Immigration

I support legal immigration. The people that stand in line and come to our great country to become Americans are brave, and bold people that deserve our support.

Allowing illegal immigration is an insult on the law abiding immigrants that are forced to navigate the bureaucratic process.

Illegal immigration is also a threat to our national security and our economy.

A border fence is critical as are additional border patrol agents, National Guard troops with enforcement powers along the border, and the immediate deportation of those apprehended. We must also increase border inspections of vehicles entering the United States.

Sanctuary cities where illegals aliens can reside untouched by the law are a magnet for lawlessness. I will introduce legislation to withhold all Federal funding from these cities, re-establishing that funding only after the community in question promulgates a legal and binding resolution ending the sanctuary status.

Businesses and corporations who hire illegal aliens should receive stiff fines. Tax dollars should not be used to support or reward aliens who violate the law.

We must enforce our federal immigration laws. I support Arizona's attempt to protect its citizens because the current administration is failing them. I will vote to withhold federal funds from sanctuary cities which encourage illegal immigration and reward violators.

John Tierney has never fought to fix illegal immigration and support legal immigrants, I will.