrol system. (Jun 2006)
  • Completely opposed to any amnesty for illegal immigrants. (Jun 2006)
Hansen Clarke on Immigration
Former Democrat (until 2012) (District 13): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Hansen Clarke on other issues.
  • Supports a pathway to citizenship. (Nov 2010)
Vernon Ehlers on Immigration
Republican Representative (MI-3): Click here for 10 full quotes OR click here for Vernon Ehlers on other issues.
  • Voted YES on building a fence along the Mexican border. (Sep 2006)
  • Voted YES on preventing tipping off Mexicans about Minuteman Project. (Jun 2006)
  • Voted NO on reporting illegal aliens who receive hospital treatment. (May 2004)
  • Voted YES on extending Immigrant Residency rules. (May 2001)
  • Voted YES on more immigrant visas for skilled workers. (Sep 1998)
  • English immersion over bilingual education. (Jul 2001)
  • Rated 0% by FAIR, indicating a voting record loosening immigration. (Dec 2003)
  • Comprehensive immigration reform without amnesty. (May 2005)
  • Rated 42% by USBC, indicating a mixed record on open borders. (Dec 2006)
  • Declared English the official language of the US. (Jan 1999)
Peter Hoekstra on Immigration
Republican Representative (MI-2): Click here for 9 full quotes OR click here for Peter Hoekstra on other issues.
  • Voted YES on building a fence along the Mexican border. (Sep 2006)
  • Voted YES on preventing tipping off Mexicans about Minuteman Project. (Jun 2006)
  • Voted YES on reporting illegal aliens who receive hospital treatment. (May 2004)
  • Voted YES on extending Immigrant Residency rules. (May 2001)
  • Voted YES on more immigrant visas for skilled workers. (Sep 1998)
  • Rated 100% by FAIR, indicating a voting record restricting immigration. (Dec 2003)
  • Rated 100% by USBC, indicating a sealed-border stance. (Dec 2006)
  • Declare English as the official language of the US. (Feb 2007)
  • Declared English the official language of the US. (Jan 1999)
Jack Hoogendyk on Immigration
Republican Senate challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Jack Hoogendyk on other issues.
  • Illegal immigrants need to return home. (Jun 2008)
Dale Kildee on Immigration
Democratic Representative (MI-5): Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for Dale Kildee 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 NO on more immigrant visas for skilled workers. (Sep 1998)
  • Rated 0% by FAIR, indicating a voting record loosening immigration. (Dec 2003)
  • Rated 8% by USBC, indicating an open-border stance. (Dec 2006)
Carolyn Kilpatrick on Immigration
Democratic Representative (MI-13): Click here for 8 full quotes OR click here for Carolyn Kilpatrick 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)
  • More visas for families of lawful immigrants. (May 1999)
Joe Knollenberg on Immigration
Republican Representative (MI-9): Click here for 9 full quotes OR click here for Joe Knollenberg 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 75% 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)
Carl Levin on Immigration
Democratic Sr Senator (MI): Click here for 13 full quotes OR click here for Carl Levin on other issues.
  • No benefits to foreign workers without Congress’ approval. (Oct 2008)
  • Voted YES on continuing federal funds for declared "sanctuary cities". (Mar 2008)
  • Voted YES on comprehensive immigration reform. (Jun 2007)
  • Voted NO on declaring English as the official language of the US government. (Jun 2007)
  • Voted YES on eliminating the "Y" nonimmigrant guestworker program. (May 2007)
  • Voted NO 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)
Bret McAtee on Immigration
Constitution Party Senate Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Bret McAtee on other issues.
  • We need a sane immigration policy. (Jan 2006)
Mike Nikitin on Immigration
Constitution/Taxpayers Party Senate challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Mike Nikitin on other issues.
  • Disllow illegal immigrants to earn citizenship. (Aug 2008)
Lynn Nancy Rivers on Immigration
Democrat (District 13): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Lynn Nancy Rivers on other issues.
  • Voted YES on extending Immigrant Residency rules. (May 2001)
  • Voted NO on more immigrant visas for skilled workers. (Sep 1998)
Leonard Schwartz on Immigration
Libertarian Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Leonard Schwartz on other issues.
  • Focus immigration laws away from hard working people. (Oct 2006)
Joe Schwarz on Immigration
Republican (District 7): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Joe Schwarz 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)
Bart Stupak on Immigration
Democratic Representative (MI-1): Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for Bart Stupak 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 NO on more immigrant visas for skilled workers. (Sep 1998)
  • Rated 0% by FAIR, indicating a voting record loosening immigration. (Dec 2003)
  • Rated 25% by USBC, indicating an open-border stance. (Dec 2006)
Scotty Boman on Immigration
Libertarian Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Scotty Boman on other issues.
  • Don’t allow illegal immigrants to earn citizenship. (Aug 2008)
Randy Hekman on Immigration
Republican Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Randy Hekman on other issues.
  • Secure the borders but encourage legal immigration. (Jan 2012)
Peter Hoekstra on Immigration
Republican Representative (MI-2): Click here for 9 full quotes OR click here for Peter Hoekstra on other issues.
  • Voted YES on building a fence along the Mexican border. (Sep 2006)
  • Voted YES on preventing tipping off Mexicans about Minuteman Project. (Jun 2006)
  • Voted YES on reporting illegal aliens who receive hospital treatment. (May 2004)
  • Voted YES on extending Immigrant Residency rules. (May 2001)
  • Voted YES on more immigrant visas for skilled workers. (Sep 1998)
  • Rated 100% by FAIR, indicating a voting record restricting immigration. (Dec 2003)
  • Rated 100% by USBC, indicating a sealed-border stance. (Dec 2006)
  • Declare English as the official language of the US. (Feb 2007)
  • Declared English the official language of the US. (Jan 1999)
Peter Konetchy on Immigration
Republican Challenger: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Peter Konetchy on other issues.
  • Protect the borders; prevent illegal entry. (Jul 2014)
  • Oppose illegal immigrants earning citizenship. (Aug 2011)
  • Immigrants must learn English; have sponsors; & be talented. (May 2010)
Lisa McClain on Immigration
Republican (District 10): Click here for Lisa McClain on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Thad McCotter on Immigration
Republican Representative (MI-11): Click here for 10 full quotes OR click here for Thad McCotter on other issues.
  • Open borders is ideology, not a solution. (Feb 2011)
  • Adopt English as America's official language. (Feb 2011)
  • 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 0% by FAIR, indicating a voting record loosening immigration. (Dec 2003)
  • Rated 100% by USBC, indicating a sealed-border stance. (Dec 2006)
  • Government services in English only. (Mar 2008)
  • End Birthright Citizenship; no more anchor babies. (Apr 2009)
  • Declare English as the official language of the US. (Feb 2007)
Peter Meijer on Immigration
Republican (District 3): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Peter Meijer on other issues.
Debbie Stabenow on Immigration
Democratic Jr Senator; previously Representative (MI-8): Click here for 14 full quotes OR click here for Debbie Stabenow on other issues.
  • Opposed immigration bill because it cost us jobs. (Oct 2006)
  • 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 NO 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 YES on more immigrant visas for skilled workers. (Sep 1998)
  • Rated 25% by USBC, indicating an open-border stance. (Dec 2006)
  • Welcome 10,000 Syrian refugees now, and more later. (Sep 2015)
  • Opposes more border security, according to CC survey. (Jul 2018)
  • Terminate national emergency at the Southern border. (Mar 2019)

                                                                                                                                                                               
  

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