IMMIGRATION
Control the borders
Follow the law
Respect human dignity
Immigration policy must observe the law, and the human dignity of both legal and illegal immigrants.
The borders must be fully controlled.
Only good candidates for citizenship should be allowed immigration into the United States.
Full application of the naturalization process should be used for all applicants including a demonstration of an understanding of and dedication to the Constitution.
I was recently asked on FB about the Syrian refugee issue. My response as follows:
Thanks for the relevant question. Congress has a constitutional responsibility under Article I section 8 to "establish an uniform rule of Naturalization." Congress should not abdicate or relinquish this responsibility to the Executive Branch. Immigration policy must have the safety and sovereignty of the U.S. as a top priority. If a potential immigrant has a philosophy , political position or association, or a religion that prevents them from an attachment to and allegiance to the Constitution, then that person is a poor candidate for citizenship and should be considered inelligible for legal immigration to the U.S. If Syrians need humanitaian aid for resettlement, it should be done in a country that has a compatible culture and political system. Thanks for the good question!
I was recently asked the following questions on a survey.
2 Moderator: What is your position on immigration reform?
Bryan Barrilleaux: Immigration policy is the responsibility of the Congress, not the President. The borders must be controlled. The laws must be followed. Human dignity should be respected. Immigration is good for the U.S. if it is lawful and if the new arrivals are good candidates for citizenship. Illegal immigrants currently in the country must leave this country to apply for citizenship and if qualified they may be allowed to participate in the Naturalization process. They should participate in the same Naturalization process that all other legal immigrants participate in. Applicants who fail the process are not allowed admission into the country. To process the vast number of illegal immigrants now in the U.S., Ellis Island style facilities could be established at the border and also in places that are technically outside of the U.S. such as embassies, or Indian Reservations. Applications could be staggered by the month of birth of the head of the household over a 1 - 2 year period. After this application period any illegal that remains in the U.S. must be detained and deported. Strict prosecution of employers who hire illegal immigrants will deter incentive for remaining or returning. Illegal immigrants are often exploited in a black market for cheap labor. Human dignity of these people should be respected at all times. Regarding Muslim immigration, it is appropriate to ask if the devout practice of Islam is incompatible with a devotion to the Constitution and whether a devoutly practicing Muslim can, in good faith, take an oath of citizenship that expresses an attachment to the Constitution. If not, then they are ineligible for citizenship and a poor candidate for immigration.
3 Moderator: Do you support any form of amnesty or legalization for the millions of illegal immigrants in the country? Elaborate.
Bryan Barrilleaux: No amnesty should be given. "Legalization", if earned, should be conducted as described in question #2
The borders must be fully controlled.
Only good candidates for citizenship should be allowed immigration into the United States.
Full application of the naturalization process should be used for all applicants including a demonstration of an understanding of and dedication to the Constitution.
I was recently asked on FB about the Syrian refugee issue. My response as follows:
Thanks for the relevant question. Congress has a constitutional responsibility under Article I section 8 to "establish an uniform rule of Naturalization." Congress should not abdicate or relinquish this responsibility to the Executive Branch. Immigration policy must have the safety and sovereignty of the U.S. as a top priority. If a potential immigrant has a philosophy , political position or association, or a religion that prevents them from an attachment to and allegiance to the Constitution, then that person is a poor candidate for citizenship and should be considered inelligible for legal immigration to the U.S. If Syrians need humanitaian aid for resettlement, it should be done in a country that has a compatible culture and political system. Thanks for the good question!
I was recently asked the following questions on a survey.
2 Moderator: What is your position on immigration reform?
Bryan Barrilleaux: Immigration policy is the responsibility of the Congress, not the President. The borders must be controlled. The laws must be followed. Human dignity should be respected. Immigration is good for the U.S. if it is lawful and if the new arrivals are good candidates for citizenship. Illegal immigrants currently in the country must leave this country to apply for citizenship and if qualified they may be allowed to participate in the Naturalization process. They should participate in the same Naturalization process that all other legal immigrants participate in. Applicants who fail the process are not allowed admission into the country. To process the vast number of illegal immigrants now in the U.S., Ellis Island style facilities could be established at the border and also in places that are technically outside of the U.S. such as embassies, or Indian Reservations. Applications could be staggered by the month of birth of the head of the household over a 1 - 2 year period. After this application period any illegal that remains in the U.S. must be detained and deported. Strict prosecution of employers who hire illegal immigrants will deter incentive for remaining or returning. Illegal immigrants are often exploited in a black market for cheap labor. Human dignity of these people should be respected at all times. Regarding Muslim immigration, it is appropriate to ask if the devout practice of Islam is incompatible with a devotion to the Constitution and whether a devoutly practicing Muslim can, in good faith, take an oath of citizenship that expresses an attachment to the Constitution. If not, then they are ineligible for citizenship and a poor candidate for immigration.
3 Moderator: Do you support any form of amnesty or legalization for the millions of illegal immigrants in the country? Elaborate.
Bryan Barrilleaux: No amnesty should be given. "Legalization", if earned, should be conducted as described in question #2