Jordan’s Blueprint for Sensible Immigration
By Jeremy Beck
“If you want to know heat in its actuality,” Jordan – a proud Texan – remarked, “chair the bipartisan commission on immigration reform.”
By Jeremy Beck
“If you want to know heat in its actuality,” Jordan – a proud Texan – remarked, “chair the bipartisan commission on immigration reform.”
By Joe Jenkins
More than a million Americans may be victims of identity theft by an illegal worker. That is one of the startling findings from a December 2025 RealClearInvestigations exposé that documented the staggering scale of identity theft connected to illegal employment – and the devastating consequences for the American citizens whose identities are stolen. The investigation, … Continued
By Jeremy Beck
Many more people want to come to a rich country like the United States than an orderly immigration system can allow.
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 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.”
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
By Jeremy Beck
Rep. Ken Calvert has introduced the first “Great Immigration Solution” bill in the House, H.R. 251, the Legal Workforce Act. This bill would fulfill one of the Jordan Commission’s key recommendations by permanently reauthorizing E-Verify and phasing in its mandatory use. Rep. Calvert is a stalwart champion of strengthening interior enforcement. His career in the House spans four decades … Continued
By Jeremy Beck
Barbara Jordan died twenty-eight years ago on this day, January 17th. Her last act of public service to the national community that she loved was to lead the bipartisan U.S. Commission on Immigration Reform. At the time of her death, she was on the cusp of ushering in a new golden age of immigration. Her … Continued