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Governor, Mayors and Pundits:

Danielle Allen on Immigration
Democratic Gubernatorial Challenger: Click here for Danielle Allen on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Charlie Baker on Immigration
Republican Governor: Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for Charlie Baker on other issues.
  • Revoke MA National Guard on border due to family separation. (Jun 2018)
  • Open to ideas from Latino advisers on sanctuary state. (Jul 2017)
  • Adopt Secure Communities and REAL ID standards. (Nov 2014)
  • Teach English to immigrants and match up with jobs. (Sep 2014)
  • Humanitarian relief for unaccompanied kids crossing border. (Sep 2014)
  • Verify legal status before providing any state benefits. (Nov 2010)
  • Protect DREAMers instead of deporting them. (Dec 2017)
Don Berwick on Immigration
Democratic Gubernatorial Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Don Berwick on other issues.
  • Comprehensive reform with pathway to citizenship. (Feb 2014)
Sonia Chang-Diaz on Immigration
Democratic Gubernatorial Challenger: Click here for Sonia Chang-Diaz on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Martha Coakley on Immigration
Democratic Challenger : Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Martha Coakley on other issues.
  • Opposed Real ID law; it just creates a market for fake IDs. (Sep 2014)
  • Opposed services for illegal immigrants; now supports them. (Jun 2014)
  • End purgatorial status quo with penalties then citizenship. (Nov 2009)
Geoff Diehl on Immigration
Republican Challenger: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Geoff Diehl on other issues.
  • Build the wall; stop chain migration; end sanctuary cities. (Jan 2018)
  • Build wall; fight illegal immigration. (Oct 2017)
  • Supports border infrastructure, according to CC survey. (Jul 2018)
Ben Downing on Immigration
Democratic candidate for governor: Click here for Ben Downing on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Jay Gonzalez on Immigration
Democratic candidate for Governor: Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Jay Gonzalez on other issues.
  • No MA National Guard on border due to inhumane policies. (Jun 2018)
  • Opposes Trump's Muslim ban. (May 2017)
  • No round-up of immigrants by National Guard. (Mar 2017)
  • Safe Communities: no Muslim registry; no state enforcement. (Mar 2017)
Jesse Gordon on Immigration
Editor-in-chief, OnTheIssues.org: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Jesse Gordon on other issues.
  • Protecting DACA and DAPA is a good start. (Jul 2017)
  • Supports sanctuary cities, and states, and nations. (Jul 2017)
Lawrence Lessig on Immigration
Democrat for President: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Lawrence Lessig on other issues.
  • Promise the hardest workers that they can become citizens. (Oct 2015)
Bob Massie on Immigration
Democratic candidate for Massachusetts Governor: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Bob Massie on other issues.
  • Support Safe Communities over Trump's abhorrent ICE policies. (Dec 2017)
Tom Menino on Immigration
Mayor of Boston: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Tom Menino on other issues.
  • Withdraw Boston from ICE Secure Communities enforcement. (Jul 2011)
Seth Moulton on Immigration
Democratic Presidential Challenger (withdrawn); MA Rep.: Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for Seth Moulton on other issues.
  • Helped his Iraqi interpreter get asylum in U.S. (Jul 2019)
  • Confront the issue of Illegal immigration. (Jun 2019)
  • Citizenship path for those who follow law. (Apr 2019)
  • Block illegal immigration without hampering legal immigrants. (Sep 2014)
  • 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)
Deval Patrick on Immigration
Democratic Governor (MA) and presidential contender: Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Deval Patrick on other issues.
  • Allowed MA to shelter Central American refugee children. (Feb 2020)
  • In-state tuition ok for illegals; focus on employers. (Sep 2006)
  • Drivers licenses for illegals, for security and safety. (Sep 2006)
  • Supports in-state tuition rates for illegal immigrants. (Nov 2005)
Karyn Polito on Immigration
Eleventh Worcester Republican (MA State Rep): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Karyn Polito on other issues.
  • Voted NO on in-state tuition for undocumented immigrants. (Jan 2006)
  • Opposed two-way bilingual programs; supported English-only. (Jul 2003)
Richard Tisei on Immigration
Middlesex & Essex Republican (MA Senate): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Richard Tisei on other issues.
  • Opposed two-way bilingual programs; supported English-only. (Jul 2003)
Marty Walsh on Immigration
Secretary of Labor: Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Marty Walsh on other issues.
  • Opposed Trump order on defunding sanctuary cities. (Jan 2017)
  • More services via New Bostonians Office. (Nov 2013)
  • Voted YES on in-state tuition for undocumented immigrants. (Jan 2006)
  • Supported two-way bilingual programs; supported English-only. (Jul 2003)
Setti Warren on Immigration
Democratic Gubernatorial Challenger: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Setti Warren on other issues.
  • Support sanctuary cities; oppose summary deportations. (Dec 2017)
  • Local police shouldn't enforce immigration law. (Aug 2017)
  • Make City Hall an immigrant sanctuary to lead sanctuary city. (Mar 2017)
Dan Wolf on Immigration
Democratic Challenger: Click here for Dan Wolf on other issues.
    No stance on record.

Senate:

MA 2020: 2020 MA Senatorial race

Shiva Ayyadurai on Immigration
Republican for Massachusetts U.S. Senator (withdrew): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Shiva Ayyadurai on other issues.
  • Borders need to be strong, laws need to be enforced. (Jun 2020)
  • Path to citizenship for those here with clean records. (Oct 2018)
  • We need secure borders & clear enforcement. (Oct 2017)
Martha Coakley on Immigration
Democratic Gubernatorial Challenger: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Martha Coakley on other issues.
  • Opposed Real ID law; it just creates a market for fake IDs. (Sep 2014)
  • Opposed services for illegal immigrants; now supports them. (Jun 2014)
  • End purgatorial status quo with penalties then citizenship. (Nov 2009)
Geoff Diehl on Immigration
Republican candidate for Massachusetts U. S. Senator: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Geoff Diehl on other issues.
  • Build the wall; stop chain migration; end sanctuary cities. (Jan 2018)
  • Build wall; fight illegal immigration. (Oct 2017)
  • Supports border infrastructure, according to CC survey. (Jul 2018)
Gabriel Gomez on Immigration
Republican Challenger: Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Gabriel Gomez on other issues.
  • Make the Senate "Gang of Eight" a "Gang of Nine". (Jun 2013)
  • Bring undocumented workers out of the shadows. (Mar 2013)
  • Legal immigration is a great benefit to this country. (Mar 2013)
  • Pathway to citizenship should include learning English. (Mar 2013)
Brian Herr on Immigration
Republican Senate Challenger: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Brian Herr on other issues.
  • Create a path to citizenship for illegal immigrants. (Jan 2014)
  • Enforce existing laws including penalizing employers. (Aug 2010)
  • Seal the borders to prevent illegal entry. (Aug 2010)
Joe Kennedy III on Immigration
Democratic Senate challenger: Click here for 8 full quotes OR click here for Joe Kennedy III on other issues.
  • Build a wall and my generation will tear it down. (Jan 2018)
  • To all the DREAMers: Vamos a luchar por ustedes. (Jan 2018)
  • Kennedy promises to fight for DACA recipients. (Oct 2017)
  • Provide an opportunity to earn citizenship. (Oct 2012)
  • 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. (Feb 2019)
John Kingston on Immigration
Republican candidate for Massachusetts U.S. Senator: Click here for the full quote OR click here for John Kingston on other issues.
  • Support Dreamers; expel others. (Oct 2017)
Beth Lindstrom on Immigration
Republican candidate for Massachusetts U.S. Senator: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Beth Lindstrom on other issues.
  • Against sanctuary cities. (Oct 2017)
Shannon Liss-Riordan on Immigration
Democratic 2020 Senate Challenger: Click here for Shannon Liss-Riordan on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Ed Markey on Immigration
Democratic Representative (MA-7): Click here for 12 full quotes OR click here for Ed Markey on other issues.
  • Would not trade protecting DACA for wall. (Feb 2020)
  • Supports comprehensive immigration reform. (Oct 2014)
  • 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)
  • Welcome 10,000 Syrian refugees now, and more later. (Sep 2015)
  • Terminate national emergency at the Southern border. (Mar 2019)
  • Anti-border security, according to CC survey. (Sep 2020)
Kevin O`Connor on Immigration
Republican Challenger: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Kevin O`Connor on other issues.
  • Against sanctuary cities, enforce immigration laws. (Oct 2020)
  • Pro-border security, according to CC survey. (Sep 2020)
Bruce Skarin on Immigration
Independent Challenger: Click here for Bruce Skarin on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Heidi Wellman on Immigration
Republican candidate for Massachusetts U. S. Senator: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Heidi Wellman on other issues.
  • Oppose pathway to citizenship for illegal aliens. (Mar 2018)
  • Refugees must be vetted for threats. (Oct 2017)

House:

Michael Capuano on Immigration
Democratic Representative (MA-8): Click here for 10 full quotes OR click here for Michael Capuano 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 8% 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)
  • More visas for families of lawful immigrants. (May 1999)
  • Let illegal alien children attend school. (Mar 2009)
Katherine Clark on Immigration
Democrat (District 5): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Katherine Clark on other issues.
  • Path to citizenship for undocumented immigrants. (Oct 2013)
  • Rated Voted to legalize DREAMer immigrants via military service. (Jun 2016)
  • Provide lawyers and evidence for children being deported. (Oct 2018)
  • Increase both high-skill and family-based visa caps. (Feb 2019)
Bill Keating on Immigration
Democrat (District 9): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Bill Keating on other issues.
  • Keep visa programs that enable foreign workers to stay in US. (Oct 2020)
  • Opposes amnesty; enforce our laws; secure our borders. (Nov 2010)
  • Rated Voted to legalize DREAMer immigrants via military service. (Jun 2016)
Joe Kennedy III on Immigration
Democrat (District 4): Click here for 8 full quotes OR click here for Joe Kennedy III on other issues.
  • Build a wall and my generation will tear it down. (Jan 2018)
  • To all the DREAMers: Vamos a luchar por ustedes. (Jan 2018)
  • Kennedy promises to fight for DACA recipients. (Oct 2017)
  • Provide an opportunity to earn citizenship. (Oct 2012)
  • 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. (Feb 2019)
Jim McGovern on Immigration
Democratic Representative (MA-3): Click here for 12 full quotes OR click here for Jim McGovern on other issues.
  • Immigrants should have access to quality health care. (Nov 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)
  • 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)
  • Increase both high-skill and family-based visa caps. (Sep 2019)
  • More visas for families of lawful immigrants. (May 1999)
Seth Moulton on Immigration
Democratic Presidential Challenger (withdrawn); MA Rep.: Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for Seth Moulton on other issues.
  • Helped his Iraqi interpreter get asylum in U.S. (Jul 2019)
  • Confront the issue of Illegal immigration. (Jun 2019)
  • Citizenship path for those who follow law. (Apr 2019)
  • Block illegal immigration without hampering legal immigrants. (Sep 2014)
  • 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)
Richard Neal on Immigration
Democratic Representative (MA-2): Click here for 8 full quotes OR click here for Richard Neal 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 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. (Mar 2019)
Ayanna Pressley on Immigration
Democrat (District 7): Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Ayanna Pressley on other issues.
  • No compromise: no funding for border wall. (Sep 2018)
  • No funding in any bill for Trump's hate wall. (Aug 2018)
  • America needs to be immigrant friendly. (Jul 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. (Apr 2019)
John Tierney on Immigration
Democratic Representative (MA-6): Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for John Tierney 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 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)
Richard Tisei on Immigration
Middlesex & Essex Republican (MA Senate): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Richard Tisei on other issues.
  • Opposed two-way bilingual programs; supported English-only. (Jul 2003)
Lori Trahan on Immigration
Democrat (District 3): Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for Lori Trahan on other issues.
  • Work to fix broken immigration system & protect rights. (Oct 2018)
  • Fulfill promises made to DREAMers; then comprehensive reform. (Sep 2018)
  • No citizenship question on 2020 Census form. (Sep 2018)
  • Homeland Security head should resign over child detention. (Jun 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)
Niki Tsongas on Immigration
Democrat: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Niki Tsongas on other issues.
  • Supports undocumented immigrants earning citizenship. (Oct 2007)
  • Allow more visas for STEM college graduates. (Sep 2012)
  • Rated Voted to legalize DREAMer immigrants via military service. (Jun 2016)

Former candidates & officeholders:

Steve Grossman on Immigration
Democratic Challenger: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Steve Grossman on other issues.
  • Local police helping deport illegals is a "blunt instrument". (Jun 2014)
  • Include diverse immigrant communities in decision-making. (Dec 2001)
Warren Tolman on Immigration
2002 Democratic Challenger MA Governor: Click here for Warren Tolman on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Bill Weld on Immigration
Republican presidential primary challenger: Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Bill Weld on other issues.
  • Trump's deportation policy is like Nazi Germany. (Feb 2019)
  • Guest worker program rather than path to citizenship. (Feb 2019)
  • Fear-mongering about immigrants is like Nazi round-ups. (Jun 2016)
  • More H-1B visas; keep more foreign grads & entrepreneurs. (Apr 2013)
  • Current system is "de facto legalization" for 11 million. (Apr 2013)
Elizabeth Warren on Immigration
Democratic Challenger: Click here for 18 full quotes OR click here for Elizabeth Warren on other issues.
  • Restore aid to Central America to reduce emigration. (Feb 2020)
  • Path to citizenship for all here will strengthen America. (Feb 2020)
  • We cannot be a nation that puts children and adults in cages. (Feb 2020)
  • Stop the man-made "crisis" at the southern border. (Nov 2019)
  • Expand legal immigration, including for visa overstays. (Sep 2019)
  • We're not going to give up DACA, or any protections. (Sep 2019)
  • Fix the crisis at the border; don't just stir it up. (Jul 2019)
  • Laws matter; don't lock up people who come seeking asylum. (Jul 2019)
  • We need border security but must live by our values. (Jul 2019)
  • A border wall is about hate & division, not security. (Mar 2019)
  • Bring people out of shadow economy & help social security. (Nov 2016)
  • Supports President Obama's immigration reform. (Nov 2014)
  • Support the DREAM Act: let immigrants into army or college. (Nov 2014)
  • Strongly supports the DREAM Act. (Oct 2012)
  • Support the DREAM Act: Let kids stay. (Jun 2012)
  • Opposes "Secure Communities" immigration enforcement program. (Dec 2011)
  • Provide lawyers and evidence for children being deported. (Apr 2016)
  • Terminate national emergency at the Southern border. (Mar 2019)
Steve Lynch on Immigration
Democratic Representative (MA-9): Click here for 8 full quotes OR click here for Steve Lynch on other issues.
  • Against bureaucratic delays affecting immigrant STEM workers. (Oct 2020)
  • 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 8% 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. (Mar 2019)
Ed Markey on Immigration
Democratic Representative (MA-7): Click here for 12 full quotes OR click here for Ed Markey on other issues.
  • Would not trade protecting DACA for wall. (Feb 2020)
  • Supports comprehensive immigration reform. (Oct 2014)
  • 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)
  • Welcome 10,000 Syrian refugees now, and more later. (Sep 2015)
  • Terminate national emergency at the Southern border. (Mar 2019)
  • Anti-border security, according to CC survey. (Sep 2020)
Tom Birmingham on Immigration
Democratic Challenger 2002: Click here for Tom Birmingham on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Paul Celucci on Immigration
Former Republican Governor (1999-2001): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Paul Celucci on other issues.
  • No automated entry-exit control system; allow free flow. (Jul 2000)
Chris Gabrieli on Immigration
Democratic 2006 Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Chris Gabrieli on other issues.
  • Opposes in-state tuition rates for illegal immigrants. (Jun 2006)
Kerry Healey on Immigration
Former GOP 2006 Challenger: Click here for 9 full quotes OR click here for Kerry Healey on other issues.
  • Opposes in-state tuition for illegal immigrants. (Sep 2006)
  • Urges Attorney General to investigate hiring illegals. (Sep 2006)
  • Opposes issuing licenses to illegal immigrants. (Sep 2006)
  • Called for deportation in’05; now says can’t deport them all. (May 2006)
  • A nation of immigrants, but also a nation of laws. (Nov 2005)
  • Illegal immigrants are breaking law and have no entitlements. (Nov 2005)
  • Opposes in-state tuition rates for illegal immigrants. (Nov 2005)
  • Illegal immigrants should not be here. (Nov 2005)
  • A nation of immigrants, but also a nation of laws. ()
Carla Howell on Immigration
Libertarian Challenger Governor (MA); 2000 Challenger for Senate: Click here for Carla Howell on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Christy Mihos on Immigration
Former Independent Challenger 2006: Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Christy Mihos on other issues.
  • Illegal immigration is illegal--they cost Massachusetts $1B. (Sep 2006)
  • Dems want immigrants votes; GOP wants their cheap labor. (Sep 2006)
  • No licenses for illegals; felony for driving without license. (Sep 2006)
  • No taxpayer-funded benefits for illegal immigrants. (Jul 2006)
Shannon O'Brien on Immigration
Democratic Challenger 2002: Click here for Shannon O'Brien on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Robert Reich on Immigration
Former Dem. Challenger 2002, and Cabinet Sec'y: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Robert Reich on other issues.
  • Arizona law invites police to stop Latinos. (Apr 2011)
  • Against more H-1B visas: not a long-term solution. (Sep 1999)
  • Assimilation more constructive than restricting immigration. (Feb 1992)
Tom Reilly on Immigration
Former Dem. 2006 Challenger: Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Tom Reilly on other issues.
  • Supports in-state tuition rates for illegal immigrants. (Nov 2005)
  • Children of immigrants just want a chance. (Nov 2005)
  • Denying tuition break to immigrants is mean-spirited. (Nov 2005)
  • Disallow illegal immigrants from obtaining driver licenses. (Nov 2005)
Mitt Romney on Immigration
Former GOP Governor (2003-2006); Pres. candidate (2008): Click here for 50 full quotes OR click here for Mitt Romney on other issues.
  • Secure the borders; deport people here illegally. (Apr 2019)
  • Reluctantly supports DACA, but need to crack down. (Apr 2019)
  • Welcome legal immigrants, instead of message of exclusion. (Feb 2018)
  • Executive action on immigration is only a temporary solution. (Nov 2014)
  • OpEd: Far right immigration policy lost Hispanic vote. (Mar 2013)
  • Obama said he'd reform our immigration system but he didn't. (Oct 2012)
  • Support the E-Verify portion of the Arizona immigration law. (Oct 2012)
  • Focus on reuniting families instead of diversity or DREAMers. (Sep 2012)
  • Self-deportation: people make their own choice about leaving. (Sep 2012)
  • High-tech fence for 2,000 miles on Mexican border. (Jun 2012)
  • Poverty level of aspiring immigrant's nation is irrelevant. (Feb 2012)
  • Enforce employment laws; illegal immigrants will self-deport. (Jan 2012)
  • English should be the official language of the US. (Jan 2012)
  • Alien employment cards ; not amnesty. (Nov 2011)
  • I don't believe in rounding up 11 million people. (Nov 2011)
  • Current system is concrete wall against best & brightest. (Nov 2011)
  • Of course a border fence; of course no free tuition. (Sep 2011)
  • Build 2,600-mile fence with enough guards to secure it. (Sep 2011)
  • I like legal immigration; let business determine visas. (Aug 2011)
  • Immigration practices are upside down: more hi-tech visas. (Mar 2010)
  • Ardent proponent of English immersion. (Mar 2010)
  • GovWatch: 2005: Called comprehensive reform “reasonable”. (Feb 2008)
  • Deport illegal immigrants in 90 days under the ideal setting. (Jan 2008)
  • Illegal immigrants should go home eventually. (Dec 2007)
  • No mandatory prison term for employers who hire illegals. (Dec 2007)
  • FactCheck: Took hard-line on illegals, but only late in term. (Dec 2007)
  • Welcome the people who have been standing in line first. (Dec 2007)
  • Employers have no means of knowing who’s legal & who’s not. (Dec 2007)
  • Avoid chain migration; disallow families from one citizen. (Dec 2007)
  • FactCheck: Illegals employed at his home, but by contractor. (Nov 2007)
  • Z-visa is not technically amnesty; but is in fact amnesty. (Sep 2007)
  • Make America more attractive for legal immigrants. (Aug 2007)
  • Priorities: secure border, employer verification, no amnesty. (Aug 2007)
  • Enforce the law against 12 million illegals here now. (Jun 2007)
  • Make English national language; communicate in Spanish too. (Jun 2007)
  • Keep rule barring immigrants from running for president. (May 2007)
  • The 12 million illegal immigrants can’t stay forever. (Jan 2006)
  • Unfair to allow all illegal immigrants to stay. (Jan 2006)

    Immigrant Benefits
  • Undocumented students get legal status by joining military. (Sep 2012)
  • Vetoed in-state tuition; turn off the magnet. (Sep 2011)
  • Turn off the magnet that attracts immigrants. (Sep 2011)
  • Attacked Arkansas program for scholarships for illegals. (Aug 2009)
  • Illegal immigrants shouldn’t get tuition break in schools. (Nov 2007)
  • AdWatch: No driver’s license & in-state tuition for illegals. (Nov 2007)
  • FactCheck: Took no action against 4 Mass. sanctuary cities. (Nov 2007)
  • Reduce federal funding to sanctuary cities. (Sep 2007)
  • Tuition breaks encourage illegal immigration. (Nov 2005)
  • Supports border infrastructure, according to CC survey. (Jul 2018)
  • Terminate national emergency at the Southern border. (Mar 2019)
  • Increase both high-skill and family-based visa caps. (May 2019)
Grace Ross on Immigration
Former Green Challenger 2006: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Grace Ross on other issues.
  • Illegal immigrants pay taxes like the rest of us. (Sep 2006)
  • Illegal immigration is only an issue because of jobs. (Sep 2006)
  • Allow in-state tuition for undocumented immigrants. (Jul 2006)
Jane Swift on Immigration
Former Republican Governor (2001-2002): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Jane Swift on other issues.
  • Share costs of legal immigration between states & federal. (Feb 2001)
  • Federal government should deal with criminal repatriation. (Feb 2001)
Peter Blute on Immigration
Republican Former (1994-) (District 3): Click here for Peter Blute on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Kenneth Chase on Immigration
Republican Challenger, 2004 Congressional candidate: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Kenneth Chase on other issues.
  • Rewarding illegal aliens with citizenship is wrong. (Jun 2006)
Joe Kennedy on Immigration
Democrat (until 1999) (District 8): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Joe Kennedy on other issues.
  • Voted YES on more immigrant visas for skilled workers. (Sep 1998)
Marty Meehan on Immigration
Democrat (Retired 2007) (District 5): Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Marty Meehan 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 YES on more immigrant visas for skilled workers. (Sep 1998)
  • Rated 0% by FAIR, indicating a voting record loosening immigration. (Dec 2003)
Joe Moakley on Immigration
Democrat (until 2001) (District 9): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Joe Moakley on other issues.
  • Voted NO on more immigrant visas for skilled workers. (Sep 1998)
Peter Torkildsen on Immigration
Republican Former (1994-) (District 6): Click here for Peter Torkildsen on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Jeff Beatty on Immigration
Republican Senate challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Jeff Beatty on other issues.
  • No amnesty nor social services for illegals. (May 2008)
Michael Capuano on Immigration
Democratic Representative (MA-8): Click here for 10 full quotes OR click here for Michael Capuano 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 8% 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)
  • More visas for families of lawful immigrants. (May 1999)
  • Let illegal alien children attend school. (Mar 2009)
Bill Delahunt on Immigration
Democratic Representative (MA-10): Click here for 8 full quotes OR click here for Bill Delahunt 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 8% by USBC, indicating an open-border stance. (Dec 2006)
  • Limit non-visa entries by country. (Jun 2009)
Barney Frank on Immigration
Democratic Representative (MA-4): Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for Barney Frank on other issues.
  • 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 8% by USBC, indicating an open-border stance. (Dec 2006)
Ted Kennedy on Immigration
Democratic Sr Senator (MA): Click here for 19 full quotes OR click here for Ted Kennedy on other issues.
  • 2005 & 2007: guest worker program & path to citizenship. (Mar 2013)
  • Undocumented workers are an exploited minority. (Feb 2009)
  • 2007: Held firm for Grand Bargain on immigration reform. (Oct 2007)
  • 1965: Immigration Act won't flood America from Third World. (Oct 2007)
  • McCain-Kennedy bill: bipartisan alternative to HR.4437. (Jul 2006)
  • OpEd: Started immigration crisis with Reform Act of 1965. (Jul 2006)
  • 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 NO on eliminating the "Y" nonimmigrant guestworker program. (May 2007)
  • 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)
  • Sponsored comprehensive immigration reform, without amnesty. (May 2005)
  • Pay fair prevailing wage to guest workers. (May 2006)
  • Rated 0% by USBC, indicating an open-border stance. (Dec 2006)
Paul Kirk on Immigration
Former Democratic Senate Appointee (2009): Click here for Paul Kirk on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Brian Macdonald on Immigration
Republican Senate Challenger: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Brian Macdonald on other issues.
  • Deport illegal immigrants and stop illegal immigration. (Feb 2006)
  • Supports legal immigration. (Feb 2006)
Bob Massie on Immigration
Former Democratic Senate Challenger (2011): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Bob Massie on other issues.
  • Support Safe Communities over Trump's abhorrent ICE policies. (Dec 2017)
Ed O`Reilly on Immigration
Democratic Senate Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Ed O`Reilly on other issues.
  • No border fence; encourage immigration. (May 2007)
Jim Ogonowski on Immigration
Republican Senate Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Jim Ogonowski on other issues.
  • Vows to fight illegal immigration. (Jan 2008)
John Olver on Immigration
Democratic Representative (MA-1): Click here for 9 full quotes OR click here for John Olver 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)
  • Allow more visas for STEM college graduates. (Sep 2012)
  • Let illegal alien children attend school. (Mar 2009)
Stephen Pagliuca on Immigration
Former Democratic Primary Senate Challenger (2009): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Stephen Pagliuca on other issues.
  • Create a path to citizenship for undocumented immigrants. (Dec 2009)
Jack Robinson on Immigration
Republican Challenger for Senate (MA): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Jack Robinson on other issues.
  • Voted YES on visas for skilled workers. (May 1998)
  • Voted YES on limit welfare for immigrants. (Jun 1997)
Kevin Scott on Immigration
Republican Challenger, previously Wakefield Selectman: Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Kevin Scott on other issues.
  • Opposes amnesty. (Jan 2006)
  • First and foremost, we need to secure our borders. (Dec 2005)
  • Illegal immigrants pose threat to rule of law itself. (Dec 2005)
  • Amnesty programs reward illegal behavior. (Dec 2005)
  • Volunteer work earns right to remain in country. (Dec 2005)
Bob Underwood on Immigration
Libertarian Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Bob Underwood on other issues.
  • Deport illegal immigrants. (Aug 2008)
Setti Warren on Immigration
Former Democratic Senate Challenger (2011): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Setti Warren on other issues.
  • Support sanctuary cities; oppose summary deportations. (Dec 2017)
  • Local police shouldn't enforce immigration law. (Aug 2017)
  • Make City Hall an immigrant sanctuary to lead sanctuary city. (Mar 2017)
Jake Auchincloss on Immigration
Democrat (District 4): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Jake Auchincloss on other issues.
Mo Cowan on Immigration
Democratic Appointee: Click here for Mo Cowan on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Joe L. Kennedy on Immigration
Libertarian Senate challenger: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Joe L. Kennedy on other issues.
  • Trump Administration must change family separation policy. (Jun 2018)
  • Tolerate illegal aliens as long as they contribute. (Dec 2009)
John Kerry on Immigration
Jr Senator (MA), Democratic nominee for President: Click here for 22 full quotes OR click here for John Kerry on other issues.
  • Committed to increasing number of refugees that we take. (Sep 2015)
  • Temporary workers ok, and earned amnesty ok. (Oct 2004)
  • A guest-worker program alone won’t solve the problem. (Oct 2004)
  • Restore immigrant benefits lost in 1996 welfare reform. (Mar 2004)
  • Expedited citizenship for members of the Armed Forces. (Mar 2004)
  • Earned legalization for immigrants to keep families together. (Feb 2004)
  • Earned legalization for undocumented immigrants. (Jan 2004)
  • Amnesty to anyone here over 5 or 6 years. (Sep 2003)
  • 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 NO 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)
  • 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)
Alan Khazei on Immigration
Democratic Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Alan Khazei on other issues.
  • Immigration critical to our future; ok to earn citizenship. (Nov 2009)
Alan Khazei on Immigration
Democratic (District 4): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Alan Khazei on other issues.
  • Immigration critical to our future; ok to earn citizenship. (Nov 2009)

                                                                                                                                                                               
  

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