By Roy Beck
257 of the 268 Representatives and Senators who voted YES last week for the massive funding to clean up the open-borders mess of the last four years have done little or nothing to advance 6 other bills that are essential GREAT SOLUTIONS to major immigration problems that remain.
Here in the United States, our population has grown by more than 90 million people since the first World Population Day, from 250 million to 342 million. This growth has been driven primarily by immigration, which reached record levels under the Biden administration and continues at historically high levels today.
“Immigration needs to move from an issue that progressives avoid to one that they seek to own,” says Claire Ainsley of Britain’s Labour Party,. “If handled well, it can be a catalyst for putting national community and citizenship at the center of a new progressive politics. There is an even bigger prize to win than beating back the populist right. It is the chance to emerge from the failures of modern globalism and forge strong, self-confident and socially cohesive nations.”
By Chris Pierce
It does not take a degree in economics to understand that when illegal aliens are removed from the payroll, companies have no choice but to look to the local, legal workforce to fill those positions. In a time when too many Americans are still struggling to find stable employment, ensuring that job openings go to those lawfully present in the country is the right and just course of action; restoring fair competition and increasing the value of lawful labor in the job market.
By Jeremy Beck
To earn a 100%, a member of Congress must go beyond voting the right way when bills come to the floor; they must be proactive throughout the legislative process and co-sponsor bills in all six of our Great Immigration Solutions categories.
By Eric Ruark
by Henry Barbaro There are countless pundits and politicians who proclaim that America’s population must grow, grow, grow. Otherwise, our economy will crash (e.g., not enough workers), and there won’t be enough people to support the elderly (e.g., pay into Social Security), join the military, pay taxes, or to keep housing values from falling. Census … Continued
By Jeremy Beck
Gov. Ayotte signed into law two immigration bills that NumbersUSA advocates have been pressuring state legislators to pass. One measure ensures that any state, county, or local law enforcement agency may enter into a 287(g) agreement with ICE if it so chooses. The second bill prohibits state and local entities and law enforcement agencies from participating in any sanctuary policies that limit cooperation with federal immigration authorities.
By Jeremy Beck
President Trump’s NumbersUSA-endorsed pick to lead U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) told the Senate Judiciary Committee this week that he would like to “remove the ability for employment authorisations for F-1 students beyond the time they are in school.” Specifically, Edlow called the Optional Practical Training program (OPT) a “misapplication of the law”. Ending … Continued
By Jeremy Beck
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has a new campaign with a message to business owners: “You know you’re not supposed to hire illegal aliens. We’re enforcing the law across the board — all businesses in all industries.”
