Immigration

October 18, 2024

A sweeping bipartisan border bill failed to pass the U.S. Senate earlier this year. The bill would have added tougher standards to qualify for asylum, allow for partial shutdowns at the border, and open new avenues for legal immigration. In the interest of border security, would you like to see that bill revived? Why or why not?

  • This report details the estimated number of undocumented immigrants in the US, the number of legal immigrants a year, and the foreign-born population. (USA Facts)
  • Included in this link is the current process for undocumented immigrants to become a U.S. Citizen. (U.S. Department of Homeland Security)
  • Here is the bipartisan border protection bill that failed to gain approval in Congress. (Congress.gov)
  • This story details the new asylum requirements put in place by the Biden administration this year. (PBS)
  • This story covers Senator Baldwin’s support for the border security bill. (WXOW)
  • Here is Eric Hovde’s platform stance on border security and immigration. (EricHovde.com)