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Governor, Mayors and Pundits:
Rob Astorino on Immigration
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Republican Gubernatorial Challenger :
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- Illegal immigrants drive up costs of services. (Jul 2009)
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Mike Bloomberg on Immigration
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Mayor of New York City (Independent):
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- Staple a Green Card on every foreign student college degree. (Feb 2020)
- Create an earned pathway to citizenship for undocumented. (Jan 2020)
- Fix the country's broken immigration system. (Dec 2019)
- Closing the door to immigration would be national suicide. (Dec 2019)
- America's greatness begins with immigrants, not with a wall. (Feb 2019)
- Reforming broken system is most important step for economy. (Mar 2013)
- Normalize status of otherwise law-abiding illegal immigrants. (May 2007)
- Border controls fight natural forces of supply and demand. (May 2007)
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Andrew Cuomo on Immigration
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Democratic Governor:
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- Sued federal government on their family separation policy. (Jan 2019)
- Post-9/11 anxiety causes demonization of immigrants. (Nov 2015)
- No comment on changing rules for Syrian refugees in NY. (Nov 2015)
- Created a state Office for New Americans. (Jan 2013)
- Disallow discrimination & exploitation of immigrants. (Nov 2010)
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Bill de Blasio on Immigration
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NYC Mayor; Democratic Presidential Challenger (withdrawn):
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- 11 million immigrants are here now and part of America. (Jul 2019)
- Undocumented folks core to our economy. (Jul 2019)
- Immigration policy & crisis does not reflect our values. (Jun 2019)
- Supports sanctuary cities; would abolish ICE. (May 2019)
- Created city ID so undocumented immigrants get healthcare. (May 2019)
- End cooperation & presence of ICE in NYC. (May 2019)
- Protect DACA immigrants, no matter what. (May 2019)
- NYC will always be the ultimate city of immigrants. (Apr 2019)
- Fight the inhumane detention of children at the border. (Jan 2019)
- Detaining Muslim travelers is simply un-American. (Jan 2017)
- Greater outreach and assistance to immigrant entrepreneurs. (Oct 2013)
- Created privately-funded the DREAM fellowship. (Oct 2013)
- Universal City ID for services for undocumented immigrants. (Oct 2013)
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John DeFrancisco on Immigration
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Republican Challenger for NY Governor:
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Shaun Donovan on Immigration
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Democratic candidate for NYC Mayor:
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- Protect immigrant communities, prioritize language access. (Mar 2021)
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Kirsten Gillibrand on Immigration
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Democratic Senator (NY); Democratic Candidate for President (withdrawn) :
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- Treat people humanely at border; decriminalize to do so. (Jul 2019)
- Give asylum-seekers lawyers and community support. (Jun 2019)
- We need a humane asylum application process. (Jun 2019)
- For border security, but don't harm asylum seekers. (May 2019)
- Split up functions of ICE. (May 2019)
- 2000s: opposed amnesty for undocumented immigrants. (Apr 2019)
- Treat asylum seekers humanely; reform process. (Apr 2019)
- Reunite families ripped apart at the border. (Feb 2019)
- In House, took hardline for border security, ICE funding. (Jan 2019)
- Hadn't understood issues, changed views in Senate. (Jan 2019)
- Pathway to citizenship gets immigrants connected. (Jan 2019)
- Pathway to citizenship for DREAMers. (Jan 2019)
- 2006: anti-illegal alien; 2019: diversity is our strength. (Jan 2019)
- Reimagine ICE; support DREAMers. (Jan 2019)
- Blue Dog: opposed sanctuary cities & opposed amnesty. (Jan 2019)
- Central American migrant caravan is seeking asylum. (Oct 2018)
- Get rid of ICE; separate anti-terrorism from border control. (Jul 2018)
- 2007 SAVE Act: beef up border; oppose sanctuary cities. (May 2017)
- 2010: moratorium on government immigration raids. (May 2017)
- Government IDs for illegals as part of comprehensive reform. (Oct 2010)
- Create a real path to earned citizenship. (Aug 2010)
- Opposed amnesty; opposed driver licenses; required English. (Apr 2010)
- Provide lawyers and evidence for children being deported. (Feb 2018)
- Terminate national emergency at the Southern border. (Mar 2019)
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Andrew Giuliani on Immigration
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Republican challenger for Governor:
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Howie Hawkins on Immigration
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Green Party Challenger for President:
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- All seeking asylum should be given permanent resident status. (Jul 2020)
- Demand open borders where movement between nations is free. (May 2019)
- Supports path to citizenship. (Aug 2006)
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Kathy Hochul on Immigration
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Democratic Lt. Governor:
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- Once opposed driver's licenses for undocumented immigrants. (Mar 2021)
- 2007: No drivers licenses to undocumented immigrants. (Jun 2014)
- Submit temporary guest worker applications online. (Nov 2011)
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Marc Molinaro on Immigration
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Republican candidate for governor of New York:
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- Opposed to separating families of undocumented immigrants. (Jun 2018)
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Cynthia Nixon on Immigration
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Democratic candidate for governor of New York:
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- Fight for statewide immigrant sanctuary protection. (Apr 2018)
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George Pataki on Immigration
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Republican NY Governor:
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- Deport only criminal aliens; but end sanctuary cities. (Sep 2015)
- Birthright citizenship is ok; don't deport those kids. (Sep 2015)
- Practical policy: legal residency after 200 hours of service. (Jul 2015)
- Immigrants come to work, not for government handouts. (May 2015)
- No executive orders on immigration. (Jan 2015)
- Share costs of legal immigration between states & federal. (Feb 2001)
- Federal government should deal with criminal repatriation. (Feb 2001)
- English immersion over bilingual education. (Jul 2001)
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Larry Sharpe on Immigration
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Libertarian candidate for Vice President:
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Zephyr Teachout on Immigration
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Democratic Gubernatorial Challenger :
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- Immigrants are a pillar of our economy. (Jul 2014)
- Honor the dignity of all immigrants. (Jun 2014)
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Andrew Yang on Immigration
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Democratic Presidential Challenger & Tech CEO:
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- All agencies must make language access a top priority. (Mar 2021)
- America has been magnet for human capital for generations. (Sep 2019)
- Compete for talent from abroad, but not a merit system. (Sep 2019)
- Immigrants are being scapegoated; blame the machines. (Jul 2019)
- 12M illegal immigrants is a major problem. (Jun 2019)
- Immigrants make US stronger and more dynamic. (Apr 2019)
- Need more case workers & judges at southern border. (Apr 2019)
- Come out of shadows with long-term permanent residency. (Mar 2019)
- Deporting 11 million is impossible and inhumane. (Mar 2019)
- Boost funding for U.S. ports of entry. (Mar 2019)
- Supports the DREAM Act. (Feb 2019)
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Lee Zeldin on Immigration
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Republican challenger for Governor:
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- Secure the borders, then deal with 11 million illegals. (Nov 2014)
- Supports official English & border security. (Nov 2008)
- Ban admission of Syrian refugees & any Syrian residents. (Nov 2015)
- Voted YES to ban DREAMer immigrants from military service. (Jun 2016)
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Senate:
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Chele Farley on Immigration
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Republican candidate for senator from New York:
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- Central American refugees are an invasion, not a caravan. (Oct 2018)
- Against open borders; let border agents question suspects. (May 2018)
- Pro-border wall, according to PVS survey. (Sep 2020)
- Anti-illegal immigrant, according to PVS survey. (Sep 2020)
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Kirsten Gillibrand on Immigration
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Democratic Senator (NY); Democratic Candidate for President (withdrawn) :
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- Treat people humanely at border; decriminalize to do so. (Jul 2019)
- Give asylum-seekers lawyers and community support. (Jun 2019)
- We need a humane asylum application process. (Jun 2019)
- For border security, but don't harm asylum seekers. (May 2019)
- Split up functions of ICE. (May 2019)
- 2000s: opposed amnesty for undocumented immigrants. (Apr 2019)
- Treat asylum seekers humanely; reform process. (Apr 2019)
- Reunite families ripped apart at the border. (Feb 2019)
- In House, took hardline for border security, ICE funding. (Jan 2019)
- Hadn't understood issues, changed views in Senate. (Jan 2019)
- Pathway to citizenship gets immigrants connected. (Jan 2019)
- Pathway to citizenship for DREAMers. (Jan 2019)
- 2006: anti-illegal alien; 2019: diversity is our strength. (Jan 2019)
- Reimagine ICE; support DREAMers. (Jan 2019)
- Blue Dog: opposed sanctuary cities & opposed amnesty. (Jan 2019)
- Central American migrant caravan is seeking asylum. (Oct 2018)
- Get rid of ICE; separate anti-terrorism from border control. (Jul 2018)
- 2007 SAVE Act: beef up border; oppose sanctuary cities. (May 2017)
- 2010: moratorium on government immigration raids. (May 2017)
- Government IDs for illegals as part of comprehensive reform. (Oct 2010)
- Create a real path to earned citizenship. (Aug 2010)
- Opposed amnesty; opposed driver licenses; required English. (Apr 2010)
- Provide lawyers and evidence for children being deported. (Feb 2018)
- Terminate national emergency at the Southern border. (Mar 2019)
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Wendy Long on Immigration
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Republican Senate Challenger:
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- Support physical walls, virtual walls, and official English. (Aug 2016)
- Supports additional border infrastructure. (Nov 2016)
- Supports constructing a wall to control our border. (Nov 2016)
- Supports ban on resettlement of Syrian refugees. (Nov 2016)
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Alex Merced on Immigration
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Libertarian for Senate:
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- Robust and generous legal immigration. (Jul 2016)
- Opposes constructing a wall on our southern border. (Nov 2016)
- Supports proper vetting for Syrian refugees. (Nov 2016)
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Marc Molinaro on Immigration
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Republican nominee:
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- Opposed to separating families of undocumented immigrants. (Jun 2018)
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Scott Noren on Immigration
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Democratic candidate for senator from New York:
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- Help restore Mexico's economy to reduce immigration pressure. (Jul 2011)
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Dave Webber on Immigration
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Republican Candidate for New York U.S. Senator:
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- Citizenship for DREAMers but not other illegals. (Jul 2018)
- Pathway to citizenship needed for law abiding immigrants. (Jan 2018)
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House:
Timothy Bishop on Immigration
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Democratic Representative (NY-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 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)
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Yvette Clarke on Immigration
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Democrat:
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- Humane immigration policy without criminalization. (Nov 2006)
- Allow more visas for STEM college graduates. (Oct 2012)
- Rated Voted to legalize DREAMer immigrants via military service. (Jun 2016)
- Increase both high-skill and family-based visa caps. (Sep 2019)
- Let illegal alien children attend school. (Mar 2009)
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Chris Collins on Immigration
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Republican (District 27):
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- Opposes illegal alien college benefits. (Oct 2012)
- Ban admission of Syrian refugees & any Syrian residents. (Nov 2015)
- Voted YES to ban DREAMer immigrants from military service. (Jun 2016)
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Joseph Crowley on Immigration
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Democratic Representative (NY-7):
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- Voted NO on building a fence along the Mexican border. (Sep 2006)
- Voted NO on preventing tipping off Mexicans about Minuteman Project. (Jun 2006)
- Voted NO on reporting illegal aliens who receive hospital treatment. (May 2004)
- Voted YES on extending Immigrant Residency rules. (May 2001)
- Rated 0% by FAIR, indicating a voting record loosening immigration. (Dec 2003)
- Comprehensive immigration reform without amnesty. (May 2005)
- Rated 0% by USBC, indicating an open-border stance. (Dec 2006)
- 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)
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Antonio Delgado on Immigration
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Democrat (District 19):
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- Bring immigrants out of the shadows, but don't abolish ICE. (Oct 2018)
- PVS:Let illegal immigrants apply for citizenship. (Aug 2018)
- Increase both high-skill and family-based visa caps. (Feb 2019)
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Dan Donovan on Immigration
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Republican (District 11):
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- Secure our borders. (Jul 2015)
- Rated Voted to legalize DREAMer immigrants via military service. (Jun 2016)
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Eliot Engel on Immigration
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Democrat/Liberal Representative (NY-17):
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- 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)
- Rated Voted to legalize DREAMer immigrants via military service. (Jun 2016)
- Provide lawyers and evidence for children being deported. (Apr 2017)
- Increase both high-skill and family-based visa caps. (Sep 2019)
- Let illegal alien children attend school. (Mar 2009)
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Adriano Espaillat on Immigration
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Democrat (District 13):
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- Bring undocumented immigrants out of the shadows. (Nov 2016)
- Opposes requiring illegals to return to country of origin. (Nov 2016)
- Increase both high-skill and family-based visa caps. (Sep 2019)
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John Faso on Immigration
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Republican (District 19):
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Vito Fossella on Immigration
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Rep./Cons./Right-To-Life Representative (NY-13):
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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 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)
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Richard Hanna on Immigration
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Republican (District 22):
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Nan Hayworth on Immigration
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Republican (District 18):
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- Border security & strict observation of laws. (Nov 2010)
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Brian Higgins on Immigration
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Democratic Representative (NY-27):
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- Do not curtail visas for skilled workers who benefit us. (Oct 2020)
- Voted NO on building a fence along the Mexican border. (Sep 2006)
- Voted NO on preventing tipping off Mexicans about Minuteman Project. (Jun 2006)
- Rated 33% 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)
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Steve Israel on Immigration
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Democratic Representative (NY-2):
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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)
- Rated 0% by FAIR, indicating a voting record loosening immigration. (Dec 2003)
- Rated 33% by USBC, indicating a mixed record on open borders. (Dec 2006)
- Allow more visas for STEM college graduates. (Sep 2012)
- Rated Voted to legalize DREAMer immigrants via military service. (Jun 2016)
- Let illegal alien children attend school. (Mar 2009)
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Hakeem Jeffries on Immigration
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Democrat (District 8):
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- Opposes exiting US to apply for citizenship. (Sep 2012)
- Rated Voted to legalize DREAMer immigrants via military service. (Jun 2016)
- Provide lawyers and evidence for children being deported. (Feb 2016)
- Increase both high-skill and family-based visa caps. (Apr 2019)
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John Katko on Immigration
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Republican House Member (District 24):
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- Tough, fair reform that restores the rule of law. (Nov 2014)
- Require illegal immigrants to return to country of origin. (Aug 2014)
- Voted YES to ban DREAMer immigrants from military service. (Jun 2016)
- Increase both high-skill and family-based visa caps. (Sep 2019)
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Peter King on Immigration
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Rep./Ind./Cons./Right-To-Life Representative (NY-3):
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- Secure border plus a pathway to citizenship. (Apr 2014)
- Don't reward illegal behavior, but can't deport 11 million. (Apr 2014)
- We must secure our borders; 700 mile fence on Mexican border. (Sep 2013)
- 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)
- 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)
- 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)
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Nita Lowey on Immigration
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Democratic Representative (NY-18):
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- Voted NO on building a fence along the Mexican border. (Sep 2006)
- Voted NO on preventing tipping off Mexicans about Minuteman Project. (Jun 2006)
- Voted NO on reporting illegal aliens who receive hospital treatment. (May 2004)
- Voted YES on extending Immigrant Residency rules. (May 2001)
- Voted YES on more immigrant visas for skilled workers. (Sep 1998)
- Rated 0% by FAIR, indicating a voting record loosening immigration. (Dec 2003)
- Rated 0% by USBC, indicating an open-border stance. (Dec 2006)
- Allow more visas for STEM college graduates. (Sep 2012)
- Rated Voted to legalize DREAMer immigrants via military service. (Jun 2016)
- Let illegal alien children attend school. (Mar 2009)
- Expand border security on Mexican border. (Apr 2009)
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Dan Maffei on Immigration
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Democrat (District 24):
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- Let illegal alien children attend school. (Mar 2009)
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Carolyn Maloney on Immigration
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Democrat/Liberal Representative (NY-14):
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- Visa restrictions are racist and anti-American. (Oct 2020)
- Voted YES on building a fence along the Mexican border. (Sep 2006)
- Voted NO on preventing tipping off Mexicans about Minuteman Project. (Jun 2006)
- Voted NO on reporting illegal aliens who receive hospital treatment. (May 2004)
- Voted YES on extending Immigrant Residency rules. (May 2001)
- Voted YES on more immigrant visas for skilled workers. (Sep 1998)
- Rated 0% by FAIR, indicating a voting record loosening immigration. (Dec 2003)
- Rated 17% by USBC, indicating an open-border stance. (Dec 2006)
- Rated Voted to legalize DREAMer immigrants via military service. (Jun 2016)
- Increase both high-skill and family-based visa caps. (Feb 2019)
- More visas for families of lawful immigrants. (May 1999)
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Sean Maloney on Immigration
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Democrat (District 18):
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- Rated Voted to legalize DREAMer immigrants via military service. (Jun 2016)
- Increase both high-skill and family-based visa caps. (Feb 2019)
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Gregory Meeks on Immigration
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Dem./Working-Families (NY-6):
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- 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)
- Rated Voted to legalize DREAMer immigrants via military service. (Jun 2016)
- Increase both high-skill and family-based visa caps. (Sep 2019)
- Let illegal alien children attend school. (Mar 2009)
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Grace Meng on Immigration
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Democrat (District 6):
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- Opposes exiting US to apply for citizenship. (Sep 2012)
- Rated Voted to legalize DREAMer immigrants via military service. (Jun 2016)
- Increase both high-skill and family-based visa caps. (Sep 2019)
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Joe Morelle on Immigration
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Democrat (District 25):
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- Against restrictions in new work visas for skilled workers. (Oct 2020)
- Opposes border wall, according to CC survey. (Aug 2018)
- PVS:Let illegal immigrants apply for citizenship. (Aug 2018)
- Increase both high-skill and family-based visa caps. (Sep 2019)
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Jerrold Nadler on Immigration
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Dem./Lib./Working-Families (NY-8):
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- Voted NO on building a fence along the Mexican border. (Sep 2006)
- Voted NO on preventing tipping off Mexicans about Minuteman Project. (Jun 2006)
- Voted NO on reporting illegal aliens who receive hospital treatment. (May 2004)
- Voted YES on extending Immigrant Residency rules. (May 2001)
- Voted YES on more immigrant visas for skilled workers. (Sep 1998)
- Rated 0% by FAIR, indicating a voting record loosening immigration. (Dec 2003)
- Rated 0% by USBC, indicating an open-border stance. (Dec 2006)
- Allow more visas for STEM college graduates. (Sep 2012)
- Rated Voted to legalize DREAMer immigrants via military service. (Jun 2016)
- Provide lawyers and evidence for children being deported. (Feb 2016)
- Increase both high-skill and family-based visa caps. (Sep 2019)
- More visas for families of lawful immigrants. (May 1999)
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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez on Immigration
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Democrat (District 14):
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- ICE must end; it's unaccountable to standards of due process. (Oct 2018)
- Opposes border wall, according to CC survey. (Aug 2018)
- PVS:Let illegal immigrants apply for citizenship. (Aug 2018)
- Increase both high-skill and family-based visa caps. (Mar 2019)
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Tom Reed on Immigration
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Republican (District 23):
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- Voted YES to ban DREAMer immigrants from military service. (Jun 2016)
- Increase both high-skill and family-based visa caps. (Mar 2019)
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Kathleen Rice on Immigration
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Democratic House Member (District 4):
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- Rated Voted to legalize DREAMer immigrants via military service. (Jun 2016)
- Increase both high-skill and family-based visa caps. (Sep 2019)
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Max Rose on Immigration
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Democrat (District 11):
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- Opposes travel ban, protect refugees. (Apr 2020)
- PVS:Let illegal immigrants apply for citizenship. (Aug 2018)
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Jose Serrano on Immigration
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Democrat/Liberal Representative (NY-16):
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- 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)
- 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)
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Louise Slaughter on Immigration
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Democratic Representative (NY-28):
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- Voted NO on building a fence along the Mexican border. (Sep 2006)
- Voted NO on preventing tipping off Mexicans about Minuteman Project. (Jun 2006)
- Voted NO on reporting illegal aliens who receive hospital treatment. (May 2004)
- Voted YES on extending Immigrant Residency rules. (May 2001)
- Voted YES on more immigrant visas for skilled workers. (Sep 1998)
- Rated 0% by FAIR, indicating a voting record loosening immigration. (Dec 2003)
- Rated 0% by USBC, indicating an open-border stance. (Dec 2006)
- Allow more visas for STEM college graduates. (Sep 2012)
- Rated Voted to legalize DREAMer immigrants via military service. (Jun 2016)
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Elise Stefanik on Immigration
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Republican House Member (District 21):
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- Supports deportation of illlegals, according to Faith2Action. (Jul 2014)
- Supports 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. (Sep 2019)
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Tom Suozzi on Immigration
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Democrat (District 3):
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Zephyr Teachout on Immigration
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Democrat (District 19):
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- Immigrants are a pillar of our economy. (Jul 2014)
- Honor the dignity of all immigrants. (Jun 2014)
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Paul Tonko on Immigration
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Democrat (District 20):
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- Advocates no restrictions on visas for skilled workers. (Oct 2020)
- Rated Voted to legalize DREAMer immigrants via military service. (Jun 2016)
- Increase both high-skill and family-based visa caps. (Sep 2019)
- Expand border security on Mexican border. (Apr 2009)
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Nydia Velazquez on Immigration
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Democrat/Working-Families Representative (NY-12):
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- 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)
- 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)
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Lee Zeldin on Immigration
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Republican House Member (District 1):
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- Secure the borders, then deal with 11 million illegals. (Nov 2014)
- Supports official English & border security. (Nov 2008)
- Ban admission of Syrian refugees & any Syrian residents. (Nov 2015)
- Voted YES to ban DREAMer immigrants from military service. (Jun 2016)
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Former candidates & officeholders:
David Paterson on Immigration
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Democratic Governor (NY):
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Caroline Kennedy on Immigration
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Democratic candidate (2008; declined 2018):
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- My family faced painful anti-Irish discrimination. (Apr 2005)
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Chris Gibson on Immigration
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Republican (retiring 2016) (District 19):
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- Rated 67% by FAIR, indicating a mixed record on immigration issues. (Dec 2014)
- Voted YES to ban DREAMer immigrants from military service. (Jun 2016)
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Michael Grimm on Immigration
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Republican (resigned 2015) (District 11):
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- Stopping illegal immigration protects lives & jobs. (Nov 2010)
- Improve visa process to get more travelers from China. (Sep 2011)
- Stop releasing low-risk illegal immigrants. (Mar 2013)
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Carolyn McCarthy on Immigration
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Dem./Ind./Working-Families (NY-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 25% by USBC, indicating an open-border stance. (Dec 2006)
- Let illegal alien children attend school. (Mar 2009)
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Bill Owens on Immigration
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Democratic Representative (NY-23):
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- We need a thin but secure border. (Oct 2011)
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Charles Rangel on Immigration
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Dem./Lib./Working-Families:
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- Supports DREAM Act to give immigrants opportunities. (Oct 2011)
- Africans didn't immigrate to fulfill the American dream. (Aug 2008)
- Rated 0% by FAIR, indicating a voting record loosening immigration. (Dec 2003)
- Comprehensive immigration reform without amnesty. (May 2005)
- Cover child resident aliens under Medicaid and SCHIP. (May 2005)
- Rated 0% by USBC, indicating an open-border stance. (Dec 2006)
- Rated Voted to legalize DREAMer immigrants via military service. (Jun 2016)
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Rudy Giuliani on Immigration
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Former Mayor of NYC:
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- A special policy for Cuban immigrants fleeing Castro. (Jan 2008)
- Support tamper-proof ID card and path to citizenship. (Jan 2008)
- Let illegals self-select to sign up & work on the tax rolls. (Jan 2008)
- End illegal immigration or we risk legal immigration. (Dec 2007)
- BorderStat & virtual fence: just stop people from coming in. (Nov 2007)
- FactCheck: NYC acted like “sanctuary city”, in all but name. (Nov 2007)
- Sanctuary city policy helped make NYC most legal city in US. (Oct 2007)
- FactCheck: NYC not “sanctuary” but did welcome illegals. (Oct 2007)
- Declared NYC a sanctuary city, and crime fell. (Sep 2007)
- FactCheck: Feds deported 4,000 illegals in NYC, not 2,000. (Sep 2007)
- AdWatch: New citizens must read, write, & speak English. (Aug 2007)
- AdWatch: Deport convicted criminals who are illegal aliens. (Aug 2007)
- FactCheck: English literacy already required for citizenship. (Aug 2007)
- Need tamper-proof IDs, and database for immigrants. (Jun 2007)
- Reform bill fails to document who left US and who’s here. (Jun 2007)
- Shouldn’t be debating LEGAL immigration, only ILLEGAL. (Jun 2007)
- Allow immigrants to work, with tamper-proof ID cards. (May 2007)
- Let illegals’ kids go to school, or they’ll be on streets. (May 2007)
- Change rule barring immigrants from running for president. (May 2007)
- Supports Senate guest worker plan & path to citizenship. (Nov 2006)
- New York City was not a sanctuary city; we gave name to feds. (Jan 2006)
- We should erect a fence along the border. (Jan 2006)
- If you pay a fine, it’s not amnesty. (Jan 2006)
- NYC services for illegal aliens. (Oct 2005)
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Carl McCall on Immigration
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2002 Democratic Challenger NY Governor:
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Eliot Spitzer on Immigration
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Former Democratc Governor (2007-2008):
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Michael Benjamin on Immigration
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Former Republican Challenger (2004):
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Ed Cox on Immigration
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Former Republican Challenger (withdrew Jan. 2006):
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Al D'Amato on Immigration
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Former Republican Jr Senator:
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- Voted YES on allowing more foreign workers into the US for farm work. (Jul 1998)
- Voted NO on limit welfare for immigrants. (Jun 1997)
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Harold Ford on Immigration
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2010 Democratic Primary Challenger; previously US Rep (TN):
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- Claims Corker hired four illegal immigrants. (Oct 2006)
- 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)
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Daniel Frisa on Immigration
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Republican Former (1994-) (District 4):
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Rudy Giuliani on Immigration
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2000 Former Republican Candidate:
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- A special policy for Cuban immigrants fleeing Castro. (Jan 2008)
- Support tamper-proof ID card and path to citizenship. (Jan 2008)
- Let illegals self-select to sign up & work on the tax rolls. (Jan 2008)
- End illegal immigration or we risk legal immigration. (Dec 2007)
- BorderStat & virtual fence: just stop people from coming in. (Nov 2007)
- FactCheck: NYC acted like “sanctuary city”, in all but name. (Nov 2007)
- Sanctuary city policy helped make NYC most legal city in US. (Oct 2007)
- FactCheck: NYC not “sanctuary” but did welcome illegals. (Oct 2007)
- Declared NYC a sanctuary city, and crime fell. (Sep 2007)
- FactCheck: Feds deported 4,000 illegals in NYC, not 2,000. (Sep 2007)
- AdWatch: New citizens must read, write, & speak English. (Aug 2007)
- AdWatch: Deport convicted criminals who are illegal aliens. (Aug 2007)
- FactCheck: English literacy already required for citizenship. (Aug 2007)
- Need tamper-proof IDs, and database for immigrants. (Jun 2007)
- Reform bill fails to document who left US and who’s here. (Jun 2007)
- Shouldn’t be debating LEGAL immigration, only ILLEGAL. (Jun 2007)
- Allow immigrants to work, with tamper-proof ID cards. (May 2007)
- Let illegals’ kids go to school, or they’ll be on streets. (May 2007)
- Change rule barring immigrants from running for president. (May 2007)
- Supports Senate guest worker plan & path to citizenship. (Nov 2006)
- New York City was not a sanctuary city; we gave name to feds. (Jan 2006)
- We should erect a fence along the border. (Jan 2006)
- If you pay a fine, it’s not amnesty. (Jan 2006)
- NYC services for illegal aliens. (Oct 2005)
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Abe Hirschfeld on Immigration
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2004 former Builders Party Senate challenger:
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Sue Kelly on Immigration
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Republican (until 2007) (District 19):
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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)
- 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)
- Declared English the official language of the US. (Jan 1999)
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John LaFalce on Immigration
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Democrat/Ind./Lib. (Until 2004 (District 29):
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- Voted YES on extending Immigrant Residency rules. (May 2001)
- Voted YES on more immigrant visas for skilled workers. (Sep 1998)
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David McReynolds on Immigration
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2004 Green Senate challenger (NY); 2000 Socialist for Pres.:
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- More federal & state aid to immigrants. (May 2000)
- Amnesty for immigrants; grant them full rights. (Jan 2000)
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Howard Mills on Immigration
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2004 former Republican Senate challenger (NY):
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Susan Molinari on Immigration
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Republican Former (1994-) (District 13):
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Pat Moynihan on Immigration
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Democratic Senator (Former):
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- Voted YES on allowing more foreign workers into the US for farm work. (Jul 1998)
- Voted NO on visas for skilled workers. (May 1998)
- Voted YES on limit welfare for immigrants. (Jun 1997)
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Major Owens on Immigration
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Democrat (until 2007) (District 11):
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- 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)
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Bill Paxon on Immigration
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Republican Former (1994-) (District 27):
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- Voted YES on more immigrant visas for skilled workers. (Sep 1998)
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Gerald Solomon on Immigration
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Republican Former (1994-) (District 22):
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- Voted NO on more immigrant visas for skilled workers. (Sep 1998)
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Anthony Weiner on Immigration
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Former Democrat(Resigned 2011) (District 9):
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- Voted YES on building a fence along the Mexican border. (Sep 2006)
- Voted NO on preventing tipping off Mexicans about Minuteman Project. (Jun 2006)
- Voted NO on reporting illegal aliens who receive hospital treatment. (May 2004)
- Rated 0% by FAIR, indicating a voting record loosening immigration. (Dec 2003)
- Rated 17% by USBC, indicating an open-border stance. (Dec 2006)
- Let illegal alien children attend school. (Mar 2009)
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Gary Ackerman on Immigration
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Dem./Ind./Lib./Working-Fam. (NY-5):
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- Voted NO on building a fence along the Mexican border. (Sep 2006)
- Voted NO on preventing tipping off Mexicans about Minuteman Project. (Jun 2006)
- Voted NO on reporting illegal aliens who receive hospital treatment. (May 2004)
- Voted YES on extending Immigrant Residency rules. (May 2001)
- Voted YES on more immigrant visas for skilled workers. (Sep 1998)
- Rated 0% by FAIR, indicating a voting record loosening immigration. (Dec 2003)
- Rated 0% by USBC, indicating an open-border stance. (Dec 2006)
- Let illegal alien children attend school. (Mar 2009)
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Michael Arcuri on Immigration
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Democrat:
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Gary Bernsten on Immigration
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2010 Republican Primary Challenger:
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Sherry Boehlert on Immigration
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Republican/Independence (District 23):
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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)
- English immersion over bilingual education. (Jul 2001)
- Rated 0% by FAIR, indicating a voting record loosening immigration. (Dec 2003)
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Hillary Clinton on Immigration
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Secretary of State; previously Democratic Senator (NY); 2016 Democratic nominee:
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- Focus on deporting violent criminals & path to citizenship. (Oct 2016)
- Ripping families apart would rip our country apart. (Oct 2016)
- Vet immigrants; ask Muslim-Americans to help us. (Oct 2016)
- FactCheck: Yes, voted for a partial wall on Mexican border. (Oct 2016)
- FactCheck: Yes, would increase Syrian refugees by 550%. (Oct 2016)
- Preventing Muslims from immigrating is un-American. (Mar 2016)
- I won't be the Deporter-in-Chief; stop the raids & roundups. (Mar 2016)
- I sponsored the DREAM Act and a path to citizenship. (Mar 2016)
- Net immigration from Mexico has fallen to zero. (Nov 2015)
- Immigrants keep America young and dynamic. (Jun 2014)
- No official English, but keep common unifying language. (Feb 2008)
- Consider halting certain raids on illegal immigrant families. (Feb 2008)
- Border fence that cuts off a college campus is absurd. (Feb 2008)
- Deploy technology & personnel, not a border fence. (Feb 2008)
- Guest workers only for farms, to address labor shortage. (Feb 2008)
- Exploitation of undocumented workers drives down wages. (Jan 2008)
- English unifies us; teach ESL but support other languages. (Dec 2007)
- Crack down on employers who exploit undocumented workers. (Dec 2007)
- FactCheck: Denied saying licensing illegals “made sense”. (Oct 2007)
- More border patrolling on both Mexican AND Canadian borders. (Sep 2007)
- Anti-immigrant bill would have criminalized Jesus Christ. (Sep 2007)
- Sanctuary cities ok; local police can’t enforce immigration. (Sep 2007)
- Making English official imperils crises needing translators. (Jun 2007)
- Comprehensive reform to get 12 million out of shadows. (Apr 2007)
- Keep New York-Ontario border passport-free for tourism. (Oct 2006)
- Adamantly against illegal immigrants. (Sep 2005)
Comprehensive Reform
- Include undocumented immigrant kids in state college tuition. (Oct 2015)
- Include undocumented immigrant kids in healthcare coverage. (Oct 2015)
- 2007: Focus on comprehensive reform, not driver's licenses. (Jan 2010)
- Allow driver's licenses for illegals until we get reform. (Jan 2010)
- NY licenses for illegals fills federal gap. (Aug 2009)
- Introduce a path to earn citizenship in the first 100 days. (Feb 2008)
- Don’t turn local police into immigration enforcers. (Feb 2008)
- Deporting all illegal immigrants is unrealistic. (Jan 2008)
- Illegal immigrants with driver’s licenses puts them at risk. (Jan 2008)
- Co-sponsored comprehensive immigration reform in 2004. (Jan 2008)
- Oppose granting driver’s licenses to illegal immigrants. (Nov 2007)
- Immigrant license issue needs federal action on reform. (Oct 2007)
- Immigration reform needs family unification as one goal. (Sep 2007)
Voting Record
- Opposes illegal immigration, but doesn’t vote to follow up. (Jun 2007)
- Voted YES on continuing federal funds for declared "sanctuary cities". (Mar 2008)
- Voted YES on comprehensive immigration reform. (Jun 2007)
- Voted NO on declaring English as the official language of the US government. (Jun 2007)
- Voted YES on eliminating the "Y" nonimmigrant guestworker program. (May 2007)
- Voted YES on building a fence along the Mexican border. (Sep 2006)
- Voted YES on establishing a Guest Worker program. (May 2006)
- Voted YES on allowing illegal aliens to participate in Social Security. (May 2006)
- Voted YES on giving Guest Workers a path to citizenship. (May 2006)
- Sponsored bill covering child resident aliens under Medicaid. (May 2005)
- Sponsored bill funding social services for noncitizens. (May 2006)
- Rated 8% by USBC, indicating an open-border stance. (Dec 2006)
- Opposes additional border infrastructure. (Nov 2016)
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Joe DioGuardi on Immigration
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2010 Republican Challenger:
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- Shut down the borders before we reform anything. (Oct 2010)
- Enforce current immigration laws via employers & borders. (Jul 2010)
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Michael Forbes on Immigration
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Republican (retired) (District 1):
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- Voted YES on more immigrant visas for skilled workers. (Sep 1998)
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Benjamin Gilman on Immigration
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Republican (District 20):
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- 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)
- More visas for families of lawful immigrants. (May 1999)
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Felix Grucci on Immigration
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Republican (District 1):
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- Voted YES on extending Immigrant Residency rules. (May 2001)
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John Hall on Immigration
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Democrat:
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Howie Hawkins on Immigration
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Green Party Challenger for President:
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- All seeking asylum should be given permanent resident status. (Jul 2020)
- Demand open borders where movement between nations is free. (May 2019)
- Supports path to citizenship. (Aug 2006)
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Maurice Hinchey on Immigration
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Dem./Ind./Lib./Working-Fam. Representative (NY-22):
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- 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 8% by USBC, indicating an open-border stance. (Dec 2006)
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Amo Houghton on Immigration
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Republican/Conservative (District 31):
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- 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)
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Randy Kuhl on Immigration
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Republican Representative (NY-29):
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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)
- Rated 92% by USBC, indicating a sealed-border stance. (Dec 2006)
- Declare English as the official language of the US. (Feb 2007)
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Rick Lazio on Immigration
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Republican/Cons. (District 2):
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- More aid for immigrants; more high-tech immigrant visas. (Jul 1998)
- Voted YES on more immigrant visas for skilled workers. (Sep 1998)
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Chris Lee on Immigration
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Republican (Resigned 2011) (District 26):
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George Maragos on Immigration
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2012 Republican Primary Challenger:
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- Enforce all our laws and secure our borders. (Jan 2012)
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Eric Massa on Immigration
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Democrat (until 2010) (District 29):
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KT McFarland on Immigration
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Republican Challenger:
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Mike McMahon on Immigration
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Democrat (until 2010) (District 13):
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Michael McNulty on Immigration
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Democratic/Ind./Cons. Representative (NY-21):
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- 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 8% by USBC, indicating an open-border stance. (Dec 2006)
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Scott Murphy on Immigration
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Democrat (until 2010) (District 20):
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Marilyn O`Grady on Immigration
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2004 former Conservative Party challenger:
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- Toughen immigration laws to keep out terrorists. (Jun 2004)
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Jeanine Pirro on Immigration
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Republican challenger; District Attorney:
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Jack Quinn on Immigration
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Republican/Ind./Cons. (District 30):
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- 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)
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Thomas Reynolds on Immigration
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Republican/Conservative Representative (NY-26):
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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)
- Rated 0% by FAIR, indicating a voting record loosening immigration. (Dec 2003)
- Rated 67% by USBC, indicating a mixed record on open borders. (Dec 2006)
- Declare English as the official language of the US. (Feb 2007)
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John Spencer on Immigration
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Republican Challenger, previously Mayor of Yonkers:
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- Increase enforcement personnel at the border. (Jan 2006)
- Crack down on illegal immigrants and their supporters. (Jan 2006)
- Shut down new immigrants coming in. (Dec 2005)
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John Sweeney on Immigration
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Republican/Conservative (District 22):
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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)
- Rated 0% by FAIR, indicating a voting record loosening immigration. (Dec 2003)
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Jay Townsend on Immigration
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Republican Challenger (2010):
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- Prohibit amnesty; enhance borders; create guest workers. (Aug 2010)
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Bob Turner on Immigration
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2012 Republican Senate Primary Challenger:
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- Wouldn't report illegal immigrant working in his own home. (Jun 2012)
- Deport foreign criminals;punish nations denying repatriation. (Oct 2011)
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Bob Turner on Immigration
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Former Republican (District 9):
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- Wouldn't report illegal immigrant working in his own home. (Jun 2012)
- Deport foreign criminals;punish nations denying repatriation. (Oct 2011)
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Jim Walsh on Immigration
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Rep./Ind./Conservative Representative (NY-25):
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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)
- 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 58% by USBC, indicating a mixed record on open borders. (Dec 2006)
- Declare English as the official language of the US. (Feb 2007)
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Jamaal Bowman on Immigration
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Democratic (District 16):
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Anthony Brindisi on Immigration
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Democrat (District 22):
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- Law-abiding immigrants should be able to earn citizenship. (Aug 2018)
- PVS:Let illegal immigrants apply for citizenship. (Aug 2018)
- Increase both high-skill and family-based visa caps. (Feb 2019)
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Ann Marie Buerkle on Immigration
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Republican (District 25):
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Colia Clark on Immigration
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Green Senate challenger:
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- All immigrants should have an equal right to citizenship. (May 2012)
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Andrew Garbarino on Immigration
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Republican (District 2):
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Kirsten Gillibrand on Immigration
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Democratic Senator (NY); Democratic Candidate for President (withdrawn) :
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- Treat people humanely at border; decriminalize to do so. (Jul 2019)
- Give asylum-seekers lawyers and community support. (Jun 2019)
- We need a humane asylum application process. (Jun 2019)
- For border security, but don't harm asylum seekers. (May 2019)
- Split up functions of ICE. (May 2019)
- 2000s: opposed amnesty for undocumented immigrants. (Apr 2019)
- Treat asylum seekers humanely; reform process. (Apr 2019)
- Reunite families ripped apart at the border. (Feb 2019)
- In House, took hardline for border security, ICE funding. (Jan 2019)
- Hadn't understood issues, changed views in Senate. (Jan 2019)
- Pathway to citizenship gets immigrants connected. (Jan 2019)
- Pathway to citizenship for DREAMers. (Jan 2019)
- 2006: anti-illegal alien; 2019: diversity is our strength. (Jan 2019)
- Reimagine ICE; support DREAMers. (Jan 2019)
- Blue Dog: opposed sanctuary cities & opposed amnesty. (Jan 2019)
- Central American migrant caravan is seeking asylum. (Oct 2018)
- Get rid of ICE; separate anti-terrorism from border control. (Jul 2018)
- 2007 SAVE Act: beef up border; oppose sanctuary cities. (May 2017)
- 2010: moratorium on government immigration raids. (May 2017)
- Government IDs for illegals as part of comprehensive reform. (Oct 2010)
- Create a real path to earned citizenship. (Aug 2010)
- Opposed amnesty; opposed driver licenses; required English. (Apr 2010)
- Provide lawyers and evidence for children being deported. (Feb 2018)
- Terminate national emergency at the Southern border. (Mar 2019)
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Kathy Hochul on Immigration
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Democrat (District 26):
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- Once opposed driver's licenses for undocumented immigrants. (Mar 2021)
- 2007: No drivers licenses to undocumented immigrants. (Jun 2014)
- Submit temporary guest worker applications online. (Nov 2011)
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Chris Jacobs on Immigration
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Republican (District 27):
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Mondaire Jones on Immigration
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Democrat (District 17):
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- Immigrant rights are human rights. (Oct 2020)
- Pro-immigrant, according to PVS survey. (Sep 2020)
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Nicole Malliotakis on Immigration
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Republican (District 11):
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John McHugh on Immigration
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Republican/Conservative Representative (NY-23):
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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 100% by USBC, indicating a sealed-border stance. (Dec 2006)
- Declare English as the official language of the US. (Feb 2007)
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Charles Schumer on Immigration
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Democratic Sr Senator (NY):
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- Secure our borders; prohibit hiring illegal aliens. (Aug 2010)
- Voted YES on continuing federal funds for declared "sanctuary cities". (Mar 2008)
- Voted YES on comprehensive immigration reform. (Jun 2007)
- Voted NO on declaring English as the official language of the US government. (Jun 2007)
- Voted YES on 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 limiting immigrant benefits & controlling borders more tightly. (Sep 1996)
- Voted NO on prohibiting illegal immigrants from receiving FEMA benefits. (Jul 1994)
- Provide funding for social services for noncitizens. (May 2006)
- Rated 8% by USBC, indicating an open-border stance. (Dec 2006)
- Sponsored allowing more visas for STEM college graduates. (Sep 2012)
- Terminate national emergency at the Southern border. (Mar 2019)
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Claudia Tenney on Immigration
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Republican (District 22):
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- Protect our sovereignty by securing the border. (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)
- Strongly pro-border wall, according to AFA survey. (Sep 2020)
- Strongly pro-ICE, according to AFA survey. (Sep 2020)
- Anti-sanctuary city, according to AFA survey. (Sep 2020)
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Ritchie Torres on Immigration
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Democratic (District 15):
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Ed Towns on Immigration
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Democrat/Liberal Representative (NY-10):
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- 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)
- Let illegal alien children attend school. (Mar 2009)
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Antoine Tucker on Immigration
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