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Holding the Line: Why Workplace Immigration Enforcement is Always a Win for American Workers

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. 

Victory in New Hampshire! Backsliding in Texas

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.

E-Verify: the ultimate force multiplier

By Jeremy Beck

In his article for UnHeard, “The progressive case for Trump’s deportations,” Juan David Rojas says Democrats should follow the advice of the late Democratic icon Barbara Jordan, who said “For the [immigration] system to be credible, people actually have to be deported at the end of the process”.  But Rojas also offers another approach that is necessary … Continued

287(g) – a force multiplier

By Jeremy Beck

The 287(g) program allows state and local police to identify illegal aliens during the course of their daily duties. 287(g) gets its name from Section 287(g) of the Immigration and Nationality Act that designates that authority. Congress added Section 287(g) as part of the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act in 1996. The program was mostly unused until … Continued

States pull back their welcome mats for illegal migrants

By Henry Barbaro

The federal and state governments have taken a short-sighted (albeit well-intentioned) approach to illegal immigration.  Incentivized by America’s “open-border” policies, millions of migrants have descended upon communities throughout our nation.  But it didn’t take long for emergency shelters, social services, schools, and taxpayers to become overwhelmed.  With no real options left, more and more state … Continued

Texas needs E-Verify to curb illegal immigration; protect habitat

By Jeremy Beck

The following are excerpts from Leon Kolankiewicz’s oped, “Texas needn’t choose between protecting the environment and securing the border,” in the Austin American-Statesman, July 9, 2024:

Mingling with the Activists during my Boston Media Blitz

By Andre Barnes

My trip to Boston was amazing! I gave two presentations, had an OP-ED published, and completed a radio show. I was out in Boston with the movers and shakers, who are pushing back against the open border narratives. I also had an opportunity to meet with a few community members and let them know more … Continued

Schools overwhelmed by border crisis

By Jeremy Beck

The huge spike in inadmissible children entering the U.S. unaccompanied (UC) or as part of a family unit (FMUA) is overwhelming school systems in receiving communities.

Creating Alliances with Radical Community Builders

By Andre Barnes

My role as HBCU Engagement Director can be very schizophrenic because essentially I have two roles. I am the educator who goes to Historically Black Colleges and Universities and community groups to give presentations about immigration. I am also the agitator who will work with grassroots organizations to conduct polling, organize twitter spaces, and rally … Continued