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(Note: In a probably vain attempt to bring intellect and thought to the election process, I will be posting side-by-side comparisons of the Republican and Democrat positions on critical subjects in the upcoming election. The words posted are directly from the campaigns (though some portions have been removed for brevity.)
REPUBLICAN
The three core principles of Donald J. Trump's immigration plan
1. A nation without borders is not a nation. There must be a wall across the southern border.
2. A nation without laws is not a nation. Laws passed in accordance with our Constitutional system of government must be enforced.
3. A nation that does not serve its own citizens is not a nation. Any immigration plan must improve jobs, wages and security for all Americans.
Make Mexico Pay For The Wall
Defend The Laws And Constitution Of The United States
Triple the number of ICE officers.
Nationwide e-verify.
Mandatory return of all criminal aliens.
Detention—not catch-and-release.
Defund sanctuary cities.
Enhanced penalties for overstaying a visa.
Cooperate with local gang task forces.
End birthright citizenship.
Increase prevailing wage for H-1Bs.
Requirement to hire American workers first.
End welfare abuse.
Jobs program for inner city youth.
Refugee program for American children.
Immigration moderation.
Immigration Reform
DEMOCRAT
Introduce comprehensive immigration reform by:
REPUBLICAN
The three core principles of Donald J. Trump's immigration plan
1. A nation without borders is not a nation. There must be a wall across the southern border.
2. A nation without laws is not a nation. Laws passed in accordance with our Constitutional system of government must be enforced.
3. A nation that does not serve its own citizens is not a nation. Any immigration plan must improve jobs, wages and security for all Americans.
Make Mexico Pay For The Wall
Defend The Laws And Constitution Of The United States
Triple the number of ICE officers.
Nationwide e-verify.
Mandatory return of all criminal aliens.
Detention—not catch-and-release.
Defund sanctuary cities.
Enhanced penalties for overstaying a visa.
Cooperate with local gang task forces.
End birthright citizenship.
Increase prevailing wage for H-1Bs.
Requirement to hire American workers first.
End welfare abuse.
Jobs program for inner city youth.
Refugee program for American children.
Immigration moderation.
Immigration Reform
DEMOCRAT
Introduce comprehensive immigration reform by:
- End the three- and 10-year bars.
- Defend President Obama’s executive actions—known as DACA and DAPA—against partisan attacks.
- Do everything possible under the law to protect families.
- Enforce immigration laws humanely.
- End family detention and close private immigration detention centers.
- Expand access to affordable health care to all families.
- Promote naturalization.
- Support immigrant integration.