Effects of immigration

“His pledge is simple: to make Maryland a place where families can afford to live with dignity, where seniors can count on their Social Security and Medicare, and where newcomers - like his family once was - are welcomed, not feared.”

“Peggy’s view on immigration is grounded in her Catholic faith and the belief that one should welcome the stranger, especially those seeking harbor from religious or political persecution. Our country was built by immigrants, and the foundation of our rule of law is due process.”

“Our current immigration system is broken and for far too long Washington hasn’t been able to fix it. We must have a strong and secure border, but Peggy is clear that a strong border should not keep us from welcoming new people to the United States. Peggy believes that immigrants are not only vital to the success of Minnesota’s economy, they are part of what makes Minnesota strong and a desirable place to live, work, and raise a family.”

“As the daughter of immigrants, I believe fundamentally in the American Dream and in providing opportunities for those who want to work hard and contribute to our society to build a life here in the U.S.”

“As the grandson of immigrants who fled pogroms in Eastern Europe, Scott believes every person – regardless of where they were born – deserves to live with safety and dignity. Many seek refuge in our country because of the promise America holds, and we need to ensure our country remains a place where people can seek a new and better life. Immigrants make our country better and stronger. They aren’t the problem; they’re part of the solution.”

“It’s time for an immigration policy that recognizes the dignity of all people and the importance of immigrants to our nation’s future.”

“And that starts with recognizing that immigration is, and has always been, a source of vitality, strength, and economic growth in America.”

“Go back on offense to push for the comprehensive immigration reform that Americans know we need: secure borders, fair and timely asylum processing, citizenship for DACA recipients, legal pathways that encourage more legal immigration, and enforcement that respects the due process of law and basic human dignity. Immigration is a source of strength, vitality, renewal, and growth, and Democrats shouldn’t be afraid to say that.”

“Immigration is a cornerstone of our national identity. The men and women who leave everything behind to seek a better life here in America embody the spirit of courage and resilience that our founders once had. But instead of honoring that, politicians have used them as pawns and scapegoats to distract from their policies that have failed everyday people. Masked agents kidnapping innocent people off the streets and disappearing them into ICE facilities does not make us safer or protect American jobs. We need to hold the politicians who peddle these lies accountable and put an end to these ICE raids. It’s time to abolish ICE and to build an immigration system grounded in dignity and justice by creating accessible pathways to citizenship, ending inhumane detention practices, and rejecting cruel political stunts that dehumanize families. We are greater because of immigrants, not in spite of them.”

“Immigrants are not a problem to be managed; they are part of the American story. Utah is stronger because of immigrants who build businesses, serve in our communities, and enrich our culture. I believe in an immigration system rooted in dignity, fairness, and opportunity; not fear, cruelty, or political scapegoating.”

“Immigrants pay taxes, enrich our communities, and help our economy. It’s not immigrants who hurt U.S. workers — it’s the two-tier labor system that depresses wages for everybody. This is a form of divide and conquer by the corporations. I support a path to citizenship for undocumented immigrants, in order to level the playing field for all workers in the United States, and raise wages for everybody.”

“A stronger, more efficient legal immigration system isn't at odds with border security, it strengthens our economy and makes the whole process work the way it's supposed to.”

“People don’t come here because they want to take away from America, they come here because they want to build in America – that is what America has always been about.”

“CA-34 is home to one of the largest immigrant populations in the country — and our district's strength is rooted in the diversity, resilience, and contributions of immigrant families.”

“Immigrants aren't deciding whether you can afford health care, gas or groceries, and immigrants sure as hell aren't the reason that working people have been getting screwed in this country my whole damn life”

“Immigration is not a zero-sum game. It is central to who we are as a nation.”

“As the son of immigrants from Taiwan, Dr. Pan believes immigrants are vital to growing the American economy and contribute to America’s world leadership in innovation.”

“As the great-grandson of immigrants, Chris understands that legal immigration helps make our nation stronger. Immigrants enrich our communities, grow our economy, and are vital to the future of this country.”

“Missouri’s strength comes from our people, including immigrants who contribute to our communities and economy. We need a fair and commonsense immigration system that reflects our values and fixes what is broken while keeping our borders secure.”