State of Alaska Archives: on Immigration
Al Gross:
Protecting DACA recipients a priority
Q: Path to citizenship for DACA recipients, or "DREAMers" brought to the U.S. as children?Al Gross: Yes. Will place a priority on protecting DACA recipients.
Dan Sullivan: Mixed. Supported Trump proposal offering DACA recipients path to citizenship in return for major border wall funding and major cuts in legal immigration.
Source: CampusElect on 2020 Alaska Senate race
Oct 10, 2020
Dan Sullivan:
For DACA citizenship with wall funding & immigration cuts
Q: Path to citizenship for DACA recipients, or "DREAMers" brought to the U.S. as children?Dan Sullivan: Mixed. Supported Trump proposal offering DACA recipients path to citizenship in return for
major border wall funding and major cuts in legal immigration.
Al Gross: Yes. Will place a priority on protecting DACA recipients.
Source: CampusElect on 2020 Alaska Senate race
Oct 10, 2020
Dan Sullivan:
Secure the border, but no pledge against amnesty
Both Dan Sullivan and Mead Treadwell refused to sign a pledge offered by Joe Miller to oppose all efforts at "amnesty" for people here illegally if elected to the US Senate, with Treadwell chastising Miller for sending out a mailer on immigration
featuring menacing Hispanic gang members.Miller, in turn, noted that several of Sullivan's backers, like GOP strategist Karl Rove, favor allowing many of the 11 million immigrants in the country to eventually become citizens. "It's because it's
the truth," Miller said when challenged about the pictures on the flier. "This is real-world stuff."
On immigration, all three candidates bashed the Obama administration for failing to secure the border.
Treadwell said he supported letting some people here illegally stay once they pay a fine and wait for permits behind those who immigrated legally. Sullivan called for more border security.
Source: Associated Press on 2014 Alaska Senate race
Aug 11, 2014
Dan Sullivan:
No way should Obama give "executive amnesty" to illegals
Dan Sullivan says Begich cast a "deciding vote" that proves Begich does support amnesty for illegal immigrants.Last week, the Senate briefly squabbled over immigration legislation, blocking a Republican proposal from coming to a vote. Now, Republicans
are using that as ammunition. In an email to supporters, Sullivan said: "Begich cast the deciding vote in favor of President Obama's authority to issue executive amnesty to illegal aliens." Based on our research, that's not what happened.
Our ruling:
Begich never voted on executive amnesty. In reality, Begich voted "no" on a procedural measure so that an amendment regarding immigration policy did not come up for a vote. It's debatable whether this amendment really addressed "executive amnesty."
We rate this claim False.
[Bottom line]: Begich and Sullivan were asked if they would support the president taking executive action on giving amnesty to illegal immigrants: "No. Congress needs to be a part of it," Begich said. Sullivan said, "No way."
Source: PolitiFact FactCheck on 2014 Alaska Senate debate
Sep 25, 2014
Dan Sullivan:
Reunite kids immigrating to the US with families, back home
On immigration, all three candidates opposed "amnesty" for illegal immigrants. Sullivan endorsed efforts to reunite children migrating to the U.S. with families, "back home." He added, "We are a nation of immigrants, but also a nation of law."
Treadwell said his priority would be to make U.S. borders secure. He supports humanitarian and private volunteer efforts to help immigrants but not the creation of more federal programs. "That doesn't make a lot of sense to me," he said.
Miller said illegal immigration is something that could rip the nation's fabric apart. "People are coming here illegally and if they become citizens they will vote," he said, adding his
concern that most illegal immigrants wind up favoring Democrats. "I believe lawful immigration is great, though," Miller said.
Source: Peninsula Clarion on 2014 Alaska GOP Senate debates
Aug 16, 2014
Joe Miller:
Protect the borders; prevent illegal entry
Question topic: Government should enforce laws designed to protect the border and to prevent illegal entry of persons into the country.
Miller: Strongly Agree
Source: Faith2Action iVoterGuide on 2014 Alaska Senate race
Jul 2, 2014
Joe Miller:
Sign pledge to oppose all efforts at amnesty
Thousands of miles from the U.S-Mexico border, three Republicans vying for their party's nomination for U.S. Senate in Alaska clashed on immigration Sunday night in a televised debate. Both Dan Sullivan and Mead Treadwell refused to sign a pledge offered
by Joe Miller to oppose all efforts at "amnesty" for people here illegally if elected to the US Senate, with Treadwell chastising Miller for sending out a mailer on immigration featuring menacing Hispanic gang members.
Miller, in turn, noted that several of Sullivan's backers, like GOP strategist Karl Rove, favor allowing many of the 11 million immigrants in the country to eventually become citizens. "It's because it's the truth," Miller said when
challenged about the pictures on the flier. "This is real-world stuff."
On immigration, all three candidates bashed the Obama administration for failing to secure the border.
Source: Associated Press on 2014 Alaska Senate race
Aug 11, 2014
Joe Miller:
End Barack Obama's illegal amnesty
The news of Alaska Senator Dan Sullivan's endorsement of Lisa Murkowski's re-election campaign was met with strong condemnation from 2014 rival Joe Miller. "From supporting Planned Parenthood's federally funded abortions, to continuing Barack Obama's
illegal amnesty and funding Obamacare, Lisa Murkowski's loyalty lies with DC cronies and political insiders rather than the people of Alaska. Senator Dan Sullivan's endorsement of Lisa Murkowski is a betrayal of everything Alaska conservatives
hold dear," continued Miller. "Dan told us he was a conservative. He told us he shared our Tea Party values. He told us he was a fighter who would confront the Obama administration. Now he has endorsed one of Barack Obama and Harry
Reid's chief enablers."Joe Miller concluded: "Dan Sullivan needs to be reminded that we have enough talkers in the Senate. All talk, no action won't cut it. Talk is cheap. Sadly, it appears Dan has abandoned Alaska conservatives for the DC Cartel."
Source: 2016 Alaska Senate campaign website JoeMiller.us
Aug 31, 2016
Kelly Tshibaka:
A strong voice in opposition to illegal immigration
I will be a strong voice in opposition to illegal immigration and, as the proud descendant of Americans who fought in virtually every major American conflict from the
Revolutionary War to the Vietnam War, I will be a tireless advocate for our military and our veterans.
Source: The Anchorage Daily News on 2022 Alaska Senate race
Mar 30, 2021
Mark Begich:
Only Congress can grant amnesty, not President
Dan Sullivan says Begich cast a "deciding vote" that proves Begich does support amnesty for illegal immigrants.Last week, the Senate briefly squabbled over immigration legislation, blocking a Republican proposal from coming to a vote. Now, Republicans
are using that as ammunition. In an email to supporters, Sullivan said: "Begich cast the deciding vote in favor of President Obama's authority to issue executive amnesty to illegal aliens." Based on our research, that's not what happened.
Our ruling:
Begich never voted on executive amnesty. In reality, Begich voted "no" on a procedural measure so that an amendment regarding immigration policy did not come up for a vote. It's debatable whether this amendment really addressed "executive amnesty."
We rate this claim False.
[Bottom line]: Begich and Sullivan were asked if they would support the president taking executive action on giving amnesty to illegal immigrants: "No. Congress needs to be a part of it," Begich said. Sullivan said, "No way."
Source: PolitiFact FactCheck on 2014 Alaska Senate debate
Sep 25, 2014
Mary Peltola:
Prioritize Alaskan jobs for Alaskans over immigrants
On the subject of immigration,
Peltola said that illegal immigration is not a major concern in Alaska, but voiced her support for jobs in Alaska being prioritized for Alaska residents over immigrants.
Source: KDLL on 2022 Alaska House incumbent
Jul 19, 2022
Mead Treadwell:
Secure the border, then illegals can stay if they pay fines
Both Dan Sullivan and Mead Treadwell refused to sign a pledge offered by Joe Miller to oppose all efforts at "amnesty" for people here illegally if elected to the US Senate, with Treadwell chastising Miller for sending out a mailer on immigration
featuring menacing Hispanic gang members.Miller, in turn, noted that several of Sullivan's backers, like GOP strategist Karl Rove, favor allowing many of the 11 million immigrants in the country to eventually become citizens. "It's because it's
the truth," Miller said when challenged about the pictures on the flier. "This is real-world stuff."
On immigration, all three candidates bashed the Obama administration for failing to secure the border.
Treadwell said he supported letting some people here illegally stay once they pay a fine and wait for permits behind those who immigrated legally. Sullivan called for more border security.
Source: Associated Press on 2014 Alaska Senate race
Aug 11, 2014
Mike Chenault:
Proposes bill that could mean certain deportation by judges
Judges in Alaska may soon lose the power to help noncitizens stave off an almost-certain deportation--even if that means reducing a prison sentence by as little as 24 hours. House Speaker Mike Chenault, has proposed legislation, HB218, which prohibits
judges from factoring in the possible deportation of a person convicted when deciding the punishment. "The immigration status of a person convicted of a felony should be a neutral factor in sentencing a person," said a senior staff to Chenault.
Source: Daily Herald-Extra on 2018 Alaska Gubernatorial race
Mar 25, 2014
Mike Dunleavy:
Against relaxing immigration laws for refugees
Dunleavy, a State Senator, released his statements in response to the recent terrorist attacks in Paris and Beirut. He wrote, "Obama and others are advocating bypassing our well-established individual immigration standards to resettle individuals from a
very volatile region under the category of "refugee." The U.S. government is not requiring background checks, means of support, or job skills. No state should bear the brunt of this hasty, poorly thought-out reaction to unfortunate world events."
Source: Radio Kenai on 2018 Alaska gubernatorial race
Nov 17, 2015
Sarah Palin:
Address jointly with Canada the border security challenges
Alaska Governor Sarah Palin will welcome more than 30 Canadian officials to Juneau and Anchorage for meetings January 18-19, 2007. "Alaska's new administration needs to start early and energetically with expanding our strong, cooperative relationship wit
Canada," said Governor Palin. "We have many common issues. Our meetings this week will promote continued trade. We'll also have the opportunity to address jointly the border security challenges placed on us by the U.S. and Canadian national governments."
Alaska's exports to Canada are headed for record highs, based on the federal export numbers for the partial year January through November 2006. Alaska's exports to
Canada for that period more than doubled to $441 million compared to the same period in 2005, spurred by $320 million in lead and zinc ore exports.
Source: Alaska Governor's Office: Press release 07-011, "Borders"
Jan 18, 2007
Sarah Palin:
Tightened restrictions on illegal alien's drivers licenses
There has been an ongoing fight in Alaska over drivers' licenses for illegals. A bill banning drivers' licenses for illegals passed the Alaska state senate in 2003 [before Palin was elected governor]: "JUNEAU (AP)--The state Senate approved a bill that
tightens the standards for getting a driver's license by requiring applicants prove they are in the country legally and by placing time limits on licenses for legal aliens."The measure did not pass into law. In any event, Palin's DMV subsequently
tightened the administrative regulations on drivers' licenses, thereby giving rise to a lawsuit by some folks who found the new restrictions inconvenient.
The new restrictions were not, however, enough for at least some members of the legislature, who
tried again recently to enact a ban into the statutory law: "Despite two unsuccessful pushes, [a new bill] addresses the rights of illegal immigrants in Alaska: to require applicants to show proof of residency before they can get a driver's license."
Source: Alaska Governor's Office: coverage by lafrontera.mojo4m.com
Sep 5, 2006
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