Issue Position: Immigration

Issue Position

Americans are all immigrants in any given family history. But the law is the law, and we should uphold it.

I believe that, as a nation of laws, the integrity of our immigration system is undermined by the flagrant disregard of our laws by those who illegally enter our country.

I believe that the foundation of an effective immigration policy must begin by securing our borders. I support a stronger commitment to the development of a workable and efficient exit system for foreign travelers.

I support an electronic employer verification system that will require the employer to verify legal status prior to hiring.

The State of Arkansas should also work to verify proof of legal presence in the country before the issuance of state identity documents such as driver's licenses. This is an essential requirement to the exploitation of identity documents by illegal aliens but it is also a deterrent to terrorists.

I support every effort to assimilate the new citizens of our state into our language and culture while at the same time trying to gain a better appreciation for their own unique history and culture.

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