Andy Wells on Immigration

	Andy Wells on Immigration

Secure the border and stop illegal immigration, period

Question: What about our border?

Answer: "We should secure the border and stop illegal immigration. Period."

Source: 2024 North Carolina Governor campaign website AndyWells.com , Nov 3, 2023

Allow those to immigrate who benefit our country

Q: IMMIGRATION: Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?

A: Those that offer a benefit to our country and appreciate the opportunity we offer.

Q: I am in favor of construction of a wall and other necessary infrastructure on our border that gives complete control over entering and exiting the United States.

A: Strongly Agree

Q: State, sheriff and local law enforcement agencies should be required to participate in the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) 287(g) Program to enhance the safety and security of their communities to identify and detain aliens.

A: Strongly Agree

Source: AFA iVoterGuide on 2020 North Carolina Lt. Governor race , Mar 3, 2020

Voted YES on requiring sheriffs to cooperate with ICE

HB370: The case of the Honduran man was the most recent of several that prompted North Carolina's Republican-controlled state Legislature to pass a bill requiring local sheriffs to honor ICE detainers. Cooper vetoed the bill last week. State law enforcement officials opposed Cooper's veto, as did President Donald Trump. Cooper said the legislation, House Bill 370, would drain resources from local law enforcement.

Governor's Veto Message: This legislation is using fear to divide North Carolina. Current law allows the state to jail and prosecute dangerous criminals regardless of immigration status. This bill, in addition to being unconstitutional, weakens law enforcement in North Carolina by mandating sheriffs to do the job of federal agents.

Legislative Outcome:Passed Senate 25-18-7 on June 24; State Sen. Andy Wells voted YES; passed House, 62-53-5 on Aug. 20; vetoed by Gov. Cooper on Aug 21.

Source: The Daily Signal on North Carolina voting record H370 , Apr 24, 2017

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